Value-Added Operations

More Than Just Trims and Seals: Value-Added Solutions That Work for You

Trim-Lok goes beyond manufacturing high-quality trims and seals by offering a range of value-added operations tailored to meet your specific needs. We offer several in-line and off-line value-added processes to help streamline your production, enhance your product, and save you time and resources.
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CUT-TO-LENGTH

CUT TO LENGTH services deliver parts pre-cut to your exact size specifications, enhancing efficiency by minimizing waste and eliminating the need for additional trimming during assembly.
Available In-Line & Off-Line.

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COLOR MATCHING

COLOR MATCHING includes careful material selection, colorant management, precise manufacturing control, and quality testing to meet aesthetic standards and retain color integrity in varying environmental conditions.

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FLOCKED TAPE

FLOCKED TAPE is a heat-activated polyester flock material that is more consistent than traditional sprayed on flocking. Flocked tape can be applied in multiple locations at once.
Available In-Line & Off-Line

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NOTCHING

NOTCHING is a process where notches or cuts are made in the profile during the extrusion process, creating slots, grooves, or other required features to reduce resistance, create flexibility at specific points or reduce weight.
Available In-Line & Off-Line.

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DRILLING and
HOLE PUNCHING

DRILLING & HOLE PUNCHING Is a process where holes are created during the extrusion process, ensuring that holes are consistently placed with high precision.
Available In-Line & Off-Line.

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SLIP COATING

SLIP COATING is a thin layer of lubricant applied to the surface of a seal to help materials slide more easily over other surfaces, preventing wear, sticking, and damage during use.
Available In-Line & Off-Line

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DECORATIVE MYLAR

DECORATIVE MYLAR is a type of polyester film that is often used for its glossy, shiny appearance and durability in various decorative applications.
Available In-Line & Off-Line.

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PRINTING

PRINTING company name, logo, lot and part numbers enhances lot and part numbers enhances product identification, traceability, inventory management, and overall operational efficiency
In-Line Value-Add

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ANTI-STRETCH CORD

ANTI-STRETCH CORD is added to extruded profiles to increase strength and dimensional stability, helping the seal maintain its shape and integrity under tension, pressure, or during installation. Fiberglass thread and coated wire available.
In-Line Value-Add

Frames, Corners and O-Rings

Splicing Techniques

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BUTT SPLICING

BUTT SPLICING, also known as end-to-end bonding, joins two pieces of extruded plastic or rubber gasket end-to-end to create a continuous length.

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MITERING

MITERING is the process of cutting and joining ends of a plastic or rubber gasket at specific angles, typically 45 degrees, to form a clean, precise corner joint.

 

Bonding Methods

GLUE BOND

Glue bonding uses cyanoacrylate, a quick-curing adhesive, to join edges with precision.

INJECTION MOLDING

Injection molding is a process where molten material is injected into a mold to create seamless bonds or parts.

INFRARED SPLICE

Infrared splicing uses infrared heat to melt and bond edges seamlessly without the need for filler material (plastic only).

RUBBER FILM SPLICE

Rubber film splicing uses a a heat-activated process using rubber film to bond mitered edges without compromising the integrity or flexibility of the material.

PLASTIC FILM SPLICE

Plastic film splicing uses a heat-activated process using plastic film to bond mitered edges without compromising the integrity or flexibility of the material.