Many collets can benefit from having the slots sealed with rubber. This helps to prevent debris from entering the actuating surface of the workholding. Extending the life and accuracy of the collet and other parts in the workholding assembly. You can manufacture a collet and we can rubberize it for you. We can also replace the rubber when it has become worn or damaged. Our rubberizing process creates a strong bond with the steel. The rubber will resist degrading and falling out of the slots.
Rubber options: Black rubber: For use with water based coolants. Cheapest, fastest and most economical option. White rubber: For use with oil based coolants. Resistant to many chemicals.