Suggestion for new rubber in top bow clamps

[Stude Light]

The rubber in my top bow clamp is petrified rubber so I removed it and was looking for a replacement. I'm sure someone on this forum has come up with a good solution in the past they are willing to share. BTW - I am still on the hunt for a mate to this one. It is number 439 and is rather tall.

 

The rubber is a T shape with and wedges in the slot of the clamp.

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Scott

[keiser31]

1 hour ago, Stude Light said:

The rubber in my top bow clamp is petrified rubber so I removed it and was looking for a replacement. I'm sure someone on this forum has come up with a good solution in the past they are willing to share. BTW - I am still on the hunt for a mate to this one. It is number 439 and is rather tall.

 

The rubber is a T shape with and wedges in the slot of the clamp.

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Scott

Go here to see different profiles of rubber....Google...."rubber weatherstrip profiles photo".

[Gary_Ash]

Dimensions?  Steele Rubber catalog didn't show anything that shape.  You might have to make a simple mold and pour liquid urethane into it to make the parts.  Maybe about 60 durometer.  Smooth-On makes casting resins of many types plus mold release, etc.

https://www.smooth-on.com/products/kx-flex-60/