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Creative Fabricator of Custom Die Cut Parts For a Handheld Device Manufacturer

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CLARCOR Industrial Air used to sell its venting and filtration membrane (PTFE) only as large rolled goods, but after partnering with Gasket Engineering, it has been able to greatly expand its product offerings, solve unique business challenges and expand its customer base.

The membrane CLARCOR sells can be challenging to handle (imagine trying to handle a large sheet of Saran Wrap without getting it tangled), and that’s why the company partnered with Gasket Engineering. Acting as an advisor, we  worked through every challenge with the client to convert materials in the best way possible and address  the customer’s needs. We worked with them to cut the material into specific shapes, put the material on appropriate release liners and marry it with the best adhesives to allow for the broadest applications possible.

How do we do this?  As a fabricator of custom die cut parts, we help deliver creative product prototyping by answering questions in several areas:

  • What’s the best low-tack liner to use with the membrane for ease of application?
  • How can it bond with certain materials?

A customer in the cell phone industry needed to convert this delicate membrane from 80 inches wide to 2 inches wide. Understanding the customer’s need, Gasket Engineering  built a prototype with a low-tack liner for optimal handling. Sarah Propp, CLARCOR Air Industries product development engineer, explained, “With its in-house tooling capabilities and a large product inventory, Gasket Engineering was able to make a prototype very quickly. Their expertise helped us deliver what the customer needed for a quick new product proof of concept.”

There’s nothing that we like better than helping our customers solve challenges.  We work with so many different materials and custom-engineer every solution for each individual customer need. If you’re looking for a converter with a unique combination of broad capabilities, creative thinking and a can-do attitude, let the team of experts at Gasket Engineering solve your converting challenges. Call 1-816-363-8333 or send an email to gecsales@gasketeng.com.