Grand River Rubber & Plastics Blog

The Power of Partnership

Posted by Kellie West on Mar 12, 2026 1:58:59 PM

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets, Manufacturing Partnerships, OEM Manufacturing, Custom Gaskets

Powering Performance: How Lathe-Cut Gaskets Keep Transformers Running Strong

Posted by Kellie West on Dec 15, 2025 2:16:06 PM

At Grand River Rubber & Plastics, we manufacture precision lathe-cut rubber gaskets engineered to perform in demanding industrial environments, including the transformer industry. Whether in high-voltage (HV) or low-voltage (LV) applications, our gaskets help maintain bushing integrity, prevent leaks, and extend the life of electrical equipment.

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets

Improving Chemical Pump Performance with Lathe-Cut Gaskets

Posted by Kellie West on Jun 26, 2025 10:01:13 AM

Chemical pumps, like centrifugal and positive displacement pumps, depend on precision engineering and durable materials to ensure reliability in harsh applications and operating conditions. Lathe-cut gaskets provide robust sealing solutions that enhance efficiency and extend the life of the pump. Learn more about lathe-cut gaskets below.

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets

Lathe-Cut Gaskets: A Reliable Sealing Solution for Fluid Transfer Systems

Posted by Kellie West on May 6, 2025 3:14:39 PM

In fluid transfer systems, a secure and leak-proof seal is essential to maintaining efficiency and safety. One of the most reliable sealing solutions available today is a lathe-cut gasket. These gaskets play a fundamental role in a wide range of applications, from industrial pumps to couplings and adapters.

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets

The Essential Role of Lathe-Cut Gaskets in Small Appliances

Posted by Kellie West on Feb 5, 2025 2:11:53 PM
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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets

Grand River Rubber & Plastics Acquires Lathe Cut Gasket and Seal Division of ASC Engineered Solutions, LLC. (Ashtabula Rubber Co.)

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Mar 21, 2023 5:37:27 PM
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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets, die cut gaskets, seals

Red Head Brass Case Study

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Aug 24, 2022 3:02:58 PM

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets

Meet Vicki Ellsworth, Customer Service Representative

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Jul 29, 2022 9:23:19 AM

When you start asking questions of Grand River Rubber & Plastics employees, a common theme emerges: there’s no such thing as a ‘typical’ workday, and they seem to like it that way.

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets, employee ownership, Work at Grand River Rubber

Meet Jim Hlebovy, Process Engineer

Posted by Alan Blankenship on Jun 23, 2022 2:21:48 PM

Jim Hlebovy joined Grand River Rubber & Plastics in 2018 as a Quality Engineer, then the position evolved into a Process Engineer. He has worked in both Quality and Engineering. Jim said that as a child, he wanted to be a mechanic or someone who worked on equipment to fix it.

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets, employee ownership, Work at Grand River Rubber

Manufacturing Job is “Grand”

Posted by Alan Blankenship on May 18, 2022 2:14:02 PM

 

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Topics: Lathe Cut Gaskets, die cut gaskets, sweeper belts, Manufacturingjobs