It is a fact of life that machinery and equipment, once pressed into service, begins to wear. As equipment ages, wear takes its toll and, inevitably, worn parts must be replaced. In addition to replacement parts, equipment users often need to create a custom part to improve performance: an example would be adding a custom-designed rubber skirt to a machine in order to prevent damage, check the entry of dirt and debris, or shield workers from dangerous pinch points or other hazards. In this blog, we highlight the replacement and custom parts for machinery and equipment that CRG can supply.
The industrial machinery market often requires equipment-specific seals, pads, vibration isolators, skirting or dust covers that are not readily available. CRG's extensive experience in developing solutions using rubber, plastics or other materials is proven and well known. Once we understand the application issues at hand, we assist our customers by developing and fabricating cost-effective, creative solutions.
It is not uncommon to find older machines and equipment still in use within many facilities. For such equipment, it may be difficult to find a replacement part, or have a part designed that will improve the operation and performance of the machine. In these cases, CRG can reverse-engineer or design the needed part, keeping the equipment running and improving its effectiveness.
In addition to supplying aftermarket parts, CRG often works with OEM’s and their product development teams to custom design and fabricate parts that are an integral part of the OEM’s product offering. OEM’s that we have worked with include those in the industrial machinery and equipment, healthcare, automotive, and transportation sectors.
Areas where CRG can help with the supply of replacement and custom parts for machinery and equipment include:
Aftermarket parts for repair, replacement or refurbishment
Parts for obsolete equipment
Upgrade parts to improve equipment performance or meet new regulatory requirements
Parts for OEM’s building equipment, machinery and devices
Replacement and custom parts for machinery and equipment: examples
CRG specializes in the fabrication of a wide variety of replacement and custom parts for machinery and equipment. These parts are fabricated from an array of materials, including rubbers, plastics, foams and sponges, composites, and specialty materials. CRG has the capability to supply parts that are cut, machined, or molded and, where required, we can laminate, splice, bond and join different materials together to create the finished part. Examples of parts we can supply include the following:
Track parts
Idlers, rollers, and bushings
Rubber and plastic gears
Boots and bellows
Diaphragms
Grips
Grommets
Flexible joints and elbows
Skirting for equipment and conveyors
Linings for chutes and launders
Bearing pads
NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) parts
No matter whether you are looking for a new or replacement part, CRG can assist in making your machinery and equipment the best it can be. No project is too big or small, and our application experts will be pleased to review and discuss your needs.
To find out more about the replacement and custom parts for machinery and equipment that CRG can supply, please contact our sales team at crg@canadarubbergroup.com.