The Versatility of Rubber End Caps
While they may appear to be minimal and seemingly insignificant, rubber end caps fulfill a variety of purposes, all of which are indispensable when it comes to aiding the final functionality of the systems in which they appear.rubber end caps For instance, when they serve as terminations for a certain article of furniture such as the legs of chairs, they prevent slipping and sliding. They also protect the metal parts that might otherwise cause cuts, both during assembly and use. Finally, they play a crucial role in absorbing the shocks and vibrations that might be caused by the structure's movements.
In other cases, these elements might be used as closures for the terminations of pipes, poles and posts in the field of construction. They provide a seal that helps prevent water, dirt and other corrosive materials from accessing the inner areas of those structures. Finally, they might be used as masking products in the fields of plating, powder coating, anodizing and e-coating.
Depending on the specific requirements of each situation, these products can be manufactured in a variety of sizes, designs and materials. They can be made of either rubber or plastic, and they can come with threaded or non-threaded fittings. They can also be made with tabbed fittings for easier installation and removal.
One of the most important characteristics of these devices is their versatility, a trait that explains why they can be found in many different fields. It is no surprise to find them as terminations for a piece of furniture in a hospital, or to see them protecting the ends of metallic tubes that are part of a complex machinery.
MOCAP offers round vinyl plastic end caps in a wide variety of lengths, wall thicknesses and hardness durometers. In addition, we can dip mold them in virtually any color to compliment your product as a finishing cap visible to end users. If you need high temperature protection, consider our silicone masking products good up to 600°F. We manufacture these and all of our products in-house, ensuring that you'll receive quality and consistency every time.