West American Rubber

Name

West American Rubber

Legal name

West American Rubber Company, LLC.

Website

https://warco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (32629), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

SIC

Fabricated Rubber Products, Nec (3060)

akta.pro primary industry

Molded & Extruded Industrial Rubber Parts (Custom Components) (IMANALAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Rubber Compounds (FKM, HNBR, NBR, Silicone, CR) (IMANAJAB), Food-Grade, Medical & Cleanroom Rubber Compounds (IMANAJAH), General-Purpose Rubber Compounds (NR/SBR/BR/EPDM) (IMANAJAA), Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI)

Keywords

• Custom rubber manufacturing
• Industrial rubber products
• Rubber sheet and molding
• Rubber extrusion products
• Custom rubber compounds

Headquarters

HQ city

Orange

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Products: WARCO generates revenue primarily through the manufacture and sale of custom rubber products including sheet rubber, molded rubber parts, and rubber extrusions. They offer both standard product lines and custom formulations tailored to customer specifications. Products are sold directly to industrial customers across multiple sectors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

West American Rubber Company (WARCO) manufactures and sells custom rubber products — sheet rubber (calendered sheets/rolls), molded rubber parts (compression/transfer/injection molded), and rubber extrusions (custom profiles, tubing, seals). The company is vertically integrated, performing in-house rubber compounding across a library of 7,000+ proprietary formulations in polymers such as Neoprene, Nitrile, EPDM, FKM (Viton), Silicone, HNBR, Natural Rubber, SBR, Butyl, and CSM/Hypalon, and ships specification-grade materials meeting MIL, ASTM, AMS, NSF, FDA, and AASHTO standards.

Product overview

West American Rubber Company (WARCO) is a vertically integrated American rubber manufacturer offering three core product lines: Sheet Rubber (calendered sheets and rolls), Molded Rubber (compression, transfer, and injection molded parts), and Rubber Extrusions (custom profile extrusions). The company maintains an extensive portfolio of over 7,000 proprietary rubber compounds across multiple polymer families including Neoprene, Nitrile (Buna-N/NBR), EPDM, FKM (Viton)/Fluorozone, Silicone (INFINISIL), HNBR, Natural Rubber, SBR, Butyl, and CSM/Hypalon. Specialty products include PURE NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified water-grade rubber, military-specification materials (MIL-R-6855, MIL-PRF-6855), AASHTO bearing pads, rubber waterstops, cable jackets, and custom-engineered solutions like Rebounds bumpers. WARCO's vertically integrated manufacturing encompasses rubber compounding, in-house mixing using Banbury mixer technology, and full production capabilities under ISO 9001 registration. The company serves diverse industries including construction, aerospace, automotive, military, oil and gas, medical, mining, food service, electrical, mass transit, and potable water, with products meeting extensive specifications including ASTM, MIL, AMS, NSF, FDA, and AASHTO standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fluorozone®: Proprietary FKM/FPM fluoroelastomer brand
• PURE™
• Tuff–Stuff®
• Rebounds™
• INFINISIL™
• WARCO White®

