The military relies on equipment that performs flawlessly in the most demanding environments. Minor Rubber delivers high-quality, military-grade rubber parts designed to enhance reliability, protect sensitive systems, and improve the performance of defense equipment under extreme conditions. Explore our full range of products and discover the industries we serve to find solutions tailored to your specific applications.
As a trusted American manufacturer, we specialize in the production of molded, extruded, and fabricated military rubber components. With over 100 years of experience supplying rubber solutions for military applications, we are committed to delivering products that meet exacting standards on time and within budget. Learn more about our custom capabilities to see how we can support your defense projects.
Military Standard MS35489 Grommets
Our Military Standard MS35489 grommets provide essential protection for wiring, tubing, and control cables, supporting functions like electrical insulation, vibration reduction, noise control, and sealing.
These grommets are manufactured to meet precise military requirements and are available in multiple materials:
- Nitrile (Composition A) – Resistant to oils, ozone, and UV exposure
- Silicone (Composition B) – Performs under extreme high and low temperatures, ozone, and UV
Minor Rubber produces over 190 sizes and styles, including a range of inside and outside diameters, groove widths, and thicknesses to meet diverse military specifications.
Versatile Rubber Products for Defense Applications
Defense equipment requires durable, resilient components that can withstand harsh environments, including snow, rain, sand, mud, and ice. Minor Rubber develops specialty military rubber solutions for a wide range of applications, including:
- Bumpers and appliance feet
- Vibration isolation mounts
- Extruded profiles and custom seals
- Mil-Spec grommets and custom shapes
Custom Rubber Solutions for Military Equipment
While off-the-shelf products serve some needs, many defense applications require custom, military-grade rubber parts with precise tolerances to protect instruments, absorb impact, or maintain fluid containment.
Our custom process includes:
- Consulting to understand the product and its environment
- Selecting the ideal rubber compound for performance and longevity
- Determining optimal bonding solutions for rubber-to-metal assemblies
We leverage in-house tooling and precision fabrication to produce custom parts via:
- Compression, transfer, and injection molding
- Latex dip molding
- Profile, tubing, washer, and gasket extrusion
- Fabrication of complex shapes with holes, notches, cut-outs, or long lengths on reels
Why Choose Minor Rubber for Defense Applications?
Founded in 1914, Minor Rubber has a rich history of delivering innovative military rubber solutions, from World War II to the present day. Our focus on quality, efficiency, and personalized service ensures reliable, high-performance components for your most critical defense applications.
Contact Minor Rubber today to discuss your project or request a quote for military-grade rubber parts and custom defense industry rubber solutions.