Clean Seal, Inc. is a manufacturer and distributor of extruded rubber and plastic products located in South Bend, Indiana that has been in business for over 35 years. They produce a wide range of stock and custom extruded profiles and molded parts for various industries. Clean Seal prides itself on its technical expertise, large inventory, fast shipping, and ISO certification. They can assist customers with product development and source competitive solutions.
2. Founded in 1978
Manufacturer/Distributor of high quality extruded
rubber & plastic seals, springs, automotive hose,
molded products, expanded foams, and trim
moldings
8. Markets served by Clean Seal®, Inc.
We serve hundreds of industries worldwide
9. Transportation- RV, Truck, Trailer, Ambulance,
Transit, Rail
Energy
POP
Windows/Doors
Marine
Construction
Agricultural
Appliance
Military
Industrial and many more
10. Clean Seal is the innovator and problem solver for our
customer’s needs.
Our technical expertise sets us apart from the
competition.
We can work with your engineers to create custom
dies.
Clean Seal can ship stock items in 3-4 days.
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12. Cross Section Considerations
• Even wall thickness
• Avoid large wall
thickness variations
• Avoid extremely thin
areas
• Minimum wall thickness
guideline - .020”
• Avoid sharp corners
13. Product Types/Industries
Automotive Trailer skirts
Medical carts and beds Shelving manufacturers
FRP manufacturers Window film and film systems
Outdoor furniture Poultry houses
Office furniture Drawer slide manufacturers
Window and door Bus seating
RV manufacturers Cable manufacturers
POP Roll-up door trailer manufacturers
Injection molders Door Sweeps
Under-hood Automotive air-baffles
PVC garage door seals
Swing-door Trailer Seals
20. Material Selection Checklist
Date ____________ Customer ___________________ Project
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Describe the function of the part;
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_________________________________________________________Lbs/Yr:__
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Similar Products on the Market-
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Wall section -
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Rigid?_________ Flexible?_________
Considerations (Relate to common plastic products if unable to quantify)
1. LOADS
1.1. Type ____________________
1.2. Magnitude ____________________
1.3. Duration ____________________
1.4. Frequency ____________________
1.5. Impact ____________________ (Single Impact or
Repeated Impact)
1.6. Fatigue ____________________
1.7. Wear ____________________
2. ENVIRONMENT
2.1. Temperature ____________________
2.2. Chemicals ____________________
2.3. Humidity ____________________
2.4. Cleaning Agents ____________________
2.5. Lubricants ____________________
2.6. UV Light ____________________
2.7. Duration ____________________
3. ELECTRICAL
3.1. Voltage ____________________
3.2. Conductivity ____________________
3.3. Insulating ____________________
3.4. EMI/RFI ____________________
4. SPECIAL
4.1. Transparency ____________________
4.2. Paintability ____________________
4.3. Plateability ____________________
4.4. Color ____________________ (pre-colored, natural,
salt and pepper)
4.5. Surface Finish ____________________
4.6. Other Appearance ___________________
4.7. Flammability ____________________(RoHS compliant,
halogens, brominated?)
4.8. UL or C.S.A. ____________________
4.9. FDA ____________________
4.10. NSF ____________________
4.11. Other Agency ____________________
4.12. Cost ____________________
4.13. Tolerances ____________________
4.14. Assembly ____________________
4.15. Sterilization ____________________
4.16. Filler/Reinforcement & % ______________
The properties need to be ranked in order of importance because the selection process
will involve trade-offs of properties and price or within properties. We must know
what criteria must be held at all costs.
Material & Application Consideration…
21. • Compression fit
• Friction/gravity
• Adhesive
• HATS tape
• PSA tape
• Glued in place in field
• Mechanical
• Push-in dart
• Slide-in
• Clip-on
• Clipped, Nailed, Screwed in place
Fit: Methods of Attachment
23. Broad category for all thermoplastic elastomers
Measured in durometer or softness (35-90 A)
Four (4) main subcategories
› Vinyl (flexible PVC)
Lowest cost
Poor compression set and cold temp performance
Good UV and chemical resistance
› Olefin based (TPO & TPV)
Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO)
Blend of polypropylene & un-crosslinked EPDM
Thermoplastic Vulcanizate (TPV)
Blend of polypropylene and crosslinked EPDM
Improved heat resistance and compression set
Commonly trade names such as Santoprene or
Sarlink
› Styrenic based (SBS & SEBS)
SEBS has higher heat resistance, better mechanical, &
chemical resistance
Common trade names such as Monprene or Tekron
24. Characteristics:
› Diverse offering
› Low density, high density, medium density,
linear low density
› Chemical resistance (better than PP)
› Toughness at low temperatures (better than
PP)
› Good wear resistance
Common uses
› Bottles
› Packaging film
› Garbage cans
› Medical tubing
› Drinking straws
25. Characteristics
› Rubber modified styrene
› Rigid
› Transparent
› Tough
› Resistant to grease
› Resistant to food stains
Common Uses
› Mixing bowls
› Refrigerator parts
› Food storage containers
› Toothbrushes
› Cosmetic cases
26. GPPS – General Purpose Polystyrene
› Brittle
› Poor chemical resistance
› Process friendly
HIPS – High Impact Polystyrene
› Tougher opaque option to GPPS
ABS – Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
› Tougher yet w/ added heat resistance vs HIPS
Common Uses
› Retail sign boards
› Plasticware
› Office machinery
› Automotive dashboards
27. Characteristics:
› Homopolymer and copolymer – each offer
advantages
› Chemical resistance
› Fatigue resistance
› Poor scratch resistance
› Poor UV resistance
› Contact clarity
› Better heat resistance vs PE
Common uses
› Plastic boxes and trays
› Outdoor furniture and trim
› Consumer goods
› Tubing
28. Characteristics:
› Flame retardant
› UV resistant
› Good chemical resistance
› Tough
› Available in clear and opaque
Common uses
› Windows
› Point of Purchase / Retail
› Cable jacketing
› Piping
29. PSA (Pressure Sensitive Adhesive)
• Rubber Based PSA
• Great initial tack
• Used as an installation aid
• Used in static applications
• Acrylic PSA
• Moderate initial tack
• Meant for long term use
• Used in dynamic applications
HATS (Heat Activated Tape System)
• Aggressive 3M Acrylic Adhesive
• Used in Automotive applications
• Heat activated done by manufacturer
Tape Selection
30. • High quality products at a competitive price
• Technical support on materials, design, application, etc.
• Stocking programs to minimize your inventory investment
and product lead-times (in stock vs. 8 to 12 weeks
customs
• Medium size business that is small enough to be flexible
and large enough to support big business
31. • All factories are ISO certified
• We can assist in product development with in-depth tooling to
meet your specifications
• Our Product Development team works closely with you to
determine concept feasibility and take development from
concept to launch
• Inspection Processes
33. Clean Seal®, Inc. exhibits at many trade shows
throughout the year so that we can continuously support
our customers attending these shows. You can visit us at
these or any of the shows listed on our website.
• Pacific Design and Manufacturing Show
• SEMA
• CON-EXPO
• NTEA - The Work Truck Show
• The International Work Boat Show
34. Pink Heals "Cares Enough To Wear Pink“ is a great organization
supporting women fighting cancer.
35. “Small opportunities are often the beginning of
great enterprises”
We look forward to working together to provide
solutions for your projects!
36. Please contact us at :
Clean Seal, Inc.
20900 W. Ireland Road
South Bend, In. 46680
1-800-366-3682
1-574-299-1888
Visit our website @: www.cleanseal.com
