Happy New Year!  As we reached the end 2023, Darin Welter, President, Seal Methods Inc., sat for an interview to reflect on all the accomplishments of the last year and how he is looking forward to 2024, which is significant for SMI as they celebrate the 50th anniversary.

SMI has demonstrated their versatility and innovative solutions as they have elevated the business to an uncompromising level of performance. Their skill in developing and prototyping cutting-edge solutions, combined with unparalleled customer service, has set them apart in their field. SMI components can be found in some of the world’s most well-known automotive and electric vehicle brands. 

Q: Looking forward to 2024, how will the growth and expansion you did help SMI deliver for your customers?

Darin: Our focus is always on our delivering for our customers. Our strategic plan allowed us to open new facilities in 2023 to increase capacity, work force availability and upgrade technologies, but most importantly so we could be closer to our customers to deliver faster and more efficiently.

Q: How do you see SMI continue to evolve in the electric battery sector?

Darin: The EV battery market is of course always evolving and it is moving very quickly.  SMI is on the leading edge for technology, raw materials and application trends. In this fast a nimble market, our quick turnaround is what sets us apart.

Q: SMI supplies for many different markets. In the medical device market, how is SMI positioned in 2024 to meet the needs of customers?

Darin: In our 50-year history, we have been involved in almost every market from A to Z.  Our large footprint continues to grow as we find new and additional opportunities. For the medical device market, we will continue to provide products that meet the needs of that exciting and ever changing and growing market.  Much of this market is driven from the west coast, we are located in a great position to support it.

Another market that we are positioned well for in 2024 is the energy market with a deep knowledge and understanding of energy storage and alternative energy generation for solar. We have strong ties in the solar market for components used in assembly, racking, storage and many others.

Q: What is your position on raw material supply in 2024?

Darin: We are pleased to say that raw material availability is becoming more reliable and price increases have slowed down and we are leveraging our use of materials and utilizing multiple sources on materials whenever we can to hold off prices increases.

We’re also excited about the in-roads we’ve made with thermal management materials, extreme hi-temp materials for fire blocking and thermal runaway. We have new opportunities in those areas that will be very helpful to our offerings in 2024.

Q: What are the trends in battery storage that you’re preparing SMI for?

Darin: As battery storage is becoming a bigger market with larger batteries and more demand on affordability, we are looking for higher performance materials that can be produced at a lower cost and be available at a reduced lead time. We used to see materials that were more exotic and not as mainstream become more standard.

The other aspect of this growth is charging station. With more EVs, there is more need for charging stations which are a big part the infrastructure growth we’ll support in the EV market. We see SMI playing a critical part of that growth.  Charging station require many components that require sealing the enclosures from weather and environmental issues. There are many materials that go into the electrical side for insulation and shielding.

Q: What role does SMI play in controlling the cost of materials?

Darin: We are able to take advantage of bulk buying where we might buy multiple of materials from one raw material manufacturer. So with our diversity we can combine our purchasing power and since we work with several providers we can navigate these supply bases and make sure we can utilize the best products at the best prices.

Q: Let’s talk about the growth of SMI’s team. What are you looking for in terms of new hires that will complete your team and help deliver for your customers?

Darin: This is another area that we are excited about for 2024.

We have an opportunity to continue to grow with our facilities and have additional local technical sales people who are closer to our customer bases in Mid-West. With our growing manufacturing locations, it makes us more competitive and more attractive to customers knowing they are buying from a local manufacturer. Having a technical sales team that is locally based and closer to them is going to be a big asset to us as we look to 2024 and beyond.

Q: How is SMI looking at the employee market base, are there any concerns?

Darin: One of our key assets over these 50 years is our employees and it will continue to be that as we go forward and plan our growth. We are at a point where we need to grow and keep pace with our new customer base. We are seeing more employee options, not the scarcity that we have faced in the past. And there is less turnover than we faced during COVID as our industry faced challenges. But now we have a stronger relationship between fabrication and plant, employees and the company. So, we can invest in employees and train them to do specific jobs and we see an employee retention that makes us stronger than the last few years

Q: For a new hires, what skills are you looking for to have to be successful?

Darin: As we talked about, our employees are our biggest asset, so we are looking for people who want to be a part the team we have built, who want to grow with us in the company.  We have had a lot promotions in different departments who are moving into management and leadership positions. At SMI, we believe it’s important to hire great people, train them, bring them up and promote them within the company. We want our employees to know they can grow and advance, climb the ladder and be part of our success for many years.

