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# RL Hudson

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## Posts
- [IATF 16949:2016 Re-Certification Audit](https://rlhudson.com/iatf-169492016-re-certification-audit/): RL Hudson was confirmed with our IATF 16949:2016 re-certification audit as a designer, manufacturer, and assembler of custom molded plastic and rubber parts. See what our latest audit confirms about our quality systems.
- [Plastic Welding and Assembly Services | Secondary Operations](https://rlhudson.com/plastic-welding-and-assembly-services/): Plastic welding including ultrasonic, vibration, spin, and hot plate welding, plus assembly and testing is how RL Hudson turns many molded parts into finished, verified OEM products.
- [From Metal to Engineered Plastic: A Technical Guide for OEM Engineers](https://rlhudson.com/blog-metal-to-plastic-conversion-white-paper/): RL Hudson's technical white paper on metal-to-plastic conversion: resin selection, structural redesign, TCO analysis, and a proven implementation roadmap for OEM engineers.
- [Meet Mario Del Real, RL Hudson Director of Business Development](https://rlhudson.com/meet-mario-del-real-rl-hudson-director-of-business-development/): I started at RL Hudson in 2015 supporting the mid-west region as a Territory Manager. I was responsible for sales and support for existing customers and for development of new business in my territory. I consider RL Hudson to be the industries best kept secret. Being a growing family-owned business, we develop close relationships with those we work with. This tends to extend to the relationships we build with our customers. We try our best to provide a world class experience, yet have a small company feel, where you can talk to a real person who truly cares about our customers.
- [Meet Mike Glynn, RL Hudson Territory Manager](https://rlhudson.com/rl_hudson_territory_manager_mike_glynn/): Tell us about your experience as a Territory Manager at RL Hudson?
- [How have sales changed for RL Hudson during the pandemic?](https://rlhudson.com/how-have-sales-changed-for-rl-hudson-during-the-pandemic/): Amid COVID-19 pandemic, how has the way RL Hudson sells to current and future customers look different?
- [RL Hudson addresses supply chain challenges](https://rlhudson.com/rl-hudson-addresses-supply-chain-challenges/): What are some supply chain issues RL Hudson is facing?
- [RLH Manufacturing – Above & Beyond](https://rlhudson.com/rlh-manufacturing-above-beyond/): RL Hudson Manufacturing has been “Making Above and Beyond Seem Ordinary” lately. Living this Core Value was evident in recent weeks when our Customer Service Team, Manufacturing Team, Tooling Department, Quality Team and others worked to complete multiple PPAPs in a matter of days and rescue a customer from unanticipated surge in demand that would have shut down production lines. Thank you to these RLH Team Members for their excellent work and effort to expedite these projects.Teri Ward, Raven Appelberg, Benny Foreman, Terry Baltzer, Taylar Epperly, John Grisham, Scott Bielby, Devin Blair, Bill Winkler, Sarah Begley, Brian Dethlefs, Chris Mitts, Greg LongDuring a recent quarterly employee meeting our company president Ross Parmley challenged everyone to be EXCELLENT one day at a time. Three PPAPs, three first production runs to support demand in two days is EXCELLENT work and effort that was meaningful to some of our major customers. The projects involved a combination of new tooling, transferred tooling, and new tooling for increased demand. It’s easy to see how this level of effort and output will put RL Hudson on a path of sustained success. As we work to build on these successes, being excellent every day, we will continue to celebrate and benefit from our positive direction.
- [RLH voted BEST PLACES TO WORK 2019 by Rubber & Plastics News](https://rlhudson.com/rlh-voted-best-places-to-work-2019-by-rubber-plastics-news/)
- [RLH Employees honored as 2019 Emerging Mfg Leaders](https://rlhudson.com/rlh-employees-honored-as-2019-emerging-mfg-leaders/): Please join us in congratulating Hannah Snyder and Kasey Moore for being selected as 2019 Emerging Manufacturing Leaders. This award is sponsored by the Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. These emerging leaders are manufacturing employees under the age of 40 who are showing strong leadership potential by making significant contributions in their current role. Each award winner was selected by demonstrated excellence in four criteria: leadership through job performance, project management, community involvement, and a positive attitude toward careers in manufacturing.
- [Our custom molded plastic product development process](https://rlhudson.com/our-custom-molded-plastic-product-development-process/)
- [The Absolute Best Plastic Injection Molded Design Tips and Considerations](https://rlhudson.com/the-absolute-best-plastic-injection-molded-design-tips-and-considerations/): Design and molding. When it comes to custom plastic injection molded parts, these two undertakings must be considered together. As a top manufacturer of custom plastic injection molded parts, we know a thing or two about design. In this article, we’ll break down the absolute best plastic injection molded design tips. Here’s what you need to know.
