Advantages and Disadvantages of Rubber Compression Molding

Advantages of Rubber Compression Molding:

• Tooling can be less complex and lower cost to construct
• Lower percentage material runner scrape vs. traditional injection or transfer molding
• Process is suitable from most elastomers and cure systems

Disadvantages of Compression Molding vs. other rubber molding methods

• Labor for preforming material can add cost
• Cycle times may be longer