Quality is always paramount at Kubo Tech: sealing elements are system-critical components, the failure of which can result in high costs. High-quality elastomers are more expensive to purchase, but they pay for themselves in the long term due to their durability and process reliability. Choosing the right material is crucial and takes into account factors such as temperature, pressure, media and mechanical stress. In complex cases, test phases lasting several months are carried out.
Individual requirements become the perfect solution
Particular attention is paid to the development of customer-specific elastomer moulded parts – for example, for optical instruments or medical devices. A wide range of requirements in terms of feel, grip, appearance and resistance play a central role and, in combination, are decisive for the perfect application solution. The development phase requires time and expertise and, even today, despite digital drawing data, means a lot of effort, especially for:
- Tool and mould making individual modifications
- Composite components such as the production of rubber-metal microcomponents for medical technology
- Adhesion of different materials Ensuring adhesion between materials through special surface treatments or, if necessary, test phases
Gaskets – a safe bet at Kubo Tech, now also PFAS-free
Gaskets are an important market segment for Kubo Tech. Up to three million pieces are produced annually from around 300 different materials – including cork, rubber, engineering plastics (e.g., Gylon), composites, graphite and metal graphite. New in the range are PFAS-free fibre plastic gaskets based on EPDM, exclusively for the Swiss market.
Future focus thanks to research and development
In addition to extensive expertise and experience, Kubo Tech also relies on cooperation with universities and universities of applied sciences. Development projects and a continuous exchange between back office and engineers form a mainstay for the company's innovative strength and future viability.
Kubo Tech offers access to a wide range of standard products via its online shop – just visit shop.kubo.ch.
Further information about Kubo Tech AG can be found at www.kubo.ch.
