CUSTOM ENGINEERED RUBBER SOLUTIONS

Our engineers have a deep understanding of materials and how their physical and mechanical properties influence the design of vibration control. We produce components that optimize geometry and the science of rubber compounding in order to meet the most demanding specifications. We carefully assess the best methods for mitigating vibrations. Our control process includes:

• Vibration and load analysis to reduce the transmission of vibration.
• Addition of a barrier or insulator to interrupt the path of noise and vibration.
• Specially designed noise absorbers or mass absorbers reduce the scale of vibration.

The key to a successful rubber compound lies in its formulation of a multitude of ingredients. Each ingredient and additive is carefully chosen to ensure compatibility with the elastomer and its particular composition of odorants, color pigments and flame retardants.

Resistance to fuel, oil, acids, alkalines, weather, UV agents, ozone, heat, flame and wear, as well as low-temperature flexibility and gas impermeability are all chemical properties and conditions that will dictate the choice of compounds.

Chemical ingredients play a very specific role in achieving the compound’s desired physical properties including static and dynamic stiffness, fatigue and tear resistance.

A component’s performance is based on two main criteria, namely its mechanical properties and its durability. We carry out extensive testing to make sure the materials have the right properties to support your component’s application. Our rigorous testing process includes:

• Characterization of elastomer materials (non-linear behavior).
• Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
• Product characterization to confirm mechanical behavior.
• Physical performance testing to evaluate product longevity.

We can assist you in determining static or dynamic stiffness, damping coefficient, transmissibility, or any other physical measure.

The hundreds of millions of parts processed in our factories over the last 20 years testify to our expertise in rubber to metal bonding with low-VOC adhesives.

Thanks to our extensive knowledge in adhesives and bonding techniques, we create high-performing parts by combining the mechanical strength of a rigid structure (metal or plastic insert) with the flexibility of elastomers.

Our technicians will work with you to provide solutions to your bonding challenges. For example, adhesives can be used to provide increased protection against corrosion without adding extra steps to insert preparation.

Soucy Baron has proven expertise in rubber and silicone overmolding, which consist of bonding elastomers to a metal or plastic sub-straight to meet the part's performance specifications and improve its structural properties. Our commitment to excellence means that we use:

• Steel, for its cost.
• Stainless steel, for its resistance to corrosion.
• Aluminum, for its lightness.
• Thermoplastics inserts compatible to rubber bonding where required.

Using either compression, injection or transfer techniques, overmolding reduces time and costs to our customers by reducing any additional assembly or secondary operations.

The overmolding process ensures the final manufactured component has the desired physical and mechanical properties needed for its application.

Our quality assurance program fully complies with globally recognized manufacturing specifications and procedures.

We are ISO 9001:2015 certified and our thorough quality-control system ensures:

• Rigorous methods and processes
• Traceability of products
• High customer satisfaction
• Continuous improvement in all areas

All our products comply with required industry specifications such as REACH and meet ASTM specifications, where applicable.

At Soucy Baron, we strive to produce parts that meet the most demanding customer expectations. Our quality tests include:

• Analysis of compounds and raw materials
• Mix analysis on each batch
• Dimensional and specification compliance checks on all finish products.

Thanks to our equipment and our metrology lab, we can carry out physical performance tests such as:

• Density, hardness, elasticity and compression set.
• Tensile strength and heat resistance
• And many more!

Once these tests have been completed, we can suggest options for improving component performance.

Soucy Baron is one of a select group of companies certified by the Controlled Goods Program (CGP), established by the Canadian government. This program includes all of the U.S. government’s International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), thanks to the special agreement between Canada and the United States.

Whether you work in aerospace, defense or any industry that requires a high degree of security, you can rest assured that your goods are protected with the most stringent security measures.

We guarantee that the intellectual property of your components are kept confidential and are protected on our secure servers by the latest encryption technology.