Eventually, rubber seals shrink, crack, and warp to the point they no longer properly function.
Window seals are a perfect example. In this article, we'll look at the top five ways you'll benefit from replacing weather-stripping seals around your vehicle's glass, including windshield, side, rear, vent, and quarter windows. We'll also discuss the most common types of automotive weather seals, and replacements we offer.

Water Leaks

While essential for life, water is an extremely pervasive liquid. During heavy rain or a carwash visit, water works its way into any gap or crack caused by warped, cracked, or crumbling weather-strips. We say water is extremely pervasive because it expands when frozen. So during countless wintertime freeze-thaw cycles, water expansion behind compromised weather seals only pushes them further out of shape. Plus, corrosion can easily form out of sight behind compromised seals.
With electronic control modules placed behind dashboards and underneath seats, modern vehicles can be significantly crippled by water leaks when it comes to operation and drivability. At the first sign of water entry, it's vital to have a leak diagnosed. Ruling out water drainage clogs, faulty weather-stripping is usually the cause.

Wind Noise

Ever notice how quiet any new car is at speed compared to an older vehicle? That's because all of the window and door seals are new and fresh -uncompromised by the ravages of time. Faulty weather-stripping cannot hold moveable windows in the exact alignment they were designed for. Water may not get through, but the whooshing sound of moving air does. And if you've got a noticeable whistle or related noise coming from window that's fixed in place, it needs to be addressed quickly before it becomes a water leak situation.
 

Sluggish Windows

Rubber weather-stripping must be flexible in order to allow moving window glass to slide by it easily. As sunlight and acid rain take their toll, weather-stripping along the inside and outside of window frames dries up and hardens. It may even become sticky as the rubber deteriorates. Smooth, effortless movement of window glass is replaced by sluggish operation because the large amount of friction.
Increased drag caused by weather-stripping friction also has a life-shortening effect on power window motors. So if your windows seem sluggish, check the weather-stripping first. There's a good chance new strips will solve the problem.

Rubber Grommets

Rubber Grommets are rings inserted into or through a hole or puncture in a material typically used to prevent wear, tearing or abrasion. This can be to protect the material where the grommet is installed, or even to protect other materials, like cables, wires or tubing passing through the hole. They can also be used as a dress or cosmetic improvement on a product with a puncture that contains sharp or uneven edges. Grommets are typically flared or collared on either side to keep them in place and are sometimes called eyelets. Additionally, they can be used to reinforce a punctured area or corner of a material. Our rubber grommets are manufactured with the tightest tolerances and can be made for a variety of industries and uses. They can also be bonded to metal parts or other pieces for reinforcement or other functional or cosmetic purposes. You can read more about our rubber to metal bonding process and techniques by clicking over to that section of our website here.  Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote.

The Advantages Of Using A Rubber Grommet

You always see them as the holes on your shower curtains and even on your rubber shoes. They are usually called eyelets but they are also known by another name: grommets.
Grommets have a lot of important uses. And there can be no denying the fact that they serve a lot of important purposes. In construction, manufacturing or production and other related industries, grommets are usually used to cover the rough and sharp edges of a hole in metal. This is done to protect another material as it is passed through this hole. For this particular type of application or process, a rubber grommet is usually used. When a wire must go through a hole in metal, a two-piece plastic grommet can be used. This type of grommet effectively and safely grips the wire and it is a very important accessory if you need to avoid pulling a power cord or wire at all cost.
Rubber grommets are also important parts in automotive applications. They are used to protect lines, wires and cables from chafing or grazing on rough surfaces. They can also effectively reduce vibration and are used to seal different important under-the-hood and body applications.
In general, rubber grommets are more commonly used to protect or cover holes and to protect cables or wires from sharp corners or edges. There are also many advantages of choosing to use rubber grommet over the other types of grommets. Below are some of them:

• Rubber grommets are more weather-resistant.
• They are also less affected by the negative effects of UV light and ozone.
• They have high heat resistance.
• This type of grommet is also more durable and tear-resistant.
• It does not dry up, crack and come lose easily.
• Rubber grommets are more resistant to phosphoric, hydrochloric, sulfuric and Saltpeter acid.
• It can also handle bigger temperature spans than other types of grommets.
• Rubber grommets are quicker and easier to install since they can be placed on one side only. It is not necessary to reach the opposite side of the installation to attach a lock nut.
• It is the ideal grommet to use when space is restricted since it does not protrude and eat up a lot of space.
• It is ergonomically better since you don’t have to manually screw them into place.
• Rubber grommets are more economical and practical solutions.
• When it is installed, the opening remains sealed until the membrane is pushed out. As such, there is no need to pay for and install any additional plug.

The Window, Door and Trunk Seal Kits include the rubber sealing kit components for your vehicle. A rubber sealing kit is for the process of sealing openings in your windows, doors and trunk to protect your vehicle from the elements. A rubber sealing kit is designed to protect your car both when it is parked or on the move. They are usually made of rubber that has the ability to withstand the vibrations in the vehicle, endure long exposures to the sun and temperature fluctuations. In addition, it is corrosion resistant to oil, washer fluid, and gasoline.

Door seals line the entire perimeter of your car's door to keep the water and air from entering the car. Window seals or window-sweeps are fitted on the bottom of the window both sides of the glass. They prevent water and dirt from seeping through the window frame. Channel seals, which are made of felt or soft rubber, line the inside of the window's frame. They prevent water and snow from seeping into the car when the windows are rolled up. The trunk seals are fitted between the trunk-door and the frame of the car.

Damaged window, door or trunk seals can make your ride uncomfortable and unpleasant, as water and moisture will seep onto your seats and floorboards. A loud whistling noise while cruising at high speeds is an indicator that your seals are doing a poor job of keeping your vehicle well-sealed. If your seals are damaged, you should replace them at the earliest.

Dear valued customer,
By now all of you know about the merger between Hudson Rubber and SDV International. This merger has only positive effects on you, our client. Proautorubber will carry on business as usual, with the added benefit of supplying a larger range of products at an even better price and of an even higher quality.
We as Proautorubber staff would also like to congratulate Mr Jacques De Villiers on his appointment as CEO of the new Hudson Rubber. Jacques is still the owner of Proautorubber, but because of his commitments at Hudson Rubber he has handed over the management of Proautorubber to me.
 Our structure is as follows:
Jacques de Villiers: Owner
Hennie Visagie: Managing Director
Stephan Meyer: General Manager
Jimmy Devine: Sales Manager
 Bertha de Villiers: Accounts Manager
 Please be assured that we are all committed to serving each one of you to the best of our abilities. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact us. Kind regards Hennie Visagie