History

Since 1967, General Plastics & Rubber Co. has been manufacturing and machining a broad range of composite materials for hostile environments and applications where dielectic insulating properties and down hole drill ability are important.

In July 1997, controlling interest in General Plastics & Rubber Co. was purchased by a new group, with 33 years of oilfield service experience. Combined with our existing staff's experience, we have the background, commitment, and capabilities to meet your needs.

Our plant is located in southeast Houston, Texas and we currently employ about 70 people. Our manufacturing, warehouse and office space equates to approx. 25,000 sq. ft. We are continually adding capacity through new equipment, facility improvements and a growing workforce of dedicated employees.

Capabilities & Services

General Plastics & Rubber Co. has the expertise to assist you throughout the entire process - from prototype development and testing to full-scale production of down hole assemblies and products.

From initial, value-added, design and prototyping...



• Joint development of product design to reduce cost and improve performance

• In house engineering

• Aid in the selection of composite material systems for optimum performance at minimal cost

• Turnkey product sourcing and manufacturing for assemblies including: steel, duplex stainless alloys, and rubber with composite material

• Pressure testing up to 20,000 psi and 350°F

To quality, full production manufacturing

• Precision machining of composite and thermoplastic materials

• High volume CNC and manual machining centers

• Bonding of dissimilar materials and isolation joints

• Consistent on-time deliveries

• Stocking and shipping programs that minimize handling


Products

Typically, we produce composite "down hole" oilfield components such as: PDC drillable down hole components, logging tool mandrels, isolation joints, specialty cables and connectors, housing assemblies, battery housings, handling fixtures, isolation assemblies, test fixtures, antenna assemblies, and standoff assemblies. You can also look to us for specialty items such as calibration tanks, laboratory and test equipment.


General Plastics can also provide you with molded, high performance, elastomers and thermoset compounds through its subsidiary, G P Rubber, LP. GP Rubber has over 40 years experience in selecting, compounding and producing high quality elastomers and components.

 

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