R&D Industries is the source for proprietary rubber and plastic components on the equipment that moves America — engines, processing plants, defense systems, and the machines that keep them running.
Our workhorse process for high-volume gaskets, seals, and bumpers. Heated platen presses up to 400 tons.
Precision die-cut gaskets, washers, and pads from sheet rubber, foam, and plastic — kiss-cut, through-cut, and rotary die capabilities.
Ideal for bonded components, intricate inserts, and parts with delicate cores. Cleaner flash, better part definition.
Continuous rubber and plastic profiles in custom cross-sections, from weatherstrip to architectural trim.
In-house tool room cuts steel and aluminum tooling so we control the iteration loop end-to-end.
Rapid prototype tooling and short runs so you can hold a real part in your hand before committing to production.
High-volume rubbers for sealing, vibration, and weather applications. We stock the common Shore A range and cure on demand.
High-temperature, chemically aggressive, and food/medical applications. We run platinum-cure, peroxide-cure, and Viton family.
For rigid components, housings, and load-bearing assemblies. We process commodity through engineering grades.
FDA, USP Class VI, NSF, AMS, and conductive grades. We document and certify lot-by-lot.
O-rings, seals, and bonded components to AMS and DFARS-compliant standards.
Weatherstrip, vibration mounts, and underhood seals for OEM and Tier-1 supply.
USP Class VI silicones, gaskets, and overmolded assemblies with full lot traceability.
Downhole seals and gaskets engineered for high-pressure, high-temperature service.
UV- and ozone-resistant components for irrigation, equipment, and outdoor enclosures.
Custom gaskets, bumpers, grommets, and vibration parts for general manufacturing.
Printable plastics, custom profile shapes, and packaging components.
Architectural extrusions, weather seals, and trim profiles.
Call or email us a print or a sample. You'll have firm pricing, lead times, and material recommendations within two business days.
Tooling cut in-house. First-article inspection report (FAI) and validation samples shipped before we open the floodgates.
In-process SPC, dimensional inspection, and material certification on every lot. Documents in your inbox before the truck leaves.
Standard 2–4 week production lead times. Kanban and blanket-order programs available for your highest-volume parts.
Procurement and quality teams shouldn't have to chase paperwork. We attach certs of conformance, material data sheets, and inspection reports to every PO — automatically.
Request our quality documentation"R&D Industries quotes faster than the big shops, ships on time, and actually answers the phone. They're our default for anything molded under $50K."
Founded in 1990 in Mena, Arkansas, R&D Industries has built its reputation supplying custom rubber and plastic components to manufacturers who care about consistency, lead time, and being treated like a partner — not a PO number.
Under new ownership in 2026, we've doubled down on the things that have always set us apart: in-house tooling, transparent quoting, and a senior engineer on every project from kickoff to PPAP.
Whether you've got a finished drawing, a hand sketch, or just a problem you're trying to solve — pick up the phone or send an email. A senior engineer will review and respond personally.
No forms, no ticket queue. You'll reach someone who knows the shop floor.