Bug Shields To The Rescue

Bumper Specialties is a manufacturer of self-adhesive polyurethane rubber bumper feet, but we could see how our name might be slightly misleading….

We get a ton of calls about car bumpers. No we can’t fix your engine or rotate your tires or replace your front bumper because someone backed into you. And as much as we’d like to be able to fix your ’57 Chevy’s bumper, that is not our specialty. But what we can provide you with is our own BS-57 bumper foot that is used on automotive accessories like bug shields.

Bug shields, or ‘hood protectors’ go on the front of cars and trucks directly above the headlights and extend across the whole hood. Their name is self-explanatory – but if you’re more of a visual learner:

Bug Shield 

Our bumper feet prevent the shield from banging against the car. Many automotive accessories manufacturers have designed hood protectors that successfully deflect bugs while also protecting the front body of the automobile. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, they protect your vehicle from all types of weather and debris.

Our conical, BS-57 self-adhesive bumper is perfect for this application. Its tapered shape keeps the shield from banging against the car, thus protecting the paint and hood. Depending on the make and model of your vehicle, one of our other conical bumper feet may work better for you. If you like to take your truck though rough terrain and harsh weather, you needn’t worry. For this kind of outdoor application, we provide a strong acrylic adhesive that will stay bonded regardless of the climate.

And the Oscar Goes To…Rubber Bumper Feet

This year at the Oscars, Jennifer Lawrence tripped, Brad Pitt ate a slice of pizza, and Ellen DeGeneres took a selfie that broke Twitter. However, amidst all the glitz and glamour, Bumper Specialties was only concerned with one thing: Are there non-slip rubber feet on those pretty gold Academy Award statues? Were our bumpers in the hands of (gasp!) Matthew McConaughey?

As the rich and famous bumped shoulders with their peers, we were thinking of our own bumpers. If our self adhesive protectors were indeed on Oscar, he would definitely have been voted Best Dressed based on his amazing accessories.

Some quick investigative work revealed these statistics about Oscar:

Height: 13.5” 

Weight: 8.5 lbs. 

Number of Awards Ever Presented: 2,809

Number of Rubber Feet: UNKNOWN (we’d suggest placing 4 rubber feet on the bottom of your award)

Clearly the Academy is unaware that without bumpers applied to Oscar, he could slip, slide, and crash into all of Meryl’s other awards. If the Academy did call us to outfit Oscar, we’d suggest our BS-40 rubber bumper because it is small, inconspicuous, and destined for the stage. The biggest snub of the evening was the supposed lack of bumper feet!

One bumper user that specializes in trophy and award production is SD Trophy in California. With a variety ranging from Artistic Glass Awards, Achievement Acrylic Awards, and Clear Optical Crystal Awards, they’ll provide you with top quality on any award application. 

Our rubber feet appear on the bottoms of trophies and awards for a non-slip grip on any surface. SD Trophy sells beautiful awards, so it is important to utilize rubber protectors to ensure both the award and the surface it’s displayed on are protected from scuffing or marring. 

More information can be found about applying bumper feet toglass artwork, but meanwhile, check out this gorgeous acrylic award by SD Trophy. 

Bumper Feet at the Sochi Olympics

We here at Bumper Specialties embrace the freezing temperatures and icicles that have made permanent residences on our building. And as avid lovers of all things winter, we are especially excited for the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics. From ice skating to skiing, these games will not be short on excitement – or ice. And much to our delight, an application of our bumper feet has surfaced from a company who appears to love winter as much as we do: Ski Key.

Fear not, ski lovers. Ski Key is a bumper feet customer that offers a ski and snowboard rack and locking system so that Shaun White doesn’t walk away with your Burton board.  So if you’re hitting the slopes just like the pros at the Winter Olympics, make sure your equipment is safe and secure. Our bumper feet appear on their Point of Purchase displays which can be found in hundreds of ski and snowboard shops. You can check out their website for their entire product line.

