For over 65 years, Saunders—a division of R.S. Hughes—has been helping top OEMs in several industries cut costs and increase production through material selection and design solutions. Today, Saunders provides custom cut solutions using state-of-the-art converting technologies, including die/kiss cutting, laser cutting, digital cutting, complex laminating, precision slitting, flexographic printing, rewinding, prototyping, kit assembly and more.

Key products and solutions include:

• Gasketing and Sealing
• Thermal Management and EMI/RFI
• Bonding and Fastening
• Surface Protection
• Masking
• Vibration Control
• Sound Dampening
• Packaging

We support customer projects in a variety of key industries, including transportation, medical device, electronics, aerospace, defense, general industrial and many more.

Saunders + R.S. Hughes = Top-of-Class Custom-Cut Solutions

The Kriebles eliminated the issue of vibrational loosening of nuts and bolts in machinery, which caused wear and tear, leaks and other mechanical failures. They developed adhesives that hardened without air and kept nuts and bolts in place.

• Avoid backorders
• Eliminate tedious manual processes
• Eliminate costly waste and downtime

Expansive Inventory

Another advantage Saunders’ customers get from our connection with R.S. Hughes is access to its huge inventory footprint—over 50 stocking warehouses and more than 800,000 SKUs.  This can save customers time and money, especially in low- and mid-volume situations.

Often, a material will have a minimum order quantity (MOQ) in addition to Saunders’ labor and die tooling costs. That can make low-volume orders rather expensive. Because Saunders has access to R.S. Hughes’ large inventory footprint, you’re able to pull only the amount of product needed from existing stock.  

For example, Instead of buying a case of 36 rolls to meet the MOQ, we can often pull just the one or two rolls needed and get the parts to customers very quickly for an efficient and cost-effective approach.

Why Customers Choose Saunders

Our customers prefer Saunders for several important reasons:

• We offer top-quality engineered parts that meet tight tolerances and material requirements.
• We use the best materials and converting machines, based on the project scope and volume.
• We offer competitive pricing and engineering solutions.

Additional reasons customers prefer Saunders include:

• Over $500,000 worth of tapes and foams in stock.
• Our state-of-the-art equipment can handle most converting needs.
• A broad vendor network allows us to source most products directly.
• Our highly experienced sales, estimating, customer service and production staff puts customers first with our relentless commitment to serve.

Lastly, as a preferred 3M distributor, we offer plenty of 3M product options and support from the 3M sales representative network.

Saunders: The Go-to Converter

One of the key reasons Saunders is the go-to converting specialist is the advantages its association with R.S. Hughes brings to customers. When teamed with Saunders’ extensive converting services, state-of-the-art technologies, vendor network, and product engineers who tailor material solutions to meet the highest design regulations and standards for top OEMs, it’s an unbeatable combination.

Find your solution with Saunders today!