Description
Rubber Parts for Vehicle Service Equipment and Workshops
Barbieri Rubber produces rubber parts for vehicle service equipment and mechanical workshops: car lift pads, bellows, anti-vibration feet, flat seals, caps, protections and accessories for car lifts, hoists, presses, workbenches, pump units, lifters and workshop equipment. Production includes catalog rubber components and custom-designed products for vehicle service equipment manufacturers.
Typical vehicle service equipment requirements
Vehicle service equipment requires rubber components with high load capacity, oil resistance, high mechanical stress and repeated cycles. Car lift pads must support vehicle weight without excessive deformation and ensure non-slip grip on the bodywork. Bellows and protections must resist oils, splashes and workshop environment. Anti-vibration feet must damp vibration from pump units and compressors.
Most requested vehicle service equipment components
Most requested sector components: round and rectangular pads for car lifts, cylindrical and parabolic anti-vibration feet for hydraulic lifting pump units, protection bellows for lifting cylinders, caps and protections for hydraulic fittings, flat seals for power packs and pumps, grommets for cabinets, bumpers for handling.
Typical compounds for vehicle service equipment
NR/SBR is used for pads and bumpers thanks to good damping and tear resistance. NBR is the standard choice for contact with oils, mineral lubricants and brake fluids. EPDM is suitable for outdoor exposure and ozone. FKM (Viton®) is used for aggressive synthetic oils. Hardness typically ranges from 60 to 80 Shore A for lift pads and 40 to 70 Shore A for damping components.
| Compound | Temperature range | Feature | Typical applications |
| NBR (Nitrile) | -40 / +130 °C | Resistance to mineral oils | Hydraulics, automotive |
| EPDM | -40 / +100 °C | Water, steam, ozone, UV | Hydraulics, outdoor, photovoltaic |
| VMQ (Silicone) | -60 / +200 °C | High temperatures | Food-grade, high-T |
| FKM (Viton®) | -10 / +180 °C | Aggressive oils, solvents | Chemicals, automotive, hydraulics |
| HNBR | -20 / +160 °C | Oils + high temperature | Heavy-duty hydraulics |
| NR / SBR | -50 / +90 °C | Mechanical elasticity | Anti-vibration, general purpose |
Standard and custom vehicle service equipment components
Most vehicle service equipment parts are available from catalog as standard rubber components, with short lead times and no tooling cost. For lift, press and special equipment manufacturers we produce items on drawing: at least a preliminary drawing from the customer is required. The dedicated mold is manufactured in cooperation with our trusted toolmaking partners.
Frequently asked questions
Which car lift pads are available from stock?
Round and rectangular pads in the most recurrent market sizes are standard catalog items. For specific lifts we produce custom pads with the profile required by the manufacturer.
Which hardness for car lift pads?
Typically 60-80 Shore A. Higher hardness increases load capacity and limits deformation under vehicle weight, medium hardness offers the best balance between load and non-slip grip.
Do you produce custom parts for vehicle service equipment manufacturers?
Yes. For lift, press and special equipment manufacturers we produce pads, bellows, anti-vibration feet and protections on drawing. At least a preliminary drawing from the customer is required. The dedicated mold is manufactured in cooperation with our trusted toolmaking partners.
Do you make rubber-to-metal bonded parts?
Yes. Pads, anti-vibration mounts and supports can be produced through rubber-to-metal bonding with threaded inserts for direct fastening to the frame or platform.
Which quality standards do you follow?
ISO 9001 certified production with compound traceability and process control. Conformity documentation on customer request.