Find these at www.skikey.com

But let’s leave the half pipe to the professionals. While they’re bumping down moguls, we’re going to grab some hot chocolate, stoke the fire, and settle in to watch professional athletes maneuver down an ice luge at 100mph (160km) from the comfort of our homes. Enjoy the games, we will.

Ski Key in action

We are proud to be a worldwide manufacturer of bumper feet and we wish all of our friends in other countries the best of luck. For more information on the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics you can tune in on NBC or check out http://www.nbcolympics.com/.

Bumper Stops for Large Projects or Small Inventors

Kickstarter facilitates inventors and entrepreneurs getting their products up and running.  They help entrepreneurs raise money to get their products to the market.  Kickstarter has raised hundreds of millions of dollars to fund thousands of creative projects. 

Our Bumper Specialties blog also supports inventive products that use our bumper stops.  We support start-up companies that come up with useful and innovative projects that may need bumper stops for extra protection.  We usually get involved when designers are putting the finishing touches on their products and need rubber feet for sound dampening or spacing.  When the Kickstarter project "The mPrinter" needed rubber feet to prevent sliding and skidding, they chose Bumper Specialties bumper stops.

The mPrinter is a small printer that uses thermal printing to produce small snippets of information, called “mPrints” from either WiFi or USB connection.  mPrinter can print just about anything—including HTML, text, pictures, or even “custom hosted” Java Script.   

The mPrinter uses Bumper Specialties rubber feet

In addition to providing quality bumper stops to small start ups like mPrinter, Bumper Specialties manufactures millions rubber feet a day.  As a manufacturer of bumper stops, we can supply large companies’ high volume of rubber feet.  We make it simple for customers that have an increasing bumper demand and need to buy rubber feet in bulk.  Even with these large volume orders, we have short lead times and better logistic options because we manufacture on site.   This means our sales representatives can constantly communicate their customer’s needs with our plant managers almost instantly.  Bumper Specialties is ready to supply and help when a small invention grows into a popular product!  

Rubber Feet Like to Party!

Bumper Specialties rubber feet are getting ready to kick off summer in a fun way!  Our bumper feet are not only used to protect  everyday products like cabinet doors and picture frames, they can cut loose and have amusing purposes as well. Our small rubber feet are stuck on a fun drinking device called The Party Bomber.  We guarantee it will be the center of attention for any summer party or barbecue.

The Party Bomber is a way to mix, bomb, and serve multiple drinks at once.  Great for Jäger bombs, sake bombs, cherry bombs, or any other favorite.  You can even use it to concoct mixed drinks.  Just call your shot, and fill a pint glass with your favorite mix, press the button, and BOOM!  Four drinks ready to go!  Watch this video and see the Party Bomber in action:

You don’t need to worry about spilling your beverages all over the counter.  Our self adhesive rubber feet applied to the bottom of the acrylic Party Bomber prevents skidding or sliding.  You can thank rubber feet for minimizing party fouls by the Party Bomber, but we make no promises about you or your friends.

Rubber feet on The USB Typewriter

It’s a computer!  It’s a typewriter!  It’s BOTH!

Got an old typewriter lying around the attic or garage, gathering dusty?  Progressive technology left these typewriters—once imperative to business and education—to do nothing except take up space….until now!   The USB Typewriter combines new age technology with a classic touch.  USB Typewriters are perfect for those of you that miss tapping away on an older QWERTY.  This typewriter can attach to your 21^st century screen, MAC or PC, tablet, or iPad.

USB Typewriter gives old typewriters new meaning in this digital era, but also sells Do-It-Yourself conversion kits so you can turn your own beloved typewriter into a USB Typewriter.  These machines still fully function as “ink-on-paper” typewriters, but also electronically record keystrokes which make them compatible with your computer, tablet, or iPad.

