Always the right seal or rubber product for your design
Discover how ERIKS helps you as an Original Equipment Manufacturer in the search for the right solution.
The wrong material for a seal, a damper that doesn’t meet tolerances, or a rubber profile that doesn’t quite fit. Sound familiar? You’ve probably dealt with this before. That is a thing of the past when you engage ERIKS in the search for the right rubber product for your design. Discover how ERIKS’ services prevent rework, failing seals or dampers, and dissatisfied end users.
The services of ERIKS
Customization for product development
To guarantee the best quality for custom products, we work with Six Sigma engineering methods, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) simulations, and special development tracks.
Design for Six Sigma Engineering
Developing the right product starts with applying the right development principles . That is why we work with the Six Sigma DIDOV method . With the steps Define, Identify, Design, Optimize, and Verify applied by our Green Belt and Black Belt engineers, we tackle development projects with maximum efficiency and full attention to your needs.
Preventing errors with PFMEA and DFMEA
A seal must not fail and a damper must meet the correct tolerances. But what if this is not the case? For this, ERIKS uses Failure Mode and Effect Analysis methods . With these FMEAs, we investigate where errors can occur in the process (PFMEA) and the design (DFMEA) and what the effect of these failures is. By detecting these potential errors early, they are resolved before you start testing with prototypes and put the series into service.
Development tracks for customization
Sometimes customers present us with challenges that even we are not sure we can solve. For such a challenge, we start a custom development process together with you to arrive at the right product in three steps:
1. Voice of customer – Based on conversations, emails, and design info, we create a voice of customer document containing all requirements and wishes for the product.
2. Critical to Quality – The input from the voice of customer document provides an overview of the quality requirements, the Critical to Quality (CTQ). This way, we know exactly what is needed to deliver a high-quality product that meets all quality requirements.
3. Prototype development and testing – During the development and testing of prototypes, we assess together with you whether the developed solution actually meets the CTQs . In this phase, the final adjustments are made, and only when you are 100% satisfied with the product do we take the step to series production.
Clean Manufacturing & Cleanroom Packaging
Do you work for or in the food, pharmaceutical, or semiconductor industry? Then you know the importance of clean products. This goes beyond clean rubber material . The production and packaging processes must also meet high standards. With our cleanroom packaging facility in Alkmaar and clean manufacturing facilities, ERIKS complies with the ISO 14644-1 standard. In this ISO Class 6 (also known as Class 1000), particles down to 0.5µm are filtered out. Many of our suppliers also have clean production facilities. This allows us to deliver large series from cleanroom production.
Waterproof quality and batch control
Do you need seals with specific margins ? Or do you want all products in a batch to be checked? With 100% quality control and capabilities for batch checks, ERIKS always delivers the quality required.
Shorten your time-to-market with rapid prototyping
Developing a new design costs money ; the sooner this development process is completed, the sooner this investment can be recouped. At ERIKS, we understand that sometimes you cannot wait for prototypes. With the help of our rapid prototyping solutions , we deliver prototypes super fast. Through our 3D printing solutions, the ERIKS SealXpress , and molding, we can provide samples on short notice.
As customer and supplier, we were one team.
Sometimes speed is essential to respond adequately to market developments. In such situations, as a machine builder, you want to be able to switch gears quickly. At the start of the coronavirus outbreak, Demcon engaged ERIKS to modify its ventilators for intensive care units and scale up production at lightning speed.
Rubber compound development and testing
At ERIKS, you will find all common rubber compounds available. In addition, we offer compounds for specific applications in food, pharmaceuticals, gas, drinking water, and more . Is the right one not among these? Or are there special requirements regarding, for example, migration, pressure, or temperature?
We then develop the right compound in collaboration with Elastomer Research Testing bv (ERT) . ERT is a renowned rubber laboratory and part of ERIKS. They specialize in the development and testing of rubber compounds and are ISO17025 certified for this.
Brainstorm about the ideal seal, or have your design checked?
Don’t let the sealing for your machine be an afterthought. The consequences are significant if the right seal is not chosen immediately . Do you want to deliver a successful machine without rework? Then sit down with one of our specialists and get informed about the right seal for your specific design in just 30 minutes . We are at your service free of charge and without obligation.
Reverse engineering for existing solutions
Not satisfied with your current solution? We are happy to help with that too. Through reverse engineering processes , we analyze the current solution, identify areas for improvement , and ensure that you are satisfied.
Quality marks and certificates for every industry
Whether you need rubber compliant with EC1935, USP, KIWA, EN549 , or more, we supply it. In many cases, we can also supply materials with multiple certifications, such as FDA and EC1935 . This ensures that the material meets all quality requirements and legislation.
5 benefits of working with ERIKS
1. Standard or custom, always the right solution for your design
You are looking for the right seal, damper, or rubber product for your design. ERIKS has it. Our standard range consists of nearly 60,000 products . Is the right solution not among them? Then we will create the product you need together. Whether it concerns a batch size of 1,000, 100,000, or 10,000,000 units , we are at your service.
2. Support from start to finish
The design phase of your product is only step one, and we understand that very well. That is why we are also there for you after the delivery of a seal or damper with advice, on-site support, and the supply of spare parts . This prevents the quality of your machine from suffering due to the use of aftermarket parts .
3. Assured of quality and traceability
You want to deliver a good product to your customer, and failing seals or dampers have no place in that. With certainty regarding product quality and traceability of our materials, you deliver quality with conviction.
4. We think along with you and go further
Our team of specialists has seen it all, and you benefit from that. Rubber is a challenging material that can behave unpredictably . This quickly leads to missing or misinterpreting crucial information. For instance, we helped a manufacturer of food processing machinery make the machines suitable not only for the American market but also for the European one. And all this with one and the same seal.
5. Control over the supply chain, even in unprecedented situations
Never lose sleep over late deliveries or inconsistent quality again? ERIKS is in control of the supply chain when it comes to delivery times, quality control, and quality consistency . Even during the corona crisis, we were able to provide all our customers with their products on time, thanks to our global network of production sites. We did this for Demcon , among others . When a crucial component for their ventilator module turned out to be unavailable, ERIKS rushed to the rescue.
Brainstorm about the ideal seal, or have your design checked?
Don’t let the sealing for your machine be an afterthought. The consequences are significant if the right seal is not chosen immediately . Do you want to deliver a successful machine without rework? Then sit down with one of our specialists and get informed about the right seal for your specific design in just 30 minutes . We are at your service free of charge and without obligation.