Q: As you celebrate the 50th anniversary of SMI, what are some of the achievements you want to highlight?

Darin: We are proud of what we’ve accomplished the last 50 years and we look forward to continue the legacy we’ve built.  We have a 50-year legacy of a family business and we e have the opportunity to continue that growth and work with our long-standing customers while we find new opportunities and customers.  Without our customers, nothing else follows.   We also want to celebrate our team. Many of our team members have been here since our 25th anniversary and are here to celebrate our 50th anniversary. And we want to make the most of going to work every day, have some fun and make Seal Methods the best it can be.

The demand for advanced automotive interior components is expected to grow in line with the increased demand for luxury automobiles as well as for economic cars which are projected to hold the largest market share in coming years as technology becomes more accessible and affordable, and economic cars are incorporating basic infotainment systems, Bluetooth connectivity, and other convenient tech features.

The global automotive interior market is projected to reach $194.8 billion by 2028 and Seal Methods is ready for the challenge. SMI’s diversified manufacturing technologies allow us to service the automotive interior market with a wide range of solutions. We supply finished components manufactured from foams, elastomers, composites, films, high-performance gasket materials, graphite, and plastics, as well as pressure-sensitive tapes, adhesives, and other specialty materials.

From battery components to interior noise and vibration barriers, Seal Methods has the material knowledge and fabrication skills to create components for even the most demanding situations. As an ISO:9001 and ISO/IATF 16949 registered company, we maintain a leadership position as a supplier in the Automotive and Electric Vehicle Market.

Gaskets, Seals, and Barriers for Electric Vehicles

Our manufactured products can be found in many different EV applications, but particularly in the battery, perhaps the single most demanding component in an electric vehicle. Through long-term partnerships with leading raw material manufacturers, we have access to the most cutting-edge materials at very competitive prices.

OEMs have a chance to develop new features in their offerings to draw in more end users as a result of the rising desire for customized interior styling. OEMs are spending money on adding features like panoramic roofs, fully functional doors, separate customizable climate controls, amazing surround sound quality, LED lighting, plush seating, storage compartments in convenient locations, and digital cockpit modules to the interiors of cars.

Opportunity: Growing trend of interior customization in premium vehicles and interior styling

All of these features and trends have highlighted that even entry-level automobile buyers want a machine that is a cut above the rest. The concept of visual aesthetics is not only restricted to luxury-class vehicles but also extends to budget automobiles as well. Appealing interiors must be available in every class of vehicles, not just luxury models that most consumers will never be able to afford.

At Seal Methods Inc., our ability to create automotive interior parts goes beyond cutting flat stock to extrusion and molding. We can perform injection or compression molding as well as extrusion of rubber, elastomer, and plastic parts used in an array of industries. These additional capabilities widen the range of gaskets, seals, insulation, and other products that we help customers a single source for all of their plastic or rubber component needs. Production is performed using computer-controlled processes and in accordance with ISO/IATF 16949 registration to ensure all products are manufactured to customer specifications and the highest quality standards.

Multiple components can be assembled, kitted, and packaged as required. This option can often provide significant labor and material handling savings to customers who order parts used in service kits or for a dedicated assembly. Additionally, our in-house quality team can provide industry-standard peel adhesion and dimensional testing to ensure products comply with all customer specifications. Lead times are designed to work with customers’ schedules and expedited orders can be accommodated as needed.

Manufacturers are exploring alternatives to traditional materials and Seal Methods uses the highest quality and latest materials.

We fabricate:

• Vibration damping seals
• Electric and thermal insulator gaskets
• Foam vibration pads (key to reducing vibration from lithium-ion batteries)
• Mica thermal barriers
• Environmental seal gaskets to protect battery cases
• Vent seals and pressure release vents

The Most Suitable Techniques for Every Component

We have a range of fabrication techniques available, from extrusion to molding, and die cutting. Our sales engineers guide you through the selection of an almost limitless number of choices to find the one most appropriate — both performance-wise and price-wise — for your application. SMI in-house capabilities mean our experts can specify, design, and manufacture everything on the site, so our clients know they’re getting the right material for the functionality, as well as cost savings and exceptional quality control.

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With five decades of experience more than 150,000 square feet of capacity, and quality certifications you can rely on Seal Methods as an industry leader for the highly specific needs of the automotive interior market.

Through process design and effects analysis, statistical control of variation, and team-oriented problem solving, we aggressively pursue improvements to our quality system and have brought our manufacturing systems to an unparalleled level of performance.

