Ingress Protection for Electrical Enclosures
Since CGR Products’ founding in 1961, we’ve worked with design engineers to bring projects to life. We do everything we can to make that process efficient, affordable, and successful. In addition, many of the parts we make are used to improve ingress protection for a range of electrical equipment. CGR uses a wide variety of…
Learn About CGR Products Laminating Services
At CGR Products, we laminate many different materials on a daily basis. We can laminate materials up to 84″ wide and as thin as .062″. Materials can range from closed cell foam to heavy fabrics. In this series, we will look at some common ways CGR Products offers laminating services. Heat Platen Laminating This type…
Gap Fillers for Acoustical and Ingress Protection
Elastomeric gap fillers come in many shapes and sizes, from open cell foam used for acoustical management, to closed cell sponge used for sealing outside elements. In this article, we will discuss three types of gap fillers that CGR Products manufactures on a daily basis. Open Cell Polyurethane Open cell polyurethane is a great low…
Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH): What You Need to Know
Guest Author: Technicon Acoustics Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) is a concern for many companies. One of our long time suppliers Technicon Acoustics has provided the below resource and also has a full version pdf available to download here. The extraneous sound and vibration are more than just an annoyance for people who work around noisy…
Speaker Gaskets for OEM Manufacturers
CGR Products works with many manufacturers die cutting speaker gaskets. Our gaskets are used in several markets including, marine speakers, automotive speakers, home speakers, and more. Our die cutting capabilities allow us to cut virtually any size and pattern for large volume applications. This article will describe a variety or materials and cutting methods used…
CGR Products is Helping To Fight COVID-19
Just a few months ago, we would have never imagined we would be fighting the pandemic that we’re now facing. CGR Products is currently classified as an “essential business”. We die cut critical engineered parts that go to other essential businesses. The amount of inquires we’ve received has been both overwhelming and a blessing, including companies that…
Making Things A Little Easier – Using Pull Tabs and Split Liners
eSometimes removing the liner from a die cut part can be difficult. When it comes to high volume applications, saving time can add up to dollars in the bank. One way of achieving a simple time saver is adding a pull tab or split liner to the die cut part used during assembly. In this…
Benefits of Using a Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) System
Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) can be an effective strategy for companies looking for cost savings and a more stable supply chain. In this post, we will outline the benefits of VMI as well as the services that CGR Products provides with these programs. What is VMI? VMI is a program where the supplier manages your…
To Fuji or not to Fuji Test your Gaskets, That is the Question
Many variables can affect gasket sealing such as internal pressure, temperature, gasket design, and flange load. Sometimes it is necessary to dig a little deeper into the actual sealing picture when a difficult or critical sealing situation is encountered. In this article, we will explore a process we call “Fuji Testing”. How Fuji Testing Works…
Material of the Month: Felt
CGR Products stocks a large variety of materials for a wide range of applications. Flexible rubber sheeting, adhesive solutions, and fiber materials are just a few of our specialty options. Our Material of the Month series spotlights some of our favorite materials and their unique applications. This month, we’re discussing Felt. What is Felt? Felt…
UL Materials | Closed Cell Sponge Rubber
Many users of sponge rubber products for sealing are unaware that UL guidelines dictate that when adhesive is applied to sponge rubber the chemistry has been changed. Essentially, this creates a new product which must pass specific tests to be added to a list of approved UL materials. To help solve this issue, CGR Products…
Material of the Month: Rogers Corporation PORON
Here at CGR, we stock a wide variety of materials, from unique adhesive solutions and flexible rubbers to custom-engineered fibers. One such material we offer is PORON, which is known for its versatility and durability. Specifically, during our Material of the Month blog series, we’ve been showcasing some of our favorite materials. In addition to…
Working with Flexible Material? Avoid These Design Mistakes!
DesignCGR Products was born in Greensboro, North Carolina, in 1961. We started out cutting precision gaskets for the textile industry. However, we’ve come a long way — and seen a lot of mistakes — since then. Every day, our team cuts, slits, laminates, skives, and molds materials into precision components. This allows us to serve…
Three Capabilities You Might Not Have Known About CGR Products
Here at CGR Products, we use a variety of cutting and fabricating capabilities on a daily basis. However, we do some fabricating that might seem “out of the norm” from our core manufacturing. In this article, we will highlight three things you might not have known about CGR Products capabilities. Metal Fabrication Capabilities All three…
Material of the Month: Closed Cell Sponge Rubber
Here at CGR, we stock a wide variety of specialty materials, from unique adhesive solutions and flexible rubbers to custom-engineered fibers. During our Material of the Month blog series, we’ve been showcasing some of our favorite, most popular materials, outlining their unique features and exploring common applications. This month, we’re highlighting our extremely versatile closed…