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NAICS 326291: Rubber product manufacturing for mechanical use

NAICS 326291 is the industry code for rubber product manufacturing for mechanical use. Use it on loan applications, tax forms and registrations. Explore financing for manufacturing and start your application when you are ready.

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What 326291 covers

This code covers makers of molded and extruded rubber parts used in machinery and vehicles, such as seals, grommets, bushings, gaskets and vibration mounts.

Included in this code

  • Molded rubber seals and grommets
  • Rubber bushings and vibration mounts
  • Extruded rubber weatherstripping
  • Rubber diaphragms
  • Custom molded rubber parts

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Businesses that use 326291

Custom rubber molderAnti vibration mount makerAutomotive seal producer

Financing for this trade

Rubber molders finance compression and injection presses with equipment loans and fund compound inventory with lines of credit. Lenders look at OEM concentration, especially automotive, and tooling ownership.

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Is 326291 the right code for a mechanical rubber goods manufacturer?

Yes, if you mold or extrude rubber parts used in machines, vehicles or equipment. Gaskets and packing made from other materials go in 339991, and rubber consumer goods like balloons or erasers fit 326299. Hose and belts belong in 326220. Recyclers turning scrap tires into crumb rubber products often fit here too.

What is the SBA size standard for 326291?

Under 13 CFR 121.201, a business classified under NAICS 326291 is small if it averages no more than 750 employees, counting affiliates, over the prior 24 months. SBA uses that number for loan eligibility and federal agencies use it for small business set asides. A firm above it can still qualify for SBA 7(a) and 504 loans under the alternative standard of $15 million tangible net worth and $5 million average net income.

What financing works for rubber molders?

Rubber molders usually finance presses and mixing mills with equipment loans and add an asset based line for receivables from OEMs. Tooling is often customer funded. SBA 7(a) loans are widely used to buy established molding shops, especially owner retirements. Lenders move fastest when financial statements, tax returns and a debt schedule are ready to share.

What does NAICS 326291 cover?

Rubber product manufacturing for mechanical use. Industry level code in NAICS 2022, under 31-33 Manufacturing, 326 Plastics and rubber products manufacturing, 3262 Rubber product manufacturing, 32629 Other rubber product manufacturing.

What financing do NAICS 326291 businesses use?

Equipment financing, working capital, SBA loans and invoice factoring are the products placed most for manufacturing businesses. Start an application and the AI matches the deal to lenders that fund this code.

Where do I put NAICS 326291?

On the SBA loan application, on federal Schedule C or Form 1120, on SAM.gov and state registrations, and on most lender applications. A business can report more than one code; use this one if it describes what produces most of your revenue.