- [Design Areas Prone to Stress Concentration](https://rlhudson.com/design-areas-prone-to-stress-concentration/)
- [Plastics Overview: From History to Molding Advice for your Custom Plastic Parts](https://rlhudson.com/plastics-overview-from-history-to-molding-advice-for-your-custom-plastic-parts/): Plastic — in today’s world, it’s just about everywhere. Items we come into contact with on a daily basis, from smartphones to SmartWater bottles, make plastic ubiquitous. Sure, you may not love plastic, but the truth is, like phones and water, plastic is essential in the modern world.  
- [How A Part Gets Its Start | Part 2](https://rlhudson.com/how-a-part-gets-its-start-2/)
- [The Long Run Advantage of Designing Custom Plastic Parts for Heavy Trucks with Reliability and Longevity in Mind](https://rlhudson.com/the-long-run-advantage-of-designing-custom-plastic-parts-for-heavy-trucks-with-reliability-and-longevity-in-mind/): On the open road, it’s still endless entertainment for kids traveling in cars to hear heavy trucks blow their air horns as they pass. Do you remember signaling to get a trucker to honk? Surely, on long trips where heavy trucks rack up miles and miles trekking across the country, drivers don’t mind a bit of amusement and interaction.
- [Rubber Hose Manufacturing](https://rlhudson.com/rubber-host-manufacturing/)
- [Rubber Hose Manufacturing: From Anatomy to Applications and Beyond](https://rlhudson.com/rubber-hose-manufacturing-from-anatomy-to-applications-and-beyond/): Whether it’s a roaring truck engine or speeding Ski-doo cutting through fresh powder, you can bet vibration plays an important role when it comes to designing and manufacturing parts for medium/heavy truck or off-highway vehicle applications. What you might not know is that rubber hoses play an essential role in absorbing vibration. What’s more, you’re probably not familiar with the anatomy of a hose, how they’re manufactured or the market and demand for applications.
- [Vibration Control](https://rlhudson.com/vibration-control/)
- [How A Part Gets Its Start](https://rlhudson.com/how-a-part-gets-its-start/): Whether it’s plastic injection molded parts for marine engines or rubber components for recreational marine applications, the road from part conception to delivery is long and winding. What does it take to bring a custom molded rubber or plastic part to fruition?  When it comes to designing, manufacturing and delivering rubber and plastic parts, there’s a lot more than meets the eye. Let's take a closer look.
- [RL Hudson & Company announces acquisition of specialized precision plastic injection molding company, Rapid Production Tooling, Inc.](https://rlhudson.com/rl-hudson-company-announces-acquisition-of-specialized-precision-plastic-injection-molding-company-rapid-production-tooling-inc/): TULSA, Oklahoma -- RL Hudson has completed the acquisition of Colorado based Rapid Production Tooling, Inc., a technically superior injection molding tooling company.  The acquisition will allow RL Hudson to leverage additional technology and capability to provide turnkey service to customers. From material development, to part and mold design, to prototype and production parts, RL Hudson now can respond quickly with high precision molds, tooling and parts. The partnership positions RL Hudson as a top technical solutions provider and provides important market diversification into new high tech markets.
- [Metal to Plastic Conversions](https://rlhudson.com/metal-to-plastic-conversions/)
- [Concepting for Cost Control: How Design for Manufacturability Creates the Perfect Plastic Part](https://rlhudson.com/design-for-manufacturability-and-the-perfect-plastic-part/): So you need custom molded plastic parts.
- [Predicting Product Performance with FEA](https://rlhudson.com/predicting-product-preformance/): FEA helps us shorten the design process and save customers money.
- [From Metal to Plastic](https://rlhudson.com/from-metal-to-plastic-metal-to-plastic-conversion-when-it-makes-sense-and-when-it-doesnt/): There are many instances in which a properly designed plastic component can replace a metal part. Let's explore some of the key advantages of "metal-to-plastic conversions."
- [Which Plastic Welding Method is Right for You?](https://rlhudson.com/which-plastic-welding-method-is-right-for-you-plastic-welding-increases-design-flexibility-but-each-method-has-its-pros-and-cons/): Plastic welding increases design flexibility, but each method has it’s pros and cons.
- [HUDSON TECHFILES | Computational Fluid Dynamics](https://rlhudson.com/hudson-techfiles/): Computational fluid dynamics, usually abbreviated as CFD, is a branch of fluid mechanics (the study of fluid flow). The interaction of liquids and gases with surfaces, such as the flow of coolant through a pipe or the flow of air over an airplane wing, is extremely complex. It was not until the development of powerful computers in the 1960s, along with the necessary software, that numerical methods and algorithms could be used to analyze and solve design problems that involve fluid flows.
- [HUDSON TECHFILES | Materials Lab Capabilities](https://rlhudson.com/hudson-techfiles-materials-lab-capabilities/): A great rubber product often requires both effective design and an innovative material. RL Hudson has remarkable capabilities in both areas. Our award-wining design engineers continue year-after-year to create new products that solve customers’ problems and save them money. And now, we have a material development laboratory that allows us to be equally innovative with materials. Here is a rundown of the equipment and capabilities of our in-house lab.

