Sioux Rubber & Urethane Blog

How Do Freezing Temperatures Affect Rubber & Urethane Products?

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Nov 4, 2022 11:27:49 AM

 

Here in the Midwest, we’re not strangers to extreme weather. Each of us has sweated it out in the blazing sun and bundled up in subzero temps – anything to get the job done! But perhaps you’ve asked yourself, “How much cold can my machinery take?” as the temperatures begin to drop. It’s common for equipment to fail in the winter, due to the below-freezing temperatures. Without proper maintenance and care, you could end up with costly damages caused by extreme cold. The bad news: we can’t do anything about the weather. The good news: we can help you protect your machinery from malfunctions caused by dropping temperatures.

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Topics: Endurawear, Urethane

3 Ways We Ensure Quality

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Mar 11, 2021 11:48:16 AM

Over our 60+ years in business, Sioux Rubber & Urethane has built a strong reputation. When it comes to impact, abrasion, and corrosion resistance, there’s no one better at providing innovative and effective solutions for our customers. As we’ve grown our business over the decades, we’ve introduced new products, solutions, and ideas that never fail to meet our quality standards. We’re able to ensure our unparalleled quality because we only make the best, we know our stuff, and we never cut corners.

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Topics: Sioux Rubber & Urethane, Natural Rubber, Endurawear, Urethane

Don’t Let Abrasion Wear You Down

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Aug 17, 2020 2:13:55 PM

Tiny objects can cause extensive damage. Sand, grain, gravel, and other small items are maneuvered regularly in a wide variety of industries. In a short period of time, these particles will rub, grind, and slowly eat through metal equipment. Replacing pipes, augurs, screws, or housings on a regular basis can drain your profits and leave you frustrated. The good news? It’s an avoidable problem. Endurawear Rubber is a relatively inexpensive solution for covering and protecting the exposed parts of your machinery, strengthening your equipment, and keeping your business running smoothly.

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Topics: Endurawear, Abrasion

Why We Love Rubber

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Feb 12, 2020 6:56:55 PM

 

We started our business more than 60 years ago based on the durability, impact and corrosion resistance of rubber. We knew this wonder material was the answer to so many abrasion issues that manufacturers and many other industries face.

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Topics: Rubber, Endurawear

How Rubber and Urethane Impacts the Manufacturing Industry’s Bottom Line

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Aug 22, 2019 1:44:00 PM

When manufacturing machines break down, they don’t produce products on-time which can negatively impact your bottom line. One of the main reasons for a machine to break down is wear-and-tear due to abrasion, friction and impact. Applying rubber or urethane to your machines and its parts helps them last longer, reducing downtime and saving you money.

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Topics: Clamp Pads, Impact Pads, Endurawear

Who Do Our Products Help?

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Jul 25, 2019 10:16:00 AM

Since Endurawear Rubber and Endurawear Urethane offer the best protection against abrasion, corrosion and impact, it’s no surprise that they help a variety of industriesIn fact, anytime there is a machine or part that needs to last longer and work with fewer repairs, applying rubber or urethane is often the answer. 

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Topics: Rubber, Endurawear, Urethane

Line Your Steel Spouts With Tuff-Tube Today For A Smooth Harvest Tomorrow

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on May 10, 2019 11:00:00 AM

How often have you had to replace your metal conveyance equipment? Unprotected steel takes a beating from the bushels of corn, soybeans and other grains that tumble down it to silos or trucks. When a spout goes down, all processes are halted and the lost dollar signs start spinning in your head. Instead of sitting on your hands waiting for a spout to be repaired or replaced, avoid the situation entirely by investing in a wear- and abrasion solution like Tuff-Tube[Symbol].

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Topics: Tuff Tube, Endurawear, Urethane

3 Ways To Improve Your Productivity

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Apr 26, 2019 11:00:00 AM

Abrasion, heavy impact and corrosion are three problems that damage your expensive machinery. Daily wear and tear leads to breakdowns, and until you’re back up and running, you’re losing money. We understand this better than anyone which is why we’ve developed an entire menu of rubber and urethane products that help your expensive equipment last and keep production moving.

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Topics: HawkPad, Rubber Products, Tuff Tube, Urethane Products, Endurawear

Urethane Liners Improve Virtually EVERYTHING

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Apr 12, 2019 11:00:00 AM

Polyurethane is truly a wonder material! According to the American Chemistry Council, it is used to give clothing extra stretch, for thermal insulation in refrigerators and freezers, in nearly every part of today’s automobiles, in flooring and home furnishings, not to mention in building materials and manufacturing. 

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Topics: Urethane Products, Endurawear, Urethane, Urethane Liners

Endurawear Urethane: A True Wonder Product

Posted by Sioux Rubber & Urethane Team on Mar 20, 2019 12:00:00 PM

Endurawear Urethane is one of our signature products. We use this proprietary blend of polyurethane to enhance the performance of machinery and equipment to provide a longer lasting life. Our Endurawear Urethane is mixed for superior impact resistance, better abrasion resistance and load release to decrease maintenance costs and increase operating margins. Polyurethane is much more than just another type of plastic. Its special characteristics make it uniquely useful for many industries.

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Topics: Urethane Products, Urethane Coatings, Endurawear, Urethane