Introducing Real Examples of Customers’ Precision Converting Solutions
The right material and the exact cut make all the difference. For tight-tolerance components like gaskets, pumps and seals, there is no room for error — and no detail is too minor. In the field of converting, achieving high precision is essential to the integrity of these solutions.
For example, one of our customers, a large boat manufacturer, had overlooked the importance of the gasket adhesive used to seal to their fuel tank. Their selected adhesive did not seal well to the tank substrate, and the gasket began peeling off. When the customer approached us with the issue, we tested and evaluated the performance of a combination of adhesives and sponge that would resist moisture. We selected and converted a high-tack transfer adhesive that was robust and durable, with the addition of an HDPE film liner for added protection.
We’re no stranger to material issues like these — we’ve worked with a number of projects that had design and performance issues where converting materials precisely was a critical part of the solution.
Turning a Badly Designed Gasket Into a Usable Solution
This project’s end user designed a gasket to be fitted with our customer’s molded plastic parts. The customer had particular needs and expectations in order to make the gasket work for the end product, but the design — over which they had no control — proved flawed in many ways. Here, precision converting processes were key to overcoming the design limitations.
Industry: Manufacturing; OEM Parts
Problem: Gasket design delivered with a series of production issues, including edge tolerances and material performance, that resulted in tearing, slow processing and high rejection rates
Solution: An altered manufacturing and delivery process, customized for the design’s needs
Sealing Diesel Exhaust Fluid with Precision-Cut Ensolite Foam
Extreme temperatures are a challenge in many industries — but they’re no match for custom CGR solutions. After a polar vortex took its toll on new fueling dispensers at stations throughout the northern United States and Canada, the manufacturer came to us to help stop the freezing. This situation was solved with converting techniques of remarkable precision.
Industry: Automotive; Gas and Oil
Problem: Failed insulation on fuel dispensers caused diesel exhaust fluid to freeze inside its pump, making it impossible to dispense
Solution: Custom-tested, fully packaged retrofit insulation kits with Ensolite IV1 foam rubber
With over 100 pieces of specialized equipment and years of experience on projects like these, the CGR Team is dedicated to getting your job done. Visit the Case Studies page to find more on the projects above, as well as additional case studies. Importantly, many case studies highlight the role of precision in converting materials for custom applications.
Even the most challenging projects deserve straightforward, accessible solutions. CGR has delivered custom gaskets and seals with top-of-the-line solutions for over 50 years — but you don’t always have to take our word for it.
For more information on custom work, or to discuss your own design challenges, reach out to our team today to learn how our capabilities in converting with precision can help your business.