## Pages
- [Cookie Policy](https://rlhudson.com/cookie-policy/)
- [Thank You – Job App](https://rlhudson.com/thank-you-job-app/): Thank you for considering a career with RL Hudson.
- [Terms and Conditions](https://rlhudson.com/terms-and-conditions/): (a) These terms and conditions (these “Terms”) are the only terms which govern the sale of the goods (“Goods”) by R.L. Hudson & Company, an Oklahoma corporation (“Seller”), to the buyer named in the accompanying quotation (“Buyer”).
- [Apply Now](https://rlhudson.com/apply-now/): RL Hudson Job Application Form
- [Capabilities](https://rlhudson.com/capabilities/): RL Hudson is a trusted U.S. manufacturer specializing in custom plastic injection molding, rubber components and value-added unit assembly. Driven by our strong culture of partnerships and innovation, our seasoned professionals help customers solve tough design issues and ensure proper materials are aligned with every application. From concept to delivery, we produce reliable, cost-effective parts for industries that demand quality, performance, and on-time delivery.
- [Knowledge Base](https://rlhudson.com/knowledge-base/): Knowledge Base View Our News and Blogs VIEW ALL
- [Resources](https://rlhudson.com/resources/): Explore RL Hudson’s resource hub — from supplier manuals and quality policies to certifications and industry guidance designed to support manufacturing success.
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- [Careers](https://rlhudson.com/careers/): At RL Hudson, we know people power progress. As a growing, family-owned American manufacturer, we take pride in everything we do – especially our employees. We partner with some of the world’s best OEMs that rely on us for superior quality products, crafted correctly, and delivered on time. When you join RL Hudson, you become part of a dynamic, supportive team where your contributions matter and your growth is encouraged.
- [Blog](https://rlhudson.com/blog/): Blog Ready to start your project with RL Hudson? Contact Us
- [About Us](https://rlhudson.com/about-us/): skip render: ucaddon_horizontal_timeline
- [Industries](https://rlhudson.com/industries/): INDUSTRIES WE SERVE Power Generation Typical Applications:
Formed Hose | Molded Ducts | Molded Tubes | Covers Medium & Heavy Trucks Typical Applications:
Air Intake Ducts | Breather Tubes | Charge Air Coolant Hoses | High Performance Plastic | Oil System Components | Plastic Air Connectors | Rubber & Plastic Boots | Throttle Couplings | Wiring Channels | Dip Stick Assemblies Outdoor Power Equipment Typical Applications:
Carb Adapter Seals | Coolant Tanks | Drive Couplings | Fuel Hoses | Plastic Covers | Shaft Seals | Spark Plug Boots | Vibration Isolators Powersports & Off-Highway Vehicles Typical Applications:
Air Intake Hoses | Clutch Ducts | Coolant Hoses | Coolant Tanks | Cup Holder Liners | Damper Hoses | Dip Sticks | Floor Mats | Foot Pads | Fuel Lines | Hole Plugs | IAC Link Assemblies | Pedal Covers | Rubber & Plastic Boots | Shifter Boots | Turn Signal Mounts | Dip Stick Assemblies Recreational Marine Typical Applications:
Air Ducts | Coolant Hoses | Coolant Tanks | Exhaust System Seals | Exhaust Tubes | Flame Arrestor Bases | Hose & Strainer Assemblies | O-Rings | Oil Fill Tubes | Oil Pan Baffles | Outlet Tubes | Plastic Covers | Primer Bulbs | Shaft Seals | U-Joint Bellows | Vibration Isolators | Water Ducts | Dip Stick Assemblies Agriculture & Off-Highway Equipment Typical Applications:
Air Ducts | Air Intake Ducts | Bellows | Control Lever Boots | Coolant Hoses | Coolant Tanks | Oil Fill Tubes | Outlet Tubes | Vibration Isolators | Dip Stick Assemblies HVAC Typical Applications:
Molded compartments | Covers | Molded trim | Molded ducting | Plastic fans | Shrouds | Orifices | Retainer clips Waterworks Typical applications:
Molded tube | Formed hose | Molded housing | Covers | Plastic components | Valve assemblies Appliances Typical Applications:
Drain Assembly | Over molded filter mesh | Formed hose | Molded ducting | Molded trim | Retainer clips Heavy Equipment Typical Applications: Air Ducts | Air Intake Ducts | Bellows | Control Lever Boots | Coolant Hoses | Coolant Tanks | Oil Fill Tubes | Outlet Tubes | Vibration Isolators  | Dip Stick Assemblies Ready to start your project with RL Hudson? Contact Us
- [Home](https://rlhudson.com/): Few manufacturers in the U.S. can match the service RL Hudson provides in one place.  That means faster production times, tighter quality control and seamless collaboration from concept to finished part.
- [Privacy Policy](https://rlhudson.com/privacy-policy/): RL Hudson (“we,” “us,” “our”) operates the website at rlhudson.com (“Website”). This Privacy Policy describes how we collect, use, disclose, and protect personal information when you visit or interact with our Website or otherwise engage with our services.