Products and services

• Sheet Rubber Calendered rubber sheets and rolls available in various thicknesses, widths, durometers, and finishes, with options for fiberglass, polyester, or cotton inserts and custom colors. Available in specification grades meeting MIL, AMS, ASTM, NSF, FDA, and DOD standards for industrial customers.
• Molded Rubber Custom molded rubber parts produced via compression, transfer, and injection molding, including rubber-to-metal bonding and cryogenic deflashing. Products available as slabs, heavy gauge sheets, pads, gaskets, and custom molded components up to 48" x 48" for industrial customers.
• Rubber Extrusions Custom extruded rubber profiles including cable jacketing, O-ring cord, tubing, seals, and custom shapes supporting various profile geometries (tube, winged cylindrical, trapezoidal, rectangular, A-shaped, D-shaped, P-shaped, U-channel) with inline coloring and continuous/spliced options.
• Custom Rubber Products Tailored rubber formulations and unique industrial rubber products designed to meet specific customer requirements. Includes custom mixing, tooling design assistance, and proprietary formulations drawn from a library of over 7,000 rubber compounds.
• PURE (NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 Certified Rubber) NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 (Lead Free) certified rubber products for potable water applications, available as sheet, molded, and extruded forms. Peroxide-cured material certified for commercial hot water up to 180°F; WARCO is the only USA manufacturer offering NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified rubber in all three forms.
• INFINISIL (Silicone Rubber) Silicone rubber product line including commercial grade, specification grade, FDA-approved, and fiberglass-inserted variants. Durometer range 40–80, temperature range -80°F to +450°F, with high temperature resistance and excellent weathering and chemical resistance.
• Fluorozone (FKM/Fluoroelastomer) Proprietary FKM fluoroelastomer formulations made with 100% domestic-made premium fluoroelastomer polymer. Features excellent heat stability up to 600°F and superior chemical resistance for extreme environments.
• Neoprene Rubber Polychloroprene rubber products in premium, mid-grade, commercial, and specification grades. Outstanding ozone and sunlight resistance, excellent adhesion to fabrics and metals, superior chemical resistance. Temperature range -60°F to +280°F depending on grade.
• Nitrile (Buna-N/NBR) Rubber Nitrile rubber products in premium, specification, and specialty grades with excellent oil and gasoline resistance and superior petroleum-based hydraulic fluid resistance. Temperature range -50°F to +280°F; includes FDA-grade and specialty variants for transformer oil and bio-diesel applications.
• EPDM Rubber Ethylene-propylene terpolymer rubber products with excellent heat, ozone, and sunlight resistance and superior water/steam and alkali/acid resistance. Temperature range up to +350°F; available in commercial and specification grades meeting MIL and ASTM standards.
• Natural Rubber Natural polyisoprene rubber products with superior dynamic properties including resilience, tensile strength, and elongation; excellent abrasion resistance and fabric/metal adhesion. Includes pure gum floating and specialty formulations like Tuff-Stuff.
• SBR (Styrene-Butadiene) Rubber Styrene-butadiene copolymer rubber with excellent abrasion resistance, impact strength, and high tensile properties. Temperature range -70°F to +220°F; available in specification and commercial grades including cloth-inserted variants.
• HNBR (Hydrogenated Nitrile) Rubber High-performance hydrogenated nitrile elastomer with exceptional heat, oil, and chemical resistance and strong wear, weather, and UV resistance. Positioned as an alternative to FKM for select high-performance applications.
• Butyl Rubber Isobutylene-isoprene rubber impermeable to air with outstanding resistance to gases, vapors, heat aging, ozone, sunlight, abrasion, and tearing. Temperature range -60°F to +300°F.
• CSM/Hypalon Rubber Chlorosulfonated polyethylene rubber resistant to ozone, sunlight, abrasion, and alkalis/acids. Temperature range -70°F to +300°F. Used in applications requiring weather and chemical resistance.
• Neoprene Cable Jacket Tubing (MIL-R-6855) Neoprene cable jacket tubing meeting MIL-R-6855/MIL-PRF-6855 Class 2 specifications that protects wires and cables from abrasion, corrosion, and elements. Temperature range -67°F to +220°F, durometer 60.
• AASHTO Bearing Pads Rubber bearing pads for bridge, building, and reservoir construction that dampen vibration and permit thermal expansion/contraction of structures. Available in AASHTO Grade 0, 2, and 3 specifications in natural rubber and neoprene formulations.
• Cloth-Inserted (CI) Sheet Rubber Rubber sheets with cloth reinforcement for high dimensional stability during die cutting. Available in SBR, neoprene, and silicone polymers with cotton or polyester plies, enabling tight tolerance parts.
• Rubber Waterstop Rubber waterstop for concrete structures used to contain liquids. Available in dumbbell and center bulb type profiles in SBR and neoprene, including molded intersections for customization. Temperature range -30°F to +200°F.
• Caltrans Strip Waterstops Neoprene strip waterstops meeting Caltrans 51-2.04 specifications. Temperature range -40°F to +200°F with durometer 55; adapts to fill spaces under temperature variations.
• Bio-Diesel Nitrile Specialty nitrile formulated for alternative fuel environments, compatible with Bio-Diesel B20 (20% bio-diesel) and B100 (100% bio-diesel). Temperature range -40°F to +220°F, durometer 60–70.
• Transformer Oil Nitrile Nitrile rubber designed for transformer oil applications that dissipates high electrostatic charging tendencies. Meets ASTM D2000 and GE A12C11E7 specifications. Temperature range -20°F to +250°F.
• Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE) Thermoplastic elastomer combining rubber flexibility with thermoplastic processing ease. Fluid resistance comparable to neoprene, environmental resistance comparable to EPDM. Available in general purpose, flame retardant, and FDA-approved grades.
• Rubber Utility Tarp Straps EPDM rubber utility straps with S-hooks for tarp securing. Single-piece molded construction with exceptional stretch resiliency and high oxidation and weather resistance. Lengths from 6" to 31".
• Chute Lining / Skirtboard Rubber chute lining with excellent dynamic properties including high abrasion resistance, tear resistance, and impact resistance that protects inner walls of chutes and tumblers. Tuff-Stuff natural rubber formulation.
• Rebounds (Engineered Rubber Bumpers) Engineered rubber bumpers for indoor and outdoor protection against equipment, vehicle, and structure damage that absorb pressure and impact shock. Available in EPDM, SBR, neoprene, Viton, butyl, and natural rubber with customizable profiles, colors, and branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Only USA manufacturer offering NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 certified rubber in all three forms (Sheet, Molded, Extruded)
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles2 records

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Recent moves6 records

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Customer concentration

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