The USB Typewriters use Bumper Specialties’ rubber feet  to electrically isolate the circuit board on the side of the machine, so it doesn't touch the metal typewriter frame.  This retro product gives a new application for our rubber bumper feet.  We are glad to be affiliated with inventive and unique products like the USB Typewriter. 

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Rubber Bumper Feet to Protect Glass Artwork

In this post, we would like to highlight some unique applications of our Self-Adhesive Polyurethane Bumper Feet. While our clear bumper protectors can be found on glass tables and glass shelving, windows and doors, and even on glass cutting boards and coasters, we feel the need to take this moment to recognize some decorative applications that use our clear rubber feet on beautiful glass art. The glass artwork industry is a fascinating one, to be sure, and creations as delicate as those produced by such highly skilled glass artists deserve every protection available to them. That’s where our protective rubber bumpers come in. 

With customers in the glass industry around the world, we at Bumper Specialties understand the level of protection these precious works of art require. Our stick on Rubber Bumper Feet are designed and manufactured to protect both the applications to which they’re applied and the surfaces on which they are placed. Bumper Specialties Inc.’s clear rubber feet will never scratch, stain, or mar any surface – especially glass! As if that wasn't enough, our clear bumpers are nearly invisible when placed on glass, allowing you to fully appreciate the beauty of these pieces without distraction. Take a look at some of our favorite applications in the glass artwork industry. These are artists from all over the world that use Bumper Specialties’ protective feet for their precious glass art. 

Adam Waimon Blown and Carved Glass

www.adamwaimon.com

Maori Boy Glassware

maoriboy.co.nz

Woodbridge Hill Glass

woodbridgehillhideaway.com.au

Echo Lake Glass

www.echolakeglassstudio.com

Unique Application of Bumper Specialties, Inc.'s Rubber Feet: Aluminyzed Photos

With countless applications in multiple industries throughout the world, including everything from cabinet door stops, picture frame corner protectors, and cutting board feet to iPod dock speakers, laptop rubber feet, and other electronics, we here at Bumper Specialties never cease to be amazed by some of the creative and unique uses for our Self-Adhesive Polyurethane Bumper Feet.

In this blog post, we would like to feature one of our customers who, we believe, has found a very interesting application on which to use our bumpers. Based in New York City, Aluminyze has come up with an awesome idea. They can take any picture, and infuse it into aluminum! The lightweight, durable, and beautiful image that results can be mounted directly onto the wall without the use of any type of frame. Along with the “Wall Float”, Aluminyze also offers “Easel” and “Acrylic Pedestal” fixture options.

The bumper stops serve to protect the wall behind the Aluminyzed Photos when mounted. Because these bumper pads do not contain plasticizers, oils, or fillers, they won't mar, scratch, or stain any surface, keeping the walls undamaged. The same bumpers are used for pictures in frames, too. Don’t forget! If you want to keep your walls free from damage, always use Rubber Feet to the lift the sharp edges of picture frames away from your walls.

Whether you're hanging a photo of your kids from the holidays or overseeing the world's largest art gallery, you're going to need a picture frame that doesn't damage the wall behind it. Our rubber bumper feet are perfect for keeping your picture frames in place. They act as a protective barrier between the sharp edges of the frame and the easily damaged wall beneath it. Don't compromise on quality. Make sure you're protected by Bumper Specialties.

While we have years of experience working with companies in the custom framing and framing accessories industries, we’re excited to see how Aluminyze is changing the game. Their frameless aluminum pictures are both simple and sophisticated. What could be better? See these stylish creations for yourself at http://aluminyze.com and order one today!

Unique Application of Bumper Specialties, Inc.'s Rubber Feet: The Porch Potty

With countless applications in multiple industries throughout the world, including everything from cabinet door stops, picture frame corner protectors, and cutting board feet to iPod dock speakers, laptop rubber feet, and other electronics, we here at Bumper Specialties never cease to be amazed by some of the creative and unique uses for our Self-Adhesive Polyurethane Bumper Feet

In this blog post, we would like to feature one of our customers who, we believe, has found a very interesting application on which to use our bumpers. Based in Southern California, Porch Potty has come up with a really creative solution for dog owners everywhere. This puppy potty training solution is the only self-rinsing “dog potty” for indoors or outdoors and even gives users the option to choose from real sod or synthetic grass.

