Engineering & Design

Rubber Consultants — the leading experts in engineering and design of elastomeric components.

Our team of world-renowned engineers specialises in developing a wide range of engineering solutions, from small automotive mounts and bushes to large marine fenders and anti-seismic devices.

Areas of expertise

• Material models for rubber
• Fatigue and strength analysis
• Crack growth assessment
• Noise and vibration control
• Creep and stress relaxation
• Friction and abrasion characteristics
• Design of rubber products such as seals and marine fenders

Advanced design tools

To ensure precision and efficiency, we employ cutting-edge design tools such as Finite Element Analysis (Marc), CAD software, and mathematical modelling.

Bespoke component testing

Our well-equipped testing facilities accommodate a wide range of elastomeric components. With loads up to 2.5 MN, frequencies up to 1 kHz, and displacements from 0.1 μm p-p onwards, we can perform thorough and accurate testing.

We conduct tri-axial testing of elastomeric components and utilise environment chambers for temperature and ozone testing. Purpose-built fatigue test machines, friction testing capabilities, and rubber characterisation tests further enhance the versatility of our testing procedures.

Video acquisition for analysis

We employ advanced video acquisition tools such as high-speed cameras, IR cameras, Digital Imaging Correlation (DIC), and optical microscopy.

Development of anti-seismic devices

• Elastomeric seismic and vibration isolators
• CE marking of laminated elastomeric structural bearings
• Viscoelastic dampers for seismic protection
• Rolling ball seismic isolators
• Elastomeric wall joints for seismic protection of masonry infill

As industry leaders, we provide expert witness services for legal disputes and have an extensive repository of research papers and technical publications. Our "Engineering Design with Rubber" technical bulletin serves as a valuable resource for engineering professionals.