HST Materials Inc. is a fabricator and die cutter of foam tapes, sponge and dense rubber gasketing and double-coated tapes. We distribute molded rubber products, heat shrink tubing, fiberglass and expandable sleeving. We offer a variety of in-stock and special order items to the OEM market. At HST, our customers enjoy our superior service and responsiveness.
Die cutting is the mass fabrication of cut-out shapes by shearing a stock material such as paper and chipboard using tooling called a die. A die is a specialized tool used in manufacturing to cut or shape a material fitted into a press...
Kiss cutting is a method for cutting into a material where the upper layers are pierced, but the back layer is left intact. The term "kiss" refers to the way the blade touches the upper layers of the material and leaves a pattern or cut with a sufficient amount of force to leave an impression...
Gaskets are a type of mechanical seal that inhibits leakage by filling the gap between static mating surfaces. It takes advantage of the compressive force that drives the gasket material to plastically flow between the...
