Aviation seals and aircraft insulation are designed and manufactured to withstand environments with high speeds, cold temperatures, and other challenging conditions. These fabricated rubber products are installed during aircraft assembly…
Is outsourcing manufacturing the solution to your skilled labor shortage? Consider your options. Is your manufacturing company experiencing a skilled labor shortage? Many North American and European companies cite a…
Silicone hoses, reducers and elbows connect the intake pipes and tubes in diesel-powered vehicles and equipment. They’re molded from silicone rubber, an elastomer that withstands extreme temperatures and resists hardening…
Elasto Proxy is beginning a new year of blogging with a look at our most popular content of 2018. Whether you’re new to the blog or a veteran reader of…
Learn how to get lean by minimizing waste and maximizing value. Few economists are predicting a crash, but many are expecting a slowdown in 2019. According to Fortune magazine, the…
Value-added manufacturing transforms engineered products into goods that save you time and money. It’s different than fabrication, the process of manufacturing a product like a gasket from a semi-finished…
Vendor consolidation is a procurement strategy where you reduce the number of vendors that your company buys from. Businesses don’t want to become overly dependent on a single vendor or a handful of vendors, but there are costs – and risks – from having too many suppliers. There are also benefits to lowering the number of vendors that you do business with. Let’s take a closer look. (more…)
Does your manufacturing company have a skilled labor shortage? You’re not alone if you do. Demand for manufactured products is high, but the unemployment rate is low. Time isn’t on…
Elasto Proxy supplies industrial products that you probably didn’t know we offered. Why does this matter to you? Engineers need reliable parts that support larger product designs. Components that don’t work, won’t fit, fail in the field, or wear out too soon can cause project delays and cost overruns. If your current supplier can’t support your application, Elasto Proxy may offer an alternative.
Purchasing personnel also need suppliers who meet business and technical requirements. For purchasing agents, sticking with the same vendor may seem like the easiest way to do business. Yet it’s not always the best way, as sourcing managers can attest. As companies consolidate vendor lists to reduce operational expenses, they’re also buying more parts from suppliers with strong vendor scorecards.
In this article from Elasto Proxy, you’ll learn about five products that we offer that you probably didn’t know we did. Do you need rubber that’s bonded to metal, silicone hose, metallic-colored extrusions, molded plastic parts, or sewn products? If your company is buying these products from another supplier, you could save time and money by ordering them from Elasto Proxy instead. (more…)
What are the true costs of industrial rubber products such as seals, gaskets, and insulation? Buying rubber materials and fabricating them in-house may seem cost-effective, but is your company really saving money? For that matter, are you sacrificing quality, consistency, and potential sales opportunities for a questionable cost savings?
Companies that want to know the true costs of industrial rubber products need to understand the full scope of their manufacturing costs. Typically, these costs are divided into three categories: direct labor, direct material, and manufacturing overhead. If any of these costs are incorrect, your financial statements may under-report inventory value and the cost of goods sold.
In this article from Elasto Proxy, we’ll examine each category of manufacturing costs so that you can consider how your in-house operations compare to outsourced fabrication. By understanding your true costs, you can make better business decisions and strengthen your manufacturing operations. (more…)
Bulb trim seals keep out air, water, dust, and noise. They are used in doors with radiused corners and consist of a compressible bulb and
