Celebrating our 50th year, SMI continues to offer the widest capabilities of any specialty component fabricator in the world. We are a full-service premier fabricator of gaskets, seals, tapes and precision die cuts and we’re one of the most diversified converters in the industry.

We have connections to the finest raw material manufacturers around the globe that offers the widest selection of materials that always meets our customer’s needs and requirements.

Capabilities & Markets

Diecutting

Our versatile manufacturing capabilities includes precision die cuts for a wide array of industries and using a wide variety of materials likes foam, film, fabric, foil, rubber elastomer, plastic, hi-temp composite and more.

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Electric Vehicles

We service a wide variety of markets and industries as the world’s most comprehensive specialty components fabricator, and a global leader in die cut solutions. We offer a wide range of solutions & diversified manufacturing technologies.

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Applications & Products

Automotive / OEM

As an automotive driven company, SMI custom fabricates components for vehicle applications throughout. Whether it be deep in the assembly of the car, NVH (noise and vibration harshness) materials in the interiors that are used for buzz squeak and rattle, automotive safety / airbags, attachment tapes, under hood, interior or exterior, SMI has the material selections and expertise to make vehicles work their best. Our parts are found from bumper to bumper in gas, electric and hybrid vehicles.

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About Us

Founded in 1974, Seal Methods, Inc. (SMI) is a full service premier fabricator of gaskets, seals, tapes and precision die cuts. We are one of the most diversified converters in the industry.

SMI’s customers and suppliers are valued partners whom we treat with dignity, integrity and trust. Our association with the finest raw material manufacturers throughout the world enables us to provide the widest possible selection of materials to meet your needs.

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SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

HAYWARD, CALIFORNIA

SAN MARCOS, TEXAS

QUERÉTARO, MEXICO

Locations.

With a total of 4 facilities in North America, SMI has grown to 150,000 square feet of manufacturing space to perform for you!
HQ/ Southern California, Northern California, San Marcos Texas, Querétaro Mexico and China.

SMI Videos & Learning.

Blog / SMI News.

Visit our Blog and get the latest news about Seal Methods and the fabrication manufacturing industry. We highlight current trends and how Seal Methods is the premier fabricator on the leading edge in......

Seal Methods looks to the future and celebrating the past 50 years

Happy New Year!  As we reached the end 2023, Darin Welter, President, Seal Methods Inc., sat for an interview to reflect on all the accomplishments of the last year and how he is looking...

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Global Automotive Interior Market Trends

The demand for advanced automotive interior components is expected to grow in line with the increased demand for luxury automobiles as well as for economic cars which are projected to hold the largest market...

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Certifications.

Seal Methods Inc. is an ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 registered company. Our quality assurance department is trained to meet the stringent requirements of ISO certification and more......

Careers.

Seal Methods is one of the most diversified materials converters in the country with multiple facilities around the world. We’re growing and we’re looking for great talent. Whether you’re just launching your career or are an experienced professional, if you’d like to join a team where your innovative thinking, customer-centered attitude, and excitement about contributing are rewarded, we want to hear from you.

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