The military relies on equipment that performs flawlessly in the most demanding environments. Minor Rubber has supplied the Department of Defense and defense contractors with molded, extruded, and fabricated rubber parts for over 100 years, built to enhance reliability and protect sensitive systems under extreme conditions. Explore our full range of products and the industries we serve to find solutions tailored to your project.
Military Standard MS35489 Grommets
Our Military Standard MS35489 grommets provide essential protection for wiring, tubing, and control cables, supporting electrical insulation, vibration reduction, noise control, and sealing. These grommets are manufactured to meet precise military requirements and are available in two materials:
- Nitrile (Composition A), resistant to oils, ozone, and ultraviolet exposure
- Silicone (Composition B), built for extreme high and low temperatures, ozone, and ultraviolet exposure
We produce over 190 sizes and styles, including a range of inside and outside diameters, groove widths, and thicknesses to meet diverse military specifications.
Rubber Products for Defense Equipment
Defense equipment requires durable, resilient components that can withstand harsh environments, including snow, rain, sand, mud, and ice. We develop specialty military rubber solutions for a wide range of equipment, including:
- Bumpers and appliance feet
- Vibration isolation mounts
- Extruded profiles and custom seals
- Mil-Spec grommets and custom shapes
Custom Rubber Manufacturing 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 part and its environment
- Selecting the ideal rubber compound for performance and longevity
- Determining optimal bonding solutions for rubber-to-metal assemblies
We use in-house tooling and precision fabrication to produce custom parts through:
- 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 long history of supplying the Department of Defense and defense contractors, 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.
Request a Quote for Military Rubber Parts
Our team is ready to help with your next military or defense rubber part request. Reach out with your specifications, drawings, or samples, and we will follow up with pricing and lead time for your project.
FAQs
Does Minor Rubber supply parts directly to the Department of Defense and defense contractors?
Yes. We work directly with defense contractors and government agencies and can accommodate standard purchase order and invoicing requirements for military contracts.
Can Minor Rubber match a Mil-Spec grommet to an obsolete or hard-to-find part?
Yes. We can reproduce a part from an engineering drawing or a physical sample, which is common for defense equipment where the original manufacturer no longer stocks the part.
What certifications does Minor Rubber carry for military contracts?
We are ISO 9001:2015 certified, and we can supply material certifications and traceability documentation to support your compliance requirements.