How custom moulded rubber seals keep the motorsport industry on track

When you think of elite motorsport what springs to mind? Roaring engines? Squealing tyres? Champagne-soaked podiums? What about rubber seals? Well, believe it or not, custom rubber seals play a much bigger role in driving performance than their diminutive size and status suggests. Here, TRP Polymer Solutions outlines how our bespoke rubber seals have helped to power some of the world’s leading motorsport constructors to the top of the podium.   

When President John F. Kennedy first visited NASA headquarters in 1961, he memorably asked a janitor what he did at the space agency. The man paused his mopping duties to deliver the now-famous line: “I’m helping put a man on the moon!” The point being that the janitor knew his purpose. He was a vital component in a bigger machine. Rubber seals that are destined for race engines are the motorsport equivalent of that NASA janitor.

They can quite literally make or break a race team’s success.

Precision engineered rubber seals

TRP Polymer Solutions manufactures high-performance motorsport rubber seals for the demands of the track. Bleeding edge technology, including the latest CAD, FEA modelling and moulding machines, teamed with decades of market-leading experience, go into each and every one of our specialised motorsport rubber seals. Our bespoke rubber seals are precision engineered to support motorsport manufacturers to stay on track with their goals.

The team at TRP Polymer Solutions works full throttle to design, develop and manufacture motorsport rubber seals that deliver the very highest levels of performance and reliability. We have a rich heritage of close collaboration with some of the most successful motorsport teams in the world. We’ve supported numerous Formula One constructors with high-tolerance rubber seals for the ICE, turbo, MGU-H and MGU-K elements of F1 engines. 

Bespoke rubber seal materials

TRP Polymer Solutions produces high-performance rubber seals for Formula E powertrains and batteries. We’ve also developed custom rubber seals for several F1-inspired hypercars. Needless to say, these finely tuned vehicles require seal components constructed from high-grade materials. Our own TRPlast™ Perfluoroelastomers (FFKM) certainly fit the bill, delivering uncompromising performance, repeatability, consistency and traceability. 

Our unique TRPlast™ FFKM rubber seals are 100% track-ready and boast a proven pedigree at the highest levels of motorsport. We’ve given leading Formula One teams the competitive edge needed to pursue world championships and we can proudly claim to have played a part in countless on-track successes. Our small but mighty FFKM seals have consistently and repeatedly shown their worth throughout multiple punishing race seasons.

Custom rubber seals from TRP Polymer Solutions

For custom moulded rubber seals you can rely on to perform in the most challenging race conditions, make TRP Polymer Solutions your bespoke rubber seal manufacturer of choice. All of our custom rubber seals are specially formulated to meet your specific application requirements. Our experts will work closely with you to understand your technical specifications to develop custom rubber seals that exceed all expectations.

To find out more about our high-quality custom moulded rubber seals or to discuss your requirements in more detail, please contact TRP Polymer Solutions today on +44(0)1432 268899 or email sales@trp.co.uk

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