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Rogers Preferred Converter

What It Means to Be a Rogers Preferred Converter.?

Seal Methods Inc. is proud to be recognized as a Rogers Corporation Preferred Converter – a distinction awarded to a select network of top-tier fabricators worldwide. This partnership reflects our deep technical expertise, commitment to quality, and close collaboration with Rogers’ engineering and product development teams.

As a Preferred Converter, SMI has exclusive access to Rogers’ premier elastomeric materials, including PORON® polyurethane and BISCO® silicone solutions. We’re trusted to convert these materials with precision and care, helping our customers bring high-performance products to life across a wide range of demanding applications.

Our Preferred status ensures priority support, access to the latest innovations, and consistent material availability – delivering added value at every stage of your project.

PORON® microcellular polyurethane foams from Rogers
Corporation are the industry standard for high-performance
sealing, cushioning, and vibration management. Known for
their exceptional compression set resistance, long-term
durability, and ability to maintain a consistent seal over
time, PORON® materials are engineered for environments
where failure isn’t an option.
Available in a wide range of thicknesses, firmness levels,
and performance grades, PORON® materials are ideal
for managing pressure, absorbing impact, and dampening
vibration – especially in automotive, electronics, medical,
and industrial applications. As a Rogers Preferred Converter,
SMI transforms Rogers’ PORON® materials into custom
parts tailored to your exact design needs.

Poron

PORON® microcellular polyurethane foams from Rogers
Corporation are the industry standard for high-performance
sealing, cushioning, and vibration management. Known for
their exceptional compression set resistance, long-term
durability, and ability to maintain a consistent seal over
time, PORON® materials are engineered for environments
where failure isn’t an option.
Available in a wide range of thicknesses, firmness levels,
and performance grades, PORON® materials are ideal
for managing pressure, absorbing impact, and dampening
vibration – especially in automotive, electronics, medical,
and industrial applications. As a Rogers Preferred Converter,
SMI transforms Rogers’ PORON® materials into custom
parts tailored to your exact design needs.

Our Process

Founded in 1974, Seal Methods, Inc. (SMI) is a full-service premier fabricator of gaskets, tapes, seals and precision die cuts. We are one of the most diversified converters in the industry.

Seal methods Inc, privately held and family run, has grown into one of the most diversified materials converters in the country. With multiple facilities around the world, we are a custom converter, manufacturing rotary and flat stamp die cuts, multi-laminations, water-jet, and laser cut materials.

SMI specializes in using materials ranging from sponge or rubber to high-performance elastomers, foams, films, plastics and pressure sensitive adhesives. We work closely with our clients to prototype and manufacture custom applications, whether you need a simple cushion or adhesive tape, or high-performance gaskets, seals, insulators or thermal barriers.

Supplier Partnerships

We pride ourselves on the high quality of our products, partnering closely with leading material manufacturers including 3M, Rogers, Saint Gobain, Tesa, Dupont, ITW Formex, Bergquist, Nitto Denko, Armacel, Sekisui, Alkegen, and many others.

3M
Armacel
Avery Denison
Bergquist
Dupont
Tesa
Saint Gobain
ITM Formex
Alkegen
Nitto Denko
Rogers
Sekisuai

SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

QUERÉTARO, MEXICO

Locations.

With a total of 4 facilities in North America, SMI has grown to 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space to perform for you!
HQ/ Southern California, Northern California, San Marcos Texas, Querétaro Mexico and China.

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Blog / SMI News.

Visit our Blog and get the latest news about Seal Methods and the fabrication manufacturing industry. We highlight current trends and how Seal Methods is the premier fabricator on the leading edge.

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Certifications.

Seal Methods Inc. is an ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 registered company. Our quality assurance department is trained to meet the stringent requirements of ISO certification and more.

Careers

Seal Methods is one of the most diversified materials converters in the country with multiple facilities around the world. We’re growing and we’re looking for great talent. Whether you’re just launching your career or are an experienced professional, if you’d like to join a team where your innovative thinking, customer-centered attitude, and excitement about contributing are rewarded, we want to hear from you.

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