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All electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) need access to charging stations. The United States has ambitious goals to confront this challenge by building a national network of 500,000 electric vehicle chargers along America’s highways and in communities, as well as growing the EV market to at least 50% of new car sales by 2030.  The latest set of actions is aimed at creating a convenient, reliable and Made-in-America electric vehicle (EV) charging network so that the great American road trip can be electrified.  The recent Infrastructure Law invests $7.5 billion in EV charging, $10 billion in clean transportation, and over $7 billion in EV battery components, critical minerals, and materials.

The current number of public charging outlets across the United States is just over 138,100. This low number is the reason many are not buying electric vehicles.  Under the new Infrastructure Law, each state received funding for electric vehicle charging stations with California leading the way with the most charging stations and charging outlets, followed by New York and Florida, Texas, Massachusetts and Washington state.

The carmakers, led by General Motors, BMW Group, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Mercedes-Benz Group will initially invest at least $1 billion in a joint venture that will build 30,000 charging ports on major highways and other locations in the US and Canada.

At Seal Methods, we have positioned our business to be ready for this massive growth and influx. Electric Vehicle Charging Station consists of three main units: Battery, Power Conversion System, and Software.

Electric Vehicle charging stations include many of the component’s SMI leads in. We make many products for charging stations:

• Enclosure Seals
• Electrical Insulators
• Thermal Barriers
• Rubber Molded components
• And many other custom parts

The power supply, charging cable, connector, control board, and user interface are the main components of EV chargers, each playing a crucial role in the charging process.

Seal Methods Specializes in Electric Vehicle Components

We are the world’s most comprehensive specialty components fabricator and a global leader in die-cut solutions. Our diversified manufacturing technologies have allowed us to service the automotive market with a wide range of solutions. From battery components to interior noise and vibration barriers, Seal Methods has the material knowledge and fabrication skill to create components for even the most demanding situations.

Vertical Markets

• Energy & Electric Vehicles
• OEM Automotive
• High Performance Aftermarket
• Heavy Truck & Transportation

Gaskets, Seals, and Barriers for Electric Vehicles

Our manufactured products can be found in many different EV applications including the battery pack and surrounding components, interior NVH, sealing, attachment tapes surface protection and so much more! Through long-term partnerships with leading raw material manufacturers, we have access to the most advanced material technologies at competitive prices.

• Fire block and high temp barriers
• Mica Thermal runaway
• Vibration damping pads (key component to lithium-ion batteries)
• Environmental seal gaskets to protect battery cases
• Vent seals and pressure release vents
• Many other custom applications

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As the electric vehicle market grows, an increasing number of components and materials are required for vehicles.

Mica is one of those critical components because it is a cost-effective high temp insulating barrier for not only isolating battery packs and other critical battery components. Mica insulators are also an ideal fit for the automotive sector because it’s durable and flexible and can be quickly adapt to meet the industry’s ever-changing performance challenges.

However, in electric vehicles, Mica was found to be the answer to the battery question because it is resistance to heat. Mica is used to insulate the battery compartment and charging components, it has electrical insulator properties and is a good thermal conductor. This is necessary in order to improve the safety of the user and to ensure that vehicles meet vital safety requirements and standards.

Seal Methods has been at the leading edge of using Mica in our solutions for the electric vehicle customers. We’ve been instrumental in getting Mica approved as an automotive safety standard.

Our highly trained team understands your needs within the battery pack. We have been involved and worked very closely in the industry since 2003. We are excited about the potential uses for Mica and have multiple options to support delivery and fabrication for shielded flat parts, flexible reinforced and molded/formed parts.

Our product SMI 200 Mica is flexible, could fit into various shapes and particularly designed for high temperature resistance insulation of inter-cells thermal insulation in battery banks and systems for telecommunications, electric vehicles and other energy storage systems. SMI Mica Shield #200 & flexible is the rigid, mechanically strong composites which resist extreme temperatures while maintaining its thermal and electrical insulation properties.

SMI Mica Shield #200 -3D is particularly designed for flame-jet proof 3D insulation parts as well as thermal and electrical insulation within and around battery packs in electric vehicles and other energy storage systems. Catastrophic damage in case of failure or rupture of a battery cell can be contained, retarded or prevented. SMI Mica Shield #200 -3D is resisting most chemicals, oils and solvents and has low water absorption.

