These are some of the success stories and case studies CGR Products has completed. Learn more about our full scale of materials, die cutting, laminating, and other converting capabilities.
Reducing OEM Assembly Line Backlogs with Smart Packaging
When a commercial small engine builder came to CGR with a costly gasket part and backlogged assembly line, we sought to find a solution that would improve production efficiency for the OEM. Additionally, our approach considered how smart packaging could help. The commercial small engine builder was receiving die-cut rubber coated metal-clad parts in bulk boxes…
Quick Solution for a Discontinued Raw Material
CGR Products has a history of providing gasket and seal solutions to our customer’s most difficult problems, including issues caused by discontinued raw materials. This was exactly the case with a large truck manufacturer, for whom we helped engineer a new material to seal a gap after the supplier discontinued the original raw material. The…
Protecting Loader Engines with a Custom-Fit Screen and Gasket
For any company, loaders are a major investment, and it’s best practice to protect the loaders from unnecessary wear and damages. Protecting loader engines should always be a top priority for maintenance teams. The problem with some loader models is that performing routine maintenance leaves the loader engine exposed. Dirt, rocks, and even tools could fall…
Manufacturing Crushed Foam Seals for a Heavy Equipment OEM
The Problem A heavy equipment original equipment manufacturer (OEM) needed several different types of foam seals for their equipment, including crushed foam seals for specific applications. The first supplier they contacted was CGR Products. A widely trusted manufacturer of custom flexible non-metal components, CGR was already on the OEM’s approved supplier list. The seals the…
Utilizing Automation to Increase Production Rates by 33%
CGR Products is familiar with the energy and effort it takes to continuously improve long-standing pieces of business. Utilizing tools such as Kaizen events, we seek opportunities to incorporate advanced process automation into our existing production processes. The Challenge: Now in business for over 50 years; CGR Products executes robust preventative maintenance programs and ensures…
Gasket Redesign Reduces Costly Field Failures
New Material & Robust Design Increase Savings This article explores the impact of a recent gasket redesign on efficiency and cost reduction. The Challenge: An OEM sought a solution to costly field failures caused by gasket design and composition. Recently, a need for gasket redesign was identified to address these ongoing issues. Due to large…
Sealing Diesel Exhaust Fluid with Precision-Cut Ensolite Foam
Last year’s polar vortex took a toll on fueling stations throughout the northern United States and Canada. Notably, sealing diesel exhaust systems was a challenge during such extreme cold. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) was freezing inside newly installed fueling dispensers that were designed to dispense both fuel and DEF from a single pump, eliminating the…
Advanced Manufacturing Produces Stronger, More Durable Gasket
The Challenge: A large OEM engine builder was seeking a solution to their difficult installation process. Because of large engine components and remote installation locations, these technicians were often required to use less-than-ideal techniques to repair and install new parts such as a gasket and other components on damaged or out-of-service power generation units to…