Bumpers are used to protect surfaces against damage from impact and abrasions. They are produced as rubber profiles in standard and custom sizes. Depending on the application, they may be called truck bumpers, appliance bumpers, impact bumpers, or dock bumpers.
Vip Rubber & Plastic is a leading manufacturer of bumpers and other rubber extrusions for demanding applications. Founded in 1961, we are one of the largest manufacturers of custom rubber products in the United States of America. We invite you to learn more and to contact us for the bumper that you need.
Bumper Specifications
Bumpers are available in a range of sizes and are made from a variety of rubber compounds. Vip Rubber & Plastic can manufacture bumpers in the sizes that you need and in the elastomers you require. Bumper rubber differs in terms of durometer and properties.
Dimensional specifications for bumpers include:
- Profile shape
- Length
- Width
- Diameter
Bumper Applications
Vip Rubber & Plastic provides extruded rubber bumper for these and other applications:
- Agriculture
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Energy
- Mass Transit
- Medical
- Military and Defense
Bumpers from Vip Rubber & Plastic are used in custom applications, too. Our experienced staff understands the industries we serve and their application requirements. We can recommend the profile design and material type that’s best suited for your application or intended use.
How to Select Bumpers
The key to a high-performing, long-lasting extruded rubber bumper is finding the right compound for your application. This requires the consideration of many factors, including:
- Industry specification
- Design requirements
- Operating environment
- Service temperatures
- Chemical or ultraviolet light resistance
- Installation technique
VIP Rubber & Plastic can help you to choose the right bumper for your application. Our combination of innovative design capabilities, innovative materials, and highly trained technical makes us the extruded rubber bumper provider that more manufacturers trust.
Bumper Materials
VIP Rubber & Plastic offers bumper in the following materials
- Butyl
- Ecoprene
- EPDM
- Fluorosilicone
- FKM/Viton®
- Natural Rubber
- Neoprene
- Nitrile
- Polyisoprene
- Silicone
- SBR/Buna
Vip Rubber & Plastic also offers custom compounding, including the production of unique colors. Custom rubber compounds for bumper provide an application-specific appearance, performance, or feel that standard compounds can’t otherwise meet. Vip Rubber & Plastic provides spec materials, too.
Extruded Rubber Profiles and Bumper Fabrication
At Vip Rubber & Plastic, customer satisfaction is our utmost priority. We work closely with you to ensure that every bumper meets your application requirements, part specifications, and quality standards. Our team will deliver your order on time and installation-ready at a competitive price.
Extruded rubber parts from Vip Rubber & Plastic can be hot or cold bonded, spliced, and connected using pressure-sensitive adhesive, as well as color-matched. We can also create custom packaging and ship custom rubber products in almost any way you need.
Are you looking for the right bumper for your application? Request a quote or find your support team.