Our Stories

 

It’s easy enough to talk about the customer-centric approach that defines Itran Rubber. More convincing, perhaps, are the numerous success stories that come straight from our plant. We’ve worked with clients as large as the U.S. Military – and because we’re a custom manufacturer, every one of our clients faces different challenges.

 

Explore the stories below and see how Itran Rubber can turn your greatest challenge into innovation, better design, or even a savings in cost. Because when you work with Itran Rubber, you get much more than you bargained for…and we mean that in a good way!

 

Saving Money - From a 7-Piece Assembly to a 1-Piece Bonded Part

Challenge
When teams work together, simple requests can lead to high-impact solutions. This time around, a large client needed to increase absorption and dampen vibration in a complicated assembly. Initially, they were looking for a washer.

The Itran Rubber Solution
When we considered our client’s request, we know we could do more than fashion a custom washer. Instead, we recommended the transformation of a 7-piece assembly into a 1-piece rubber-bonded part.

Final Result
With a bonded assembly, our client was able to successfully overcome their problems with vibration. Not only that, they saved money by simplifying their production costs.

 

The Overheating Impeller Pump

Challenge
When performance counts, the last thing you want is a pump that overheats – and our client needed an impeller pump that could run dry. The problem: excessive overheating which served to destroy the rubber impeller.

The Itran Rubber Solution
Special situations require special solutions. We formulated a custom rubber compound that reduced surface friction during dry-run conditions.

Final Result
Our client found themselves with a pump that could survive even the toughest conditions, giving them a superior pump in the marketplace.

 

Inventory Solutions that Increase Profit and Efficiency

Challenge
We were working with one of our biggest customers, and they had a problem: they were growing beyond their ability to house their inventory.

The Itran Rubber Solution
Limited warehouse space can be a big problem, but we worked with our client to set up weekly inventory shipments that kept things under control. Based on daily reports and a push-pull system, we were able to adjust their numbers and deliver just what they needed in one, perfectly tailored shipment.

Final Result
Less inventory with a higher turnover created a more efficient workflow for our client. By delivering multiple parts in a single shipment, we also helped them realize significant savings on freight.

 

A Rubber Part that Could Stand Up to the Job

Challenge
As we all know, some parts go through more wear and tear than others. In this case, our client needed a powerhouse assembly that could stand up to asphalt, without breaking down.

The Itran Rubber Solution
The client came to us with an assembly that would fall apart in use. Using a custom rubber solution, we gave them a powerful, complex molded part that held up even in abrasive, high-temperature situations.

Final Result
Innovation is one of the best parts of our job, and machines that work are essential to our customers. With a complex assembly made of stronger materials, our client was able to go further and get more done, without losing time and money on repairs.

 

 

Want to learn more?


Dynamic rubber parts. Static rubber parts. If it’s made of rubber, we’ve seen it, and we help pump manufacturers solve problems and devise new solutions. With engineering design expertise and an in-house team skilled in formulating rubber compounds, we prototype and produce custom-molded rubber parts that meet or exceed the normal conditions a pump must survive in.

 

Get in touch, and we’ll send you a free “Properties of Elastomers” chart.