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SMI meets the challenge and wins! Check out our Emmy award winning video Not only does our video showcase our high standard of excellence, but also our products and our commitment to customer service. Family run since 1974, SMI prides ourselves on the high quality of our products, we are one of the most diversified materials converters globally and now we are an Emmy winner. Contact us now to see how we can give you an award-winning experience. SMI meets the future head on!

The latest developments and advancements in the automotive industry are driving the innovations that are growing the car industry.

Cars have become more than transportation. They have become the focal point of energy efficiency and climate issues. They have become multimedia studios and of course the thing that gets us from point A to point B.

Because of this, innovations are driving the industry. New technologies and ideas that advance automobiles’ design, performance, and efficiency are forcing the automotive industry to rapidly change.

Electric cars, enhanced vehicle connectivity, and complex automotive ecosystems are just some keys of automotive industry trends.

At SMI, we have positioned our company to be ready to adapt to all the changes in the rapidly evolving automobile industry. We are the world’s most comprehensive specialty components fabricator, and a global leader in die cut solutions. Our diversified manufacturing technologies have allowed us to service the OEM Lithium Ion battery (energy) and electric vehicle markets with a wide range of solutions.

Here are some of the new trends:

• Customized Vehicles with WebGL: Web browsing and navigation based on virtual 3D reality experiences.
• 3D Web Applications: With more consumers spending time online, providing an immersive experience – beyond traditional 2D graphics has become essential. The use of tools such as Unity, Play Canvas, and PixiJS allows companies to create 3D graphics. This way, develop websites that resemble a virtual world.
• Enhanced Vehicle Connectivity: Offers integrating technology into vehicles, allowing them to establish communication channels with drivers and the external environment.
• Advanced Driver Assistance Systems: ADAS is a collection of technologies intended to enhance driver comfort and safety. One of the ADAS solutions is lane keeping which uses cameras or sensors to identify lane departure.
• Predictive Maintenance: Predictive maintenance technology utilizes AI and machine learning algorithms to predict when a vehicle requires maintenance. This allows for timely repairs before significant issues arise. The technology can also analyze large amounts of data to identify patterns and provide insights into vehicle performance. This way, it enables manufacturers to improve their products and reduce costs.
• Enhanced Electric Vehicles: Extend the useable lifetime of these vehicles as much as possible by creating more storage and longer life batteries.

Electric car sales are expected to continue strongly through 2023 and into 2024. Over 2.3 million electric cars were sold in the first quarter of 2023, about 25% more than in the same period last year. It is currently expected that electric vehicles will reach 14 million in sales by the end of 2023, representing a 35% year-on-year increase with new purchases accelerating in the second half of this year. As a result, electric cars could account for 18% of total car sales across the full calendar year.  Projected demand for electric cars in major car markets will have profound implications on energy markets and climate goals in the current policy environment.

With SMI’s expansion we are ready to meet the demand and the future making us an industry leader for the highly specific needs of the electric vehicle market. Through process design and effects analysis, statistical control of variation, and team-oriented problem solving, we aggressively pursue improvements to our quality system and have brought our manufacturing systems to an unparalleled level of performance.

From electric cars to driverless vehicles, the future promises exciting advances in the automotive sector. We supply finished components manufactured from foams, elastomers, composites, films, high-performance gasket materials, graphite, mica and plastics, as well as pressure sensitive tapes, adhesives, and other specialty materials. Through long-term partnerships with leading raw material manufactures, we have access to the most cutting-edge materials at very competitive prices. 

Seal Methods Inc. has been manufacturing High Performance Aftermarket engine and drive train gaskets since 1974! These products have always been at the core of our business, and we remain a leader in the manufacturing, private labeling, and kitting of these components – all built to our customers’ exacting specifications.

Our team of highly skilled professionals have focus on training and an increase awareness so we can look into the future to better achieve our goals.

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Supply chain issues continue to be a challenge that we are living with these days. Seal Methods Inc started planning our expansion in time to be able to deliver for our customers today. With our expanded three US facilities, we are manufacturing in multiple locations to meet Just In Time (JIT) programs.

Our new additional facilities make a difference on every level of our business today. “We are busy and the added facilities have offered us depth of manufacturing capability to better service our customers and adjust to the new peaks our customers are requesting,” states Darin Welter, President of Seal Methods.

As a California company since 1974, the additional manufacturing capabilities throughout the Southwest allows us the ability to serge with our customers to better support them now and as they grow. Last month we experienced our busiest month in the company’s 49-year history.  One of the biggest benefits our new three facilities offer is that we are close to our customers, allowing the maximum delivery flexibility.

