Special Advantages

As a tier-one, QS-9000-certified supplier, Rutland is a leader in serving the domestic automotive industry with high-quality plastisol formulations. OEM, replacement-part, and accessory manufacturers alike have learned to count on our compounds’ ability to provide all the special advantages that make plastisol the material of choice for thousands of automotive uses:

• Reliable mold release, with minimal mold build-up
• Outstanding oil and fuel resistance
• Excellent compression, deflection, and recovery characteristics at varying temperatures
• The density and durability for superior acoustical performance
• Excellent chemical and mechanical adhesion characteristics
• Can be used in foamed and non-foamed applications for material efficiency
• Able to withstand temperature extremes

Typical Applications

• Acoustic components
• Adhesives
• Air filters, for under the hood and within the cabin
• Battery holders
• Floor mats
• Fuel filters
• Interior components and assemblies
• Oil filters
• Protective components
• Transmission filters

Primary Manufacturing Processes...

• Cast molding
• Rotational molding
• Spray coating
• Dip coating
• Dip molding
• Mechanical foaming
• Slush molding