The #1 Selling Grass Litter Box for Dogs - Potty Training Made Easy!

The bumper stops serve to stabilize the beautifully designed box when dogs climb up to do their business. Because these bumper pads do not contain plasticizers, oils, or fillers, they won't mar, scratch, or stain any surface - whether you choose to keep your Porch Potty inside or out!

Here at Bumper Specialties, we’re no strangers to the pet industry. You can find our Rubber Feet on applications like dog bowls to prevent sliding, wall protectors for pet gates, and stabilizers for scratching posts. The Porch Potty, however, is surely one of the most unique. What a great way to “Take the hassle out of housebreaking your pup!”  Not convinced yet? Head on over to http://www.porchpotty.com and see the “Dog owner’s dream come true” for yourself!

The New iPad, iPhone 5, and iPod Touch Applications

In the midst of all the excitement for today’s iPhone 5 announcement, we at Bumper Specialties, Inc. would like to take this moment to enlighten our readers about a few of the interesting Apple-related applications of our Self-Adhesive Polyurethane Bumper Feet. Customers have been using our rubber feet for iPads, iPhones, and even iPods since the respective releases of these industry-changing devices. From international corporations and electronics manufacturers to DIY techies and high school students, people all over the world have found excellent uses for our rubber bumpers. Our adhesive-backed bumper pads prevent iPhone docks, mounts, and cases from skidding and sliding around on all types of surfaces. They protect the smartphones and tablets from accidental damage related to scratches, dents, and other types of wear-and-tear. Check out some of our customers who use our rubber feet to make awesome iPhone, iPad, and iPod accessories!

Premium iPhone Stand + Charger + Dock by Outlaaw  
Outlaaw.com

The RokStand™ for iPhone, iPod, and other Mobile Devices by ROKLOR

RokStand.com

Mic Stand Side Mount for iPad by TheGigEasy 

TheGigEasy.com 

It’s not just companies buying our bumper stops in bulk and applying them to their products, either. Individuals regularly buy our Rubber Feet in smaller quantities for their own personal use. We’d love to hear about some of the creative iPad, iPod, and iPhone applications that you’ve come up with! Let us know!

Unique Application of Bumper Specialties, Inc.'s Rubber Feet: The Frivolous Engineering Company

With countless applications in multiple industries throughout the world, including everything from cabinet door stops, picture frame corner protectors, and cutting board feet to iPod dock speakers, laptop rubber feet, and other electronics, we here at Bumper Specialties never cease to be amazed by some of the creative and unique uses for our self-adhesive polyurethane bumper feet.

In this blog post, we would like to feature one of our customers who, we believe, has found a very interesting application on which to use our bumpers. From Regina, SK, Canada, The Frivolous Engineering Company builds and sells something they call, “The Most Useless Machine EVER!” As the video for this clever little box has over 8,000,000 YouTube views (WOW!), you may have already seen it, but if not, here it is:

Bumper Specialties, Inc.'s self-adhesive rubber feet can be found on the bottom of this device. The bumper stops serve to stabilize the machine on any type of desk, table, or countertop, preventing skidding or sliding. The best part is that these bumper pads do not contain plasticizers, oils, or fillers, so they won't mar, scratch, or stain any surface.

We can’t wait to get our hands on one of The Ultimate Useless Machines, but don’t expect to hear from us for a while once we do. We’ll be busy trying to keep that box open. Why would someone construct a  contraption whose only function is to turn itself off? We haven’t a clue. It’s maddening, but then again, that’s why it’s such a remarkably successful invention. To purchase or find out more information about The Frivolous Engineering Company’s Ultimate Useless Machine, head on over to http://frivolousengineering.com/.