From initiation to completion, our improved throughput time and effective strategies have optimized our manufacturing performance and efficiency to combat continued supply chain material headaches. We have positioned our business to achieve a better integrated supply chain by having repeatable services in multiple facilities.

“Raw materials and manufacturing efficiencies are the most important metrics in our business today,” states Joseph Evans, COO at Seal Methods Inc. With SMI’s three domestic facilities, we can keep our customers on track, keep up with deliveries and schedules and provide JIT options. We cannot change supply chain response times but we have prioritized monitoring and measuring improving on these metrics:

•              Improve existing workflow

•              Eliminate bottlenecks

•              Reduce equipment downtime

•              Reduce parts rejection rate

Through our ERP, we have visibilities to all facilities. We can track and understand our machinery downtimes. Our ERP implementation helps us analysis in making the right decisions and provide you the most amount of flexibility on delivery.

We are constantly looking at new manufacturing technology to evaluate whether it can offer the flexibility our customer demand. Click here to watch our video

“Our expansion and growth were the right course for our business,” stated Welter.  We have Increased productivity and efficiency which also leads to increased customer satisfaction and loyalty, which helps our business establish a solid customer base for the long haul and makes Seal Methods a better supply chain partner.

We recognized that our customer expectations were at an all-time high, especially when it comes to fulfillment speed, which means that each moving part of the supply chain must be thoroughly assessed and painstakingly monitored to best ensure that the product is being brought into the market with both speed and effectiveness in mind.  With our expansion we are confident that we can meet any deadline and requirement our customers have.

Our team of highly skilled professionals have focus on training and an increase awareness so we can look into the future to better achieve our goals.

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With fundamental shifts in the advanced manufacturing landscape, companies are developing innovative business models to keep up with changing demands and ongoing disruption. Digitization is forcing manufacturers to reinvent their supply chains to fully realize the benefits of a connected ecosystem and improve operational efficiency.

Seal Methods Inc.’s manufacturing team takes an enterprise approach to help seize the potential of trends to optimize productivity and set a clear road map for advanced manufacturing planning.

SMI has a long history that aligns with premier raw material manufacturers like 3m, Saint Gobain, Rogers, Gaska, Nitto Denko, Dupont, and more. We manufacture gaskets, seals, tapes, and precision die cuts for a wide array of industries. Using flatbed and rotary presses, we can cut any volume of foam, film, fabric, foil, rubber elastomer, plastic, hi-temp composite, and more.

Growing Demand for Precision Die-Cut Parts

The automotive industry accounts for the largest share of overall revenue due to the growing demand for precision die-cut parts from automakers across the globe. A significant rise in new product launches by leading players such as Tesla Motors Inc., BMW AG & Co., Volkswagen AG etc., has resulted in increasing demand from this sector over recent years. In addition, the increasing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) among consumers has led many governments around the world including China’s central government plans on banning conventional internal combustion engine cars starting next year onwards while promoting EVs instead which will further boost up the demand for precision dies used in manufacturing EV batteries

General manufacturing is a growing industry with many opportunities. The global market for industrial gaskets, seals, and tapes is expected to grow at a rate of 4% per year until 2025. The precision die cuts market is also expected to grow at a rate of 3% per year until 2020 due to increased demand from customers who need their products cut precisely for their unique needs.

At Seal Methods Inc. we can fully optimize processes to meet specific applications. Our team has been providing precision die-cut products for over 40 years and can select the ideal process for a given part material, size, volume, and dimensional tolerance.

Our versatile manufacturing capabilities also include rotary conversion, slitting, sheeting, laminating, CNC knife cutting, and molding.

As an ISO/IATF 16949 registered manufacturer, our customers can be assured that their parts are held to stringent quality standards. In-house testing and inspection capabilities include a range of adhesion and material testing as well as dimensional inspection per all customer specifications.

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O-Rings are one of the most common seals used in mechanical design today. SMI offers Hi-Performance O-ring compounds for a wide range of applications and industries. Automotive, Chemical, Oil & Gas, Healthcare, Petroleum, Food & Beverage and Hydrocarbons industries all use Hi-Performance seals. SMI offers them in standard and custom sizes for your application. Our FFKM O-rings provide excellent resistance to petroleum products, chemicals and temperatures high and low. They are also resistant to compression set, tear and abrasion, our SMI 204 is FDR compliant with certification 21 section 177.2600.

