Automotive

For 50 years BARBIERI RUBBER has been manufacturing all the rubber parts in the steering system of vehicles and other means of transport and movement, produced by the most prestigious European manufacturers.

Over the years we have specialized in designing and molding shock absorbers for the steering column, protection boots and bellows for transmission assemblies, and steering axle joints.

The protection boot for the steering system protects the constant-velocity joint from dust, mud, water and small solid bodies. The use of quality rubber in the protection boot is a necessity to achieve the high level of performance required by our automotive sector clients.

Once the bellows or boot mold has been created, we can produce it (by compression or injection molding) using all the main types of rubber available on the market. The choice of material for the boot is as important as its design.

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Description

Antivibrants, protective boots, and bellows

Over the years, Barbieri Rubber has specialized in designing and molding automotive rubber components, including automotive antivibrants for steering columns and steering boots. Our steering bellows protect joints and transmission parts from dirt, water, and debris, ensuring proper functionality even under harsh conditions and extending the lifespan of mechanical systems. These components also help reduce vibration, noise, and wear, improving comfort and safety in vehicles.

Using rubber for protective boots is the best choice for high-quality automotive applications. Dust boots, piston boots, brake pump bellows, and brake valve bellows provide resistance and reliability, safeguarding critical parts of steering, braking, and integrated electronic systems. They also help maintain consistent performance during frequent mechanical movements and extreme environmental conditions.

Production and Customization

Once a mold is made, we can produce molded automotive rubber parts via compression or injection molding. Material choice, including steering column rubber, piston seals, and protective boots, is as important as design. We also manufacture rubber intake manifolds, air and fuel hoses, and battery seals, all designed to withstand mechanical stress and external agents.

Moreover, custom automotive rubber components, vent suction cups, bearing mounts rubber, and drive shaft bellows are available for specialized applications. Our steering bellows, valve boots, and protective rubber parts are tested in real conditions and in the lab to ensure consistent performance. Continuous collaboration with clients allows the design of automotive rubber components that integrate perfectly with modern mechanical, electronic, and hydraulic systems. These components also enhance reliability, reduce maintenance, and contribute to longer vehicle lifespan.

Benefits of Automotive Rubber Components

  • Protects steering joints and transmission parts

  • Resistant to water, dirt, and environmental agents

  • Customizable in shape, size, and hardness

  • Suitable for brake pumps, valves, and electronic systems

  • Increases vehicle reliability and component lifespan

  • Tested for extreme conditions

Additional information

Materials

The rubber that is used must be both elastic, to keep the mechanical stress within the elastomer to a minimum, and also mechanically resistant to shocks.

The rubber of the protective boot is frequently hit by splashes of fluid such as oil and gasoline, while grease or lubricant that is corrosive for certain types of rubber is used inside the steering joint. These conditions make proper engineering of the materials critically important.

Also, correct determination of the temperature range in which the rubber component will be working is vital, so as to avoid problems of vitrification or deterioration of the material, resulting in the loss of its fundamental elasticity.

For all of these reasons, the choice of rubber is a determining factor; BARBIERI RUBBER usually studies and plans both the design and the material to be used in collaboration with the customer.

Es muy importante determinar el intervalo de temperaturas bajo las que trabajará el artículo de goma para evitar problemas de vitrificación o deterioro del material con la consiguiente pérdida de características elásticas fundamentales.

Por todos estos motivos, la elección de la goma es un factor determinante.

BARBIERI RUBBER estudia y proyecta en colaboración con el cliente tanto el diseño como el material a utilizar, ofreciendo también el servicio de análisis de los materiales y efectuando pruebas de vida acelerada en laboratorio.
Applications

Barbieri Rubber has been involved with the manufacture of brake pincers for over 50 years, from design to production of the dust boot and the piston seal.

The materials developed for these items have taken several years of study and testing and are still evolving and being improved upon.

The rubber used is certified, it is not subject to deterioration by the brake oil or brake fluid, and at the same time it maintains its seal and protection characteristics for a long time.