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Rubber Products Manufacturing

The rubber products industry produces a wide range of goods made from natural or synthetic rubber. Products include hoses, seals, belts, gaskets, mats, tires, and other molded or extruded rubber items. This is a light manufacturing industry closely related to plastics manufacturing and other polymer-based industries.

Product Space

Product Description NAICS Code
Rubber Hoses Flexible tubes for industrial, automotive, or household use 326220 – Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing
Seals & Gaskets Rubber components for sealing, insulating, and vibration dampening 326291 – Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use
Rubber Belts Conveyor belts, drive belts, timing belts 326299 – All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
Rubber Mats & Flooring Industrial and household mats, safety flooring 326299
Rubber Toys Children’s toys made partially or fully of rubber 326299
Rubber Components for Automotive & Machinery Rubber parts integrated in vehicles, machines, and equipment 326291 / 326299
Rubber Gloves & Protective Gear Disposable or reusable gloves for industrial or medical use 326291
Industry Description NAICS Code
Plastics Products Manufacturing Produces plastic goods that often complement or compete with rubber products 3261 – Plastics Product Manufacturing
Automotive Components Manufacturing Uses rubber products such as belts, hoses, and gaskets in vehicles 336390 – Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing
Footwear & Leather Manufacturing Produces rubber soles, boots, and other footwear components 316210 / 316990
Industrial Equipment & Machinery Uses rubber components in machinery for vibration isolation, sealing, and transport 333999 – All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing
Packaging & Containers Rubber products used in sealing or cushioning packaging 326199 – All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing (overlap with rubber packaging)

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