O-Ring History

The first patent for the O-ring is dated May 12, 1896, as a Swedish patent. J. O. Lundberg, the inventor of the O-ring, received the patent. The US patent for the O-ring was filed in 1937 by a then 72-year-old Danish-born machinist, Niels Christensen. In his previously filed application in 1933, resulting in Patent 2115383, he opens by saying, “This invention relates to new and useful improvements in hydraulic brakes and more particularly to an improved seal for the pistons of power conveying cylinders.” He describes “a circular section ring … made of solid rubber or rubber composition”, and explains, “this sliding or partial rolling of the ring … kneads or works the material of the ring to keep it alive and pliable without deleterious effects of scuffing which are caused by purely static sliding of rubber upon a surface. By this slight turning or kneading action, the life of the ring is prolonged.” His application filed in 1937 says that it “is a continuation-in-part of my copending application Serial No. 704,463 for Hydraulic brakes, filed December 29, 1933, now U. S. Patent No. 2,115,383 granted April 26, 1938”.

Soon after migrating to the United States in 1891, he patented an air brake system for streetcars (trams). Despite his legal efforts, the patents were passed from company to company until they ended up at Westinghouse. During World War II, the US government commandeered the O-ring patent as a critical war-related item and gave the right to manufacture to other organizations. Christensen received a lump sum payment of US$75,000 for his efforts. Litigation resulted in a $100,000 payment to his heirs in 1971, 19 years after his death.

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Precision die-cutting is a highly efficient manufacturing process because it saves time and money, increases productivity, and gives you consistently accurate results every time for parts that range from miniature washers to large gaskets. Non-metallic materials are continuously fed into die cutting equipment, and parts with tight tolerances are continually output.

Industrial die cutters are widely used in manufacturing, specifically in the packaging process. But precision die-cutting machines have grown more advanced over the years. Today, industries ranging from automobile and medical device manufacturing utilize die cutters in their operations as well.

Two general forms of die-cutting Seal Methods Inc. uses are Rotary and Flatbed Die-Cutting.

Rotary die-cutting uses custom-made cylindrical dies and a multi station rotary press to convert a wide array of materials from roll stock to a finished part.  These parts can be offered in finished rolls with parts kiss cut to a liner, or individual parts.  

Generally, rotary die-cutting is good for:

• Multiple process projects; rotary die cutting can be offered with coating, embossing, creasing and other processes. 
• Multilayer laminations, with precision die cut parts indexed on a liner.
• Intricate mid to High volume parts

Flatbed die-cutting is the process of cutting or perforating the desired shape out of material using a hydraulic flatbed press. 

Generally, flatbed die-cutting is good for:

• Larger sized products
• Cutting products from sheet or roll materials
• High precision cutting of materials over various thickness
• Low to high volume projects

Seal Methods Inc. uses precision die-cutting technologies, utilizing machines that can feed one or multiple materials into a die-cutting station, which features a rotary die and a hardened anvil cylinder. The rotary die cylinder, which contains the part image, presses against the hardened anvil cylinder’s surface and cuts out a specific shape using the raw material in between.

The advantages of die-cutting include its potential to create nearly any shape with precision rotary die-cutting technologies and equipment, including specific die cuts, slits, or perforations. The die-cutting process is designed to produce high-tolerance parts at extremely high volumes.

At Seal Methods Inc. we manufacture gaskets, seals, tapes and precision die cuts for a wide array of industries. Using flat bed and rotary presses, we are able to cut any volume of foam, film, fabric, foil, rubber elastomer, plastic, hi-temp composite and more. Our long history aligns us with premier raw material manufactures like 3m, Saint Gobain, Rogers, Gaska, Nitto Denko, Dupont, and more. By maintaining a variety of equipment, we are able to fully optimize processes to meet specific applications. Our team has been providing precision die cut products for over 40 years and can select the ideal process for a given part material, size, volume, and dimensional tolerance.

Our versatile manufacturing capabilities also include rotary conversion, slitting, sheeting, laminating, CNC knife cutting and molding. As an ISO/IATF 16949 registered manufacturer, customers can be assured that their parts are held to stringent quality standards. In-house testing and inspection capabilities include a range of adhesion and material testing as well as dimensional inspection in accordance with all customer specifications. For additional information about our precision die cutting capability, see the table below, or contact us directly.

Here are a few of our precision die-cutting Applications

• Sealing
• Vibration Damping
• Electrical Insulation
• EMI/RFI Shielding
• Gaskets
• Insulation
• Rubber Goods
• Rubber Parts
• Washers

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