Caliber supports a broad range of sealing applications across elastomers, plastics, PTFE, fiber, foam, sponge and specialty materials selected around media, temperature, environment and performance requirements.
The right material depends on the operating environment. Caliber helps match performance requirements with practical manufacturing and supply options.
A versatile elastomer commonly selected for water, weathering, ozone and many outdoor or industrial environments.
A widely used elastomer for oil, fuel and general industrial sealing applications.
Selected for temperature flexibility, cleanability and applications requiring a broad service-temperature range.
High-performance fluoroelastomer materials for demanding chemical, fuel and elevated-temperature environments.
General-purpose elastomer with a balanced combination of weather, oil and mechanical properties.
A chemically resistant fluoropolymer used where low friction, broad chemical compatibility or temperature capability is required.
Engineering plastics can be converted or machined into wear parts, spacers, insulators, seals and production components.
Compressed fiber and specialty gasket sheet materials for flange, equipment and industrial sealing applications.
Compressible materials used for cushioning, environmental sealing, vibration control and gap filling.
A specialty elastomer combining silicone temperature flexibility with improved resistance to fuels, oils and hydrocarbon-based fluids.
Reinforced materials combining elastomer performance with fabric strength for flexible sealing, diaphragm and protective applications.
Metal and metal-integrated components for sealing, fluid transfer and demanding industrial applications.
When a standard compound does not fully meet the requirement, Caliber can help identify, develop or source custom formulations tailored to the performance demands of the application.
Material properties can be targeted around temperature, chemical exposure, hardness, compression, environmental resistance, regulatory requirements and other application-specific needs.
Develop material characteristics around the operating conditions and functional requirements of the part.
Work with qualified compounding and manufacturing resources to identify or develop specialized elastomer solutions.
Evaluate candidate materials against customer drawings, material specifications and performance requirements.
Once a suitable formulation is established, support repeat production and ongoing supply requirements.
Material selection is driven by the full application—not one property in isolation. We look at the conditions that affect sealing life, manufacturability and supply continuity.
Consider oils, fuels, water, cleaners, process fluids and other substances contacting the part.
Evaluate continuous and intermittent temperature ranges as well as thermal cycling.
Consider sealing force, compression set, resilience and the geometry of the joint.
Account for UV, ozone, weather, abrasion, pressure, vacuum and other service conditions.
Where required, material selection can be aligned with customer, food, sanitary or other applicable requirements.
Material form, thickness and tolerances must support the intended die-cutting, fabrication or molding process.
Identify media, temperatures, movement, pressure and environmental exposure.
Screen material options based on compatibility, performance and availability.
Match thickness, hardness, reinforcement and other properties to the drawing or application.
Convert, source and maintain material or finished-part supply for ongoing requirements.
If you know the operating conditions but not the exact material, Caliber can help narrow the practical options for your sealing or converted component.
Send us the operating requirements and let Caliber help identify a practical material and manufacturing solution.
