Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company

What Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company does

Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company is a family-owned, US-based custom rubber products manufacturer founded in 1954, operating from a primary facility in Los Angeles, California and a secondary manufacturing site in Copper Hill, Tennessee (the Tri State Division). The company produces custom molded, extruded, die cut, and lathe cut rubber components for OEM customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, military, nuclear power, transportation, rail, electronics, and food and beverage industries, with specialized capabilities including compression, transfer, and injection molding (including liquid silicone), rubber-to-metal bonding, 12 extrusion lines with multiple curing methods, and precision lathe cutting to .003 inch tolerances. Its core technology is vertically integrated from in-house custom mill mixing and compound formulation through final finishing, supported by a library of hundreds of proprietary elastomer compounds and ITAR, AMS, BMS, and NSF-61 specifications.

The business model is direct-sales B2B, serving OEM customers through phone, email, and a website-based quote request system, with technical sales staff providing assistance on material selection, compound formulation, and process optimization. Revenue is generated primarily through one-time custom manufacturing contracts, ongoing production orders, and rapid prototyping/tooling services, supplemented by standard stock products (O-rings, tarp straps, tool holsters, dock bumpers). Pricing is quote-based with multi-year contract structures and JIT/kanban delivery options for select customers. The company holds ITAR registration and a suite of compliance declarations (ROHS3, REACH, CCPA, Prop 65, TSCA PBT, Asbestos-Free) and operates an ARM Counterfeit Materials Prevention Policy, positioning it for defense and other regulated end markets. Customer relationships include high-volume programs such as 2-3 million respirator mask exhalation valves annually and 50,000-100,000 lbs/month of railroad crossing extrusions, alongside lower-volume specialty applications in nuclear power, electrical transformers, robotics, and automotive windshield profiles.

Name

Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company

Legal name

Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company, Inc.

Website

https://amesrubberonline.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ames Rubber Manufacturing is a family-owned US custom rubber products manufacturer (founded 1954) operating two facilities in California and Tennessee. It produces molded, extruded, die cut, and lathe cut rubber components for OEM customers across aerospace, automotive, medical, nuclear, and industrial markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Rubber Manufacturing

NAICS

Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use (326291), 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

Industrial Matting, Flooring & Safety Rubber Products (IMANALAI), Vibration Control & Anti-Vibration Products (Mounts, Bushings, Isolators) (IMANALAD)

Keywords

• Custom rubber molding
• Rubber extrusion services
• Die cut gaskets
• Lathe cut seals
• Elastomer components

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Rubber Product Manufacturing: Manufacture of custom molded, extruded, die cut, and lathe cut rubber products for OEM customers. Revenue is generated through one-time custom manufacturing contracts and ongoing production orders. The company offers standard products (O-rings, tarp straps, dock bumpers) alongside custom solutions.
2. Rapid Prototyping and Tooling Services: Mold and die making services including prototype tooling, with lead times as short as four weeks for steel tooling. Additional revenue from moving existing customer tooling.
3. Standard Stock Products: Sales of standard rubber products including O-rings in various polymers, Avon premium tarp straps, Ames tool holsters, and dock bumpers for immediate delivery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company is a family-owned custom rubber products manufacturer that produces molded, extruded, die-cut, and lathe-cut gaskets, seals, and components from a wide range of elastomers for OEM customers. Services include compounding, tooling, prototyping, and high-volume production across industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, medical, nuclear power, and transportation.

