Rubber Base Plates
Stable Bottle Support for Labelling Machinery
Rubber base plates provide the contact surface that supports glass bottles of all sizes during the labelling process. Positioned beneath the bottle, these plates create the friction required to maintain stability while bottles rotate through the machine to ensure consistent label alignment across large production runs.
Walker Rubber manufactures compression moulded rubber base plates designed for continuous operation in high-speed beverage production environments.
Supporting Bottles Through the Labelling Cycle
During labelling operations, bottles are rotated so labels can be wrapped around the container. For this process to work correctly, the bottle must remain stable while rotating.
Rubber base plates provide the grip necessary to control bottle movement throughout the labelling cycle.
Rubber base plates are most effective for glass bottles. If you need to stabilise PET bottles during labellng, please see our Grippit Pads page.
Our Capabilities
Why Choose Our Base Pads?
Compression Moulded Rubber-to-Metal Components
Our rubber base plates are manufactured using compression moulding techniques, ensuring consistent shape, durability and surface performance. The rubber plates are then fixed in place within stainless steel housing where required. We manufacture all our moulding tooling in-house, allowing components to be produced efficiently and tailored to individual machine requirements.
Materials Optimised for Grip
Rubber base pads are commonly manufactured using natural rubber, chosen for its:
- High friction properties
- Excellent wear resistance in mechanical applications
Improving Production Reliability
Rubber base pads contribute to smooth and efficient machine operation.
They help to:
- Prevent bottle slippage
- Maintain label alignment
- Support consistent production speeds
- Reduce machine downtime
Why Choose Walker Rubber?
Walker Rubber provides high-quality rubber components for packaging machinery.
Customers benefit from:
- Custom base pad designs
- In-house mould tooling
- Durable rubber compounds
- Fast production and replacement parts
- Experience supporting industrial machinery