# Rathbun Company

> Rathbun is an authorized distributor and converter of specialty industrial materials, primarily representing 3M, Aearo Technologies (E-A-R), and Laird. The company serves engineers and procurement teams in Northern California and the Midwest, offering engineered adhesives, thermal management materials, acoustic/vibration control foams, EMI shielding, and custom converting services. Customers can request quotes (RFQ) directly through the website.

## About

- [About Us](https://www.rathbun.com/about): Company background, mission, and capabilities as an authorized industrial distributor and converter.
- [Serving Northern California](https://www.rathbun.com/service-area/northern-california): Details on Rathbun's sales and distribution coverage in Northern California.
- [Serving the Midwest](https://www.rathbun.com/service-area/midwest): Details on Rathbun's sales and distribution coverage in the Midwest region.
- [ISO Certificate](https://www.rathbun.com/rathbun-iso-certificate): Rathbun's ISO certification documentation.
- [FAQ](https://www.rathbun.com/faq): Frequently asked questions about ordering, products, and services.
- [Contact Us](https://www.rathbun.com/contact): Contact form and company contact information.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.rathbun.com/privacy-policy): Rathbun's data and privacy policy.

## Request for Quote (RFQ)

- [RFQ Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/request-for-quote): How to submit a request for quote for custom or bulk material orders.
- [View RFQ Cart](https://www.rathbun.com/rfq_cart.php): Review items staged for an RFQ submission.
- [Submit Quote](https://www.rathbun.com/checkout_address.php?order_type=rfq): Submit a formal RFQ with shipping and contact details.

## 3M Products

Rathbun is an authorized 3M converter and distributor offering a wide range of 3M tapes, adhesives, thermal interface materials, EMI shielding, and specialty products.

- [3M Products Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products): Full catalog of 3M products available through Rathbun.
- [3M Antimicrobial Film](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-antimicrobial-protective-film): Surface protection films with antimicrobial properties.

### 3M Thermal Solutions

- [Non-Silicone Thermal Solutions](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/non-silicone-thermal-solutions): Overview of 3M non-silicone thermal interface materials.
  - [Thermal Pads](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/non-silicone-thermal-solutions/thermal-pads): Non-silicone thermal pad options for electronics cooling.
  - [Thermal Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/non-silicone-thermal-solutions/thermal-tapes): Non-silicone thermally conductive adhesive tapes.
- [Silicone Thermal Solutions](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/silicone-thermal-solutions): Silicone-based thermal interface materials from 3M.

### 3M EMI & Flame Retardant

- [3M EMI Shielding](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/emi): Electromagnetic interference shielding materials.
- [3M Flame Retardant Barriers (FRB)](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/flame-retardent-barriers): Flame retardant barrier materials for electronics and assemblies.

### 3M Bonding Tapes

- [Bonding Tapes Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes): Full range of 3M bonding tape solutions.
  - [Electrically Conductive Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/electrically-conductive-tapes): Tapes providing both adhesion and electrical conductivity.
  - [VHB Tape](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/vhb): Very High Bond (VHB) acrylic foam tapes for structural bonding.
  - [Double Coated Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/double-coated-tapes): Double-sided tapes for substrate-to-substrate bonding.
  - [Double Coated Foam Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/double-coated-foam-tapes): Foam-core double-sided tapes for gap-filling and bonding.
  - [Differential Double Coated Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/differential-double-coated-tapes): Tapes with different adhesive properties on each face.
  - [Adhesive Transfer Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/bonding-tapes/adhesive-transfer-tapes): Unsupported adhesive films on a release liner.
  - [Removable & Repositionable Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-removable-repositionable-tapes): Tapes designed for temporary bonding and clean removal.

### 3M Single Coated Tapes

- [Single Coated Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/single-coated-tapes): One-sided adhesive tapes for masking, sealing, and surface protection.
- [Single Coated Foam Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/single-coated-adhesives/foam-tapes): Single-sided foam-backed adhesive tapes.
- [Protective Tapes](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-protective-tapes): Surface protection tapes for manufacturing and transit.
- [Polyurethane Protective Tapes (PPT)](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-polyurethane-protective-tapes-ppt): Durable polyurethane film tapes for long-term surface protection.

### 3M Reclosable Fasteners

- [Reclosable Fasteners Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/recloseable-fasteners): Overview of 3M mechanical fastening solutions.
  - [Hook & Loop](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-hook-and-loop-recloseable-fasteners): Traditional hook-and-loop fastener strips and pads.
  - [Dual Lock](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-dual-lock-recloseable-fasteners): Interlocking reclosable fasteners with high shear strength.

### 3M Specialty Products

- [Specialty Products Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/specialty): Miscellaneous specialty 3M products.
  - [Bumpon Protective Products](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-products/specialty/bumpon): Self-adhesive rubber feet and bumpers for surface protection and vibration dampening.

