Gripper Gasket LLC – Research & Development
Put the proven power of Mission Rubber’s R&D team to work for you.
Get the tools you need to get to market — and reduce the time you’ll need to see return on your investment! Gripper Gasket’s innovative Research & Development team is available to transform your ideas into reality.
From initial concept through design and manufacturing, you’ll get the competitive advantage of working with the same dedicated crew that engineers Gripper’s pioneering rubber products.
Your concept will be developed by Gripper’s comprehensive R&D operation, which utilizes state-of-the-art manufacturing technology and processes like these:
- Engineering design in SolidWorks® CAD 3D Modeling software
- Tooling development in Mastercam® CAD-CAM software
- A full on-site machine shop, maintained at peak performance by a dedicated service crew
- Rapid prototyping
- A one-stop, vertically-integrated manufacturing operation — combining custom formulation rubber mixing, molding operations, metal stamping, tooling, and final assembly in a single campus
The entire operation is tracked via a modern material requirement planning (MRP) system, supported by an experienced staff of professional technicians, engineers and managers. In addition, our world-class quality assurance team offers extensive on-site testing capabilities to ensure the functionality and consistency of your concept.
Machine Shop
Mold / Tool & Die
Mastercam® CAD-CAM
Whether modifying existing tooling or designing something new, our in-house mold shop maintains flexibility, speed, and superior finish with Mastercam® CAD-CAM software. Mastercam® is a registered trademark of CNC Software, Inc.
Machine Shop
Mold/Tool & Die
3-Axis CNC Bed Mill – Station 1
For medium size mold plate engraving, cores, and fabrications. Vertical Machining Center: 3-Axis CNC Bed Mill, 16″ x 22″ working envelope, 2,000 lbs. table load capacity, and 7500 rpm spindle.
Machine Shop
Mold/Tool & Die
3-Axis CNC Bed Mill – Station 2
For medium to large size mold plate engraving, cores, and fabrication. Vertical Machining Center: 3-Axis CNC Bed Mill, 24″ x 43″ working envelope, 3,800 lbs. table load capacity, and 10,000 rpm spindle.
Machine Shop
Mold/Tool & Die
3-Axis CNC Bridge Mill – Station 3
For large size mold plate engraving, cores, fixtures, and assemblies. Vertical Machining Center: 3-Axis CNC Bridge Mill, 36” x 60″ working envelope, 5,800 lbs. table load capacity, and 4,000 rpm spindle.
Engineering Department
Rapid Product Development
3D Modeling
For rapid product development, reducing manufacturing costs, and improve product quality and reliability. 3D Modeling with SolidWorks® provides enhanced visualization, allowing form and fit verification prior to prototyping. SolidWorks® is a registered trademark of Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Durometer
For measuring the hardness (resistance to permanent indentation) of cured rubber.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Oil Immersion (IRM 901 & IRM 903)
For measuring compatibility/resistance against lubricating oils and greases and ensuring consistency in rubber formulation.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Tensometer
For measuring the physical properties of materials: tensile strength, elongation, modulus (e.g., the degree to which they stretch under stress) and tear resistance.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Rheometer
For measuring the cure rate and flow characteristics of rubber.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Compression Set
For measuring the ability of rubber/elastomers to sustain elastic properties after extended compressive stress. Especially useful for underground applications in which rubber/elastomers would be in a constant state of pressure/release.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Oven Air Aging
For estimating the resistance of rubber/elastomers physical properties to deterioration with time caused by oxidative and accelerated thermal aging. (e.g. tensile strength, elongation, the degree to which they stretch under stress and tear resistance)
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Restrained Hydrostatic Pressure Test
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard hydrostatic pressure with both test pipes restrained.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Shear Test
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard shear weights and hydrostatic pressure, with one of the test pipes unrestrained and unsupported near the coupling.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Deflection Pressure Test
For measuring a rubber coupling’s resistance to leakage while under standard deflection angles and hydrostatic pressure, with one of the test pipes unrestrained and unsupported near the coupling.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Clamp Torque Resistance Test
For measuring clamp screw performance and resistance under maximum rotational forces.
Testing Department
Quality Assurance
Clamp Band Load
For measuring clamp performance and resistance around the circumference of a pipe under maximum load force.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Abrasive Blast Cabinet
Molds are thoroughly cleaned after each use by abrasive blast with glass bead, preventing product scrap associated with dirty molds, such as staining and pitting.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Compression Molding
Parts requiring a large quantity of rubber, long cure time, or low sales volume, can be made more efficiently in compression molding machines.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Compression Molding
Parts requiring a large quantity of rubber, long cure time, or low sales volume, can be made more efficiently in compression molding machines.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Injection Molding
Modern, state of the art Desma injection molding machines provide precise control over the molding process, allowing parameters to be calibrated, reliable, and saved for each part, reducing scrap, and decreasing cycle times.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Injection Molding
Modern, state of the art Desma injection molding machines provide precise control over the molding process, allowing parameters to be calibrated, reliable, and saved for each part, reducing scrap, and decreasing cycle times.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Injection Molding
Modern, state of the art Desma injection molding machines provide precise control over the molding process, allowing parameters to be calibrated, reliable, and saved for each part, reducing scrap, and decreasing cycle times.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Injection Molding
Modern, state of the art Desma injection molding machines provide precise control over the molding process, allowing parameters to be calibrated, reliable, and saved for each part, reducing scrap, and decreasing cycle times.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Mixers
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Mixers
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Mixers
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Mixers
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Mixers
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, rubber is mixed on-site.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Splice Press & Assembly
Spliced rubber extrusions can be vulcanized to make any custom-sized sewer coupling.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Splice Press & Assembly
Spliced rubber extrusions can be vulcanized to make any custom-sized sewer coupling.
Lean Manufacturing
Improving Quality/Increased Efficiencies/Reducing Costs
Stamping Department
For greater quality control and rapid response to product demand variations, all stainless-steel shields and straps can be supplemented on-site.