Product overview

Ames Rubber Manufacturing Company is a family-owned custom rubber products manufacturer established in 1954, operating as a single unified offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The company's portfolio centers on manufacturing capabilities—Molding Services, Extrusion Services, Cutting Services (including Die Cutting, Lathe Cutting, Sheet & Roll Slitting, and Waterjet Cutting), Profile Cutting & Splicing, Custom Rollers, and Mold & Die Making—all supported by a comprehensive materials library of elastomers. In addition to custom manufacturing, the company offers Standard Products including O-Rings, Avon Premium Tarp Straps, Ames Tool Holster, and Dock Bumpers. The product offering is distinguished by end-use examples showcasing specialized applications such as Custom Wheels for Robotics, Custom Extruded Windshield Profiles, Electrical Transformer Gaskets, Respirator Mask Exhalation Valves, Nuclear Power Transmission Diaphragms, and Railroad Crossing Profiles. The services are vertically integrated from material compounding through final finishing, enabling the company to serve as a one-stop solution for elastomeric requirements across diverse industries including aerospace, automotive, power transmission, medical, and robotics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Molding Services Rubber molding services including compression molding, transfer molding, injection molding, and liquid silicone injection molding (LIM), with capabilities for rubber-to-metal bonding and insert molding. Serves OEMs requiring custom molded elastomer components.
• Die Cutting Precision die cutting of gaskets, seals, and rubber products using steel rule dies, traveling head beam presses, and high-speed Preco clicker presses for high-volume production runs. Used by OEMs requiring tight-tolerance flat rubber components.
• Lathe Cutting Services Industry leader in precision tolerance lathe-cut gaskets, washers, and seals produced from extruded, molded, or mandrel-built tubes with tolerances to .003 inches, available in cuts from .010 inch thick up to 16 inch diameter. Serves as an economical alternative to die-cut or molded gaskets for OEMs.
• Sheet & Roll Slitting Slitting services for sheet rubber and sponge materials in various polymers, with rotary blade slitting, strip die cutting, and log roll slitting up to 2 inches thick. Targeted at OEMs needing slit sheet rubber for further fabrication.
• Waterjet Cutting CNC-controlled ultra-high pressure waterjet cutting for complex parts from sheet rubber, laminates, composites, and metals where thickness prohibits standard die cutting methods. Targeted at OEMs requiring complex shapes without tooling investment.
• Extrusion Services Custom rubber profile extrusion with 12 extrusion lines ranging from 1 to 12 inch die faces, featuring hot and cold feed extruders with inline curing and cutting stations. Multi-method curing (steam autoclave, salt bath, HAV). For OEMs needing custom continuous profiles.
• Sheet Rubber & Gasketing Sheet rubber and gasketing products in thicknesses from 1/64 inch to 2 inches, including open and closed cell sponge rubber, cork and neoprene materials, and PSA backing applications. Distributed to OEMs and fabricators needing raw sheet rubber stock.
• Profile Cutting & Splicing Cutting and splicing of extruded rubber profiles using rotary knife, guillotine, radial saw, and reciprocal blade cutting, with hot and cold vulcanized splicing options for continuous seal applications. For OEMs requiring finished-length seal rings or joined profiles.
• Custom Rollers New rubber roller manufacturing and roller recovery services for cores in various polymers, featuring in-house metal core manufacturing, molding or extrusion bonding, and precision OD grinding. Used by OEMs needing new or recovered industrial rubber rollers.
• Mold & Die Making In-house mold and die making capabilities including single and multi-cavity molds, compression and transfer molds, extrusion dies, and CNC laser-cut steel rule dies for custom tooling requirements. Rapid prototyping tooling with steel tooling lead times as short as four weeks for OEMs.
• O-Rings Standard molded O-rings in sizes from 1/32 inch to 20 inch ID in various elastomers including Nitrile, Viton, Silicone, and EPDM, with custom sizes available through extrusion or cord splicing.
• Avon Premium Tarp Straps Premium rubber tarp straps made from proprietary blend of Neoprene, Natural Rubber, and SBR, available in Small (9 inch), Medium (14 inch), Large (20 inch), and Extra Large (28 inch) sizes with 55 durometer hardness.
• Ames Tool Holster Oil and grease resistant Neoprene rubber pneumatic tool holster with steel insert for assembly line organization and safety, featuring models A478, A438, and A100 for various tool sizes.
• Dock Bumpers Extruded and molded dock bumpers in standard and custom sizes for commercial loading docks, parking garages, boat docks, and vehicle protection, made from abrasion-resistant SBR rubber.

Quantifiable outcome

• Shortened lead times and reduced inventories for customers through responsive service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Marco Rubber & Plastics: Custom molded and extruded rubber products supplier serving OEMs with sealing, gasketing, and custom elastomer solutions, with strong catalog and engineering support—closely comparable to Ames' custom rubber and O-ring offerings.
• Minnesota Rubber and Plastics: Custom elastomer and thermoplastic parts manufacturer serving medical, industrial, and automotive OEMs with molding, extrusion, and assembly—overlapping with Ames' molded rubber and multi-process custom capabilities.
• CRG (Custom Rubber Corp.): US custom rubber molder producing molded, extruded, and die-cut parts for OEM customers in automotive, industrial, and aerospace—matching Ames' service mix and B2B sales motion.
• Lauren Manufacturing: Custom extruder and molder of rubber and polymer profiles, gaskets, and seals for OEMs, with in-house compounding—closely mirroring Ames' extrusion and custom compounding strengths.
• Atlantic Rubber Company: Custom manufacturer of precision-molded, extruded, and lathe-cut rubber products with engineering support and ITAR compliance—competing head-to-head with Ames for OEM rubber component work.
• Daemar Inc. North American distributor and manufacturer of seals, O-rings, gaskets, and custom-molded rubber components with strong industrial OEM focus—directly comparable to Ames' fabricated rubber component business.
• Timco Rubber: US-based custom rubber manufacturer offering molded, extruded, die-cut, and lathe-cut parts to OEMs across automotive, aerospace, medical, and industrial markets—directly overlapping Ames' product portfolio and customer verticals.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Worldwide engineered polymer and sealing solutions provider serving aerospace, automotive, medical, and industrial OEMs—competes with Ames across molded and lathe-cut sealing products.
• Parker Hannifin (Sealing & O-Ring Division): Global industrial giant with a deep O-ring and sealing portfolio; competes with Ames' standard and custom sealing products but at much larger scale across a broader industrial customer base.
• Fel-Pro (Federal-Mogul / DRiV): Established manufacturer of gaskets and sealing products with broad automotive and industrial distribution—overlaps with Ames' gasket and lathe-cut seal business at scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Investors

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