Seal Master Corporation

Seal Master Corporation – Custom Reinforced Inflatable Seals for Aerospace

Core Services & Expertise

Seal Master Corporation manufactures custom-engineered, fabric-reinforced inflatable seals and bags for aerospace, defense, and aviation applications. Founded in 1974 by Edward J. Bittle in Kent, Ohio, this specialized manufacturer has designed over 8,500 custom rubber products serving industries worldwide.

Seal Master’s fully molded construction process uses high temperature and pressure fabrication techniques to deliver structural integrity and consistent inflation across entire striking surfaces. The company’s aerospace portfolio includes inflatable seals for aircraft hangars, door sealing systems, environmental control chambers, and specialized rubber components requiring millions of duty cycles.

With 50 years of engineering expertise, Seal Master solves complex sealing challenges that conventional mechanical solutions cannot address.

Geographic Reach & Capabilities

Operating from its state-of-the-art facility at 368 Martinel Drive in Kent, Ohio, Seal Master serves aerospace customers globally with custom design, engineering, and manufacturing services. The company’s hand-built fabrication process ensures quality control from initial design through final testing.

Seal Master’s engineering team collaborates with aerospace manufacturers to develop application-specific solutions, whether for large-scale aircraft hangar doors or precision components for avionics environmental sealing.

Their rapid prototyping capabilities and experienced staff enable quick-turn solutions for urgent aerospace programs while maintaining production capacity for high-volume manufacturing runs.

Industry Credentials & Partnerships

Seal Master operates under rigorous quality standards with stringent testing processes validating performance across aerospace applications. The company’s fully molded, fabric-reinforced construction delivers advantages over mechanical sealing solutions: structural integrity across millions of duty cycles, no compression set issues, simplified hardware requirements, and superior long-term performance.

Their aerospace and defense sector experience spans aircraft door seals, environmental control systems, pressure management applications, and specialized military equipment.

Aviation parts suppliers and aircraft manufacturers partner with Seal Master for inflatable sealing solutions requiring precise engineered force, environmental resistance, and documented reliability for FAA-regulated applications.

Client Benefits & Advantages

Key Capabilities:

• Aircraft Hangar Door Seals: Large-scale inflatable sealing systems for commercial and military hangars
• Pressure Management Solutions: Environmental control seals for aircraft cabins and cargo holds
• Custom Rubber Molding: Application-specific elastomer formulations and reinforcement designs
• Fabric-Reinforced Construction: Enhanced strength and durability through integrated fabric layers
• Engineered Force Applications: Holding, lifting, pushing, sealing, squeezing, and stopping force solutions
• Rapid Prototyping: Quick-turn design and testing for new aerospace applications
• Production Manufacturing: Scalable capacity from single specialty items to large production runs

Seal Master’s fully molded construction process incorporates both high temperature and pressure during fabrication, improving elastomeric properties and ensuring consistent inflation pressure. This construction method eliminates common failure modes associated with glued or stitched inflatable seals.

The company’s mission focuses on solving problems with innovative engineered solutions, valuing integrity, communication, and long-term customer relationships.

Quick Facts:

• Founded: 1974 (50 years of inflatable seal manufacturing excellence)
• Location: Kent, Ohio
• Product Portfolio: 8,500+ custom-engineered rubber products
• Specialization: Fabric-reinforced inflatable seals and bags
• Markets Served: Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Marine, Manufacturing, HVAC, Nuclear Energy

Contact Details

Address: 2 International Dr Suite 105, Rye Brook, NY 10573, USA
Phone: 330 673 8410
Email: info@sealmaster.com
Website: www.sealmaster.com

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