Rubber Manufacturer
Wixom, Michigan
Wayne Rubber is a custom rubber manufacturer located at 29445 Wall Street in Wixom, MI, 20 miles northwest of Detroit and well within the heart of Michigan’s automotive and industrial supply chain. We manufacture molded rubber gaskets, seals, o-rings, diaphragms, vibration mounts, and custom rubber components for OEMs, Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, and industrial buyers across Michigan and the Midwest.
Compression molding, transfer molding, and injection molding are all performed in our Wixom facility. Compounds are sourced through our network of established rubber compounders, giving our Michigan customers access to a wide range of elastomers and specialty grades without the lead time and logistics overhead of working with distant suppliers.
Oakland County
Why Michigan Manufacturers Work with Wayne Rubber
Metro Detroit Proximity
Wixom sits at the intersection of I-96 and Wixom Road, with direct freeway access to Detroit, Ann Arbor, Pontiac, and the broader Oakland County manufacturing corridor. For Michigan automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, Wayne Rubber offers the logistics simplicity of a local vendor with the technical capability of a full-service custom rubber manufacturer.
Local sourcing reduces lead times, simplifies freight logistics, and makes in-person tooling reviews and quality discussions practical, offering advantages that offshore or distant domestic suppliers cannot match for Michigan-based programs.
Automotive Supply Chain Experience
Michigan’s automotive industry demands rubber components that meet tight dimensional tolerances, consistent compound properties, and reliable on-time delivery across high-volume programs. Wayne Rubber’s manufacturing background includes automotive seals, gaskets, NVH isolation components, cooling system o-rings, and custom molded parts for engine, transmission, and body applications across multiple elastomer families.
Industrial and Specialty Markets
Beyond automotive, Wayne Rubber serves Michigan’s industrial, HVAC, electrical, marine, agricultural, and defense manufacturing base. Oakland County, Macomb County, and the Grand Rapids corridor all host significant concentrations of non-automotive manufacturers who require custom rubber components for equipment sealing, vibration isolation, fluid handling, and environmental protection applications.
Engineering Support Without Sales Layers
Wayne Rubber engages directly at the engineering level. When a Michigan OEM or industrial buyer needs help selecting the right compound, reviewing a seal cross-section, or evaluating whether a standard o-ring size will work in a custom gland, our engineering team responds directly, without routing through a regional sales distributor. For Michigan customers within driving distance, on-site visits for tooling reviews and application discussions are readily available.
Custom Rubber Products for Michigan Buyers
Wayne Rubber manufactures the full range of molded and cut rubber components for Michigan OEMs, Tier suppliers, and industrial manufacturers. All products are available in standard and custom dimensions across all major elastomer families.
Michigan Industries Wayne Rubber Serves
Michigan’s manufacturing economy spans automotive, aerospace, defense, HVAC, food processing, marine, agricultural, and industrial equipment sectors, all of which require custom rubber components. Wayne Rubber’s Wixom location provides convenient access across all of these markets.
Capabilities at Our Wixom, MI Facility
- Compression Molding: high-volume thermoset rubber parts across all major elastomer families
- Transfer Molding: complex geometries, inserts, and fabric-reinforced components
- Injection Molding: tight-tolerance parts with minimal flash for precision sealing applications
- Rubber-to-Metal Bonding: elastomers bonded to steel, aluminum, and brass substrates
- Custom Tooling: full tooling design and build for custom profiles and geometries
- Quality and Testing: ASTM, ISO, and MIL test standards with full documentation available
- 12+ Elastomer Families: EPDM, NBR, FKM, silicone, HNBR, neoprene, natural rubber, and more
- Prototype to Production: development quantities through high-volume manufacturing runs
Find Wayne Rubber in Wixom, MI
29445 Wall Street
Wixom, MI 48393
Oakland County, Michigan
Contact us online to discuss your application or request a quote.
- Detroit
- Ann Arbor
- Pontiac
- Troy
- Auburn Hills
- Novi
- Livonia
- Farmington Hills
- Grand Rapids
- Lansing
- Flint
- Warren
Technical Resources for Michigan Engineers
Wayne Rubber provides free online engineering tools for o-ring sizing, gland design, and material selection. These tools are available to any engineer or buyer evaluating Wayne Rubber as a Michigan rubber supplier. No login required.
O-Ring Size Search
Search 1,400+ standard o-ring sizes across AS568, ISO 3601, Metric, and JIS B2401 by dash number, inside diameter, or cross section. Full tolerances in both inches and millimeters. Used by Michigan engineers to identify standard sizes and confirm dimensional specifications before placing an order.
O-Ring Gland Calculator
Calculate gland depth, groove width, squeeze percentage, and gland fill for piston, rod, and face seal configurations. Covers all five AS568 cross-section series in both inches and millimeters. Implements Parker ORD 5700 gland design guidelines for static and dynamic applications.
Work with a Michigan Rubber Manufacturer
Send Wayne Rubber your drawing or describe your application. Our engineering team in Wixom will respond with material recommendations, manufacturing process guidance, and a quote.