These are some of the success stories and case studies CGR Products has completed. Learn more about our full scale of materials, die cutting, laminating, and other converting capabilities.
Manufacturing Crushed Foam Seals for a Heavy Equipment OEM
The Problem A heavy equipment original equipment manufacturer (OEM) needed several different types of foam seals for their equipment. The first supplier they contacted was CGR Products. A widely trusted manufacturer of custom flexible non-metal components, CGR was already on the OEM’s approved supplier list. The seals the OEM was looking to procure required a…
Utilizing Automation to Increase Production Rates by 33%
CGR Products is familiar with the energy and effort it takes to continuously improve long-standing pieces of business. Utilizing tools such as Kaizen events, we seek opportunities to incorporate advanced automation into our existing production processes. The Challenge: Now in business for over 50 years; CGR Products executes robust preventative maintenance programs and ensures machinery…
Gasket Redesign Reduces Costly Field Failures
New Material & Robust Design Increase Savings The Challenge: An OEM sought a solution to costly field failures caused by gasket design and composition. Due to large engine platforms and the remoteness of certain locations being serviced by field technicians, the average repair cost for a single incident cost the client tens of thousands of…
Sealing Diesel Exhaust Fluid with Precision-Cut Ensolite Foam
Last year’s polar vortex took a toll on fueling stations throughout the northern United States and Canada. Diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) was freezing inside newly installed fueling dispensers that were designed to dispense both fuel and DEF from a single pump, eliminating the need to dispense DEF manually from containers. The tanks were designed with…
Advanced Manufacturing Produces Stronger, More Durable Gasket
The Challenge: A large OEM engine builder was seeking a solution to their difficult installation process. Because of large engine components and remote installation locations, these technicians were often required to use less-than-ideal techniques to repair and install new components on damaged or out-of-service power generation units to get them back in service. The gasket…