## Aearo Technologies (E-A-R)

Rathbun distributes Aearo Technologies (E-A-R brand) acoustic, vibration damping, and isolation materials used in aerospace, defense, industrial, and electronics applications.

- [Aearo Technologies Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r): Full product line from Aearo / E-A-R.
- [Absorbing Foams](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/absorbing-foams): Open-cell foams engineered for sound and vibration absorption.
- [Barriers & Composites](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/barriers-composites): Noise barrier and composite damping materials.
- [CONFOR™ Foams](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/confor-foams): Slow-recovery viscoelastic foams for pressure distribution and cushioning.
  - [CONFOR™ M Series](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/confor-foams/m-series)
  - [CONFOR™ TF Series](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/confor-foams/tf-series)
  - [CONFOR™ AC Series](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/confor-foams/ac-series)
  - [CONFOR™ EG Series](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/confor-foams/eg-series)
- [Damping & Isolation](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/damping-isolation): Constrained and free-layer damping materials to reduce vibration and structure-borne noise.
- [ISOLOSS™ LS Foams](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/isoloss-ls-foams): High-performance vibration isolation foam compounds.
- [TUFshield™](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/tufshield): Protective acoustic facing and shielding material.
- [TUFCOTE™](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/tufcote-xl-acoustic-foam): Acoustic foam with a durable coated surface for industrial environments.
- [ADC Aircraft Damping Composites](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/adc-aircraft-damping-composites): Aerospace-grade damping composite panels.
- [QL Aircraft Noise Control Barrier](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/ql-aircraft-noise-control-barrier): Lightweight noise barrier for aircraft interiors.
- [Grommets](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/grommets): Elastomeric grommets for vibration isolation and cable/wire protection.
- [Fan Mounts](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/fan-mounts): Vibration-isolating mounts for cooling fans in electronics enclosures.
- [Shoulder Bolts](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/shoulder-bolts): Precision shoulder bolts used with isolation mounts.
- [Bushings & Rings](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/bushings-rings): Elastomeric bushings and rings for vibration control.
- [Equipment & Mounting Feet](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/equipment-mounting-feet): Vibration-dampening feet for industrial equipment.
- [Sandwich Mounts](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/sandwich-mounts): Compression and shear sandwich mounts for heavy equipment isolation.
- [Custom Molded Parts](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r/molded-custom-parts): Custom-molded elastomeric and foam components for OEM applications.

## Laird

- [Laird Products](https://www.rathbun.com/laird): Rathbun distributes Laird thermal interface and EMI shielding materials for electronics applications.

## Converting Services

Rathbun offers in-house precision converting of tape, foam, film, and other flexible materials into custom shapes and sizes.

- [Converting Services Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services): Summary of all available converting capabilities.
- [Kiss-Cutting](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/kiss-cutting): Cutting through material but not the liner, producing peel-and-stick parts on a roll or sheet.
- [Rotary Die Cutting](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/rotary-die-cutting): High-speed continuous die cutting using rotary tooling.
- [Laser Cutting](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/laser-cutting): Precision laser cutting for complex geometries and tight tolerances.
- [Die Cutting](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/die-cutting): Flatbed die cutting for custom part shapes from sheet or roll stock.
- [Slitting & Rewinding](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/slitting-rewinding): Cutting rolls to custom widths and rewinding to specified lengths.
- [Lamination](https://www.rathbun.com/converting-services/lamination): Bonding multiple material layers together into composite constructions.

## Specialty Solutions

Application-focused pages for engineers sourcing materials for specific performance challenges.

- [Specialty Solutions Overview](https://www.rathbun.com/specialty-solutions)
- [Thermal Management](https://www.rathbun.com/specialty-solutions/thermal-management): Material solutions for heat dissipation in electronics and assemblies.
- [ISOLOSS LS Foams](https://www.rathbun.com/specialty-solutions/isoloss-ls-foams): Vibration isolation foam solutions.
- [Damping & Isolation](https://www.rathbun.com/specialty-solutions/damping-isolation): Materials and components for structural damping and mechanical isolation.
- [Acoustical Absorbers](https://www.rathbun.com/specialty-solutions/acoustical-absorbers): Foam and composite materials for sound absorption in enclosures and assemblies.
- [SSD Cooling Solutions](https://www.rathbun.com/ssd-cooling-solutions): Thermal management materials specifically for solid-state drive cooling.

## Resources

- [EAR / 3M Company Brochure](https://www.rathbun.com/e-a-r-company-brochure): Downloadable product and capability brochure.
- [3M Converter Markets Selection Guide](https://www.rathbun.com/3m-converter-markets-selection-guide): 3M guide for selecting the right converted material solutions by market/application.
- [ISO Certificate](https://www.rathbun.com/rathbun-iso-certificate): Rathbun's current ISO quality certification.