Fairchild Gaskets and Sealing Systems

About Fairchild Industries

Fairchild Industries is a family-owned designer, developer, and distributor of rubber and plastic sealing components headquartered in Lake Zurich, Illinois. Founded in the early 1960s as McClure Associates, Inc., the company has grown over more than five decades into one of the automotive aftermarket's most trusted names in weatherstripping and sealing solutions — all while remaining independently operated by the same founding family.

At the core of Fairchild's reputation is a straightforward but demanding philosophy: engineer every part to meet or exceed OEM specifications. Fairchild manufactures its replacement weatherstrip and seal products in a state-of-the-art, ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Illinois, and leverages ERP/MRP systems, engineering software, and advanced machinery including 3-D printers and precision measuring systems to ensure the best possible fitment. That commitment to process integrity is what separates a Fairchild seal from a generic replacement — every component is engineered to fit the first time.

A Complete Sealing System, Not Just Individual Parts

Seals and weatherstripping are critical for protecting vehicles from noise, dust, water, and other environmental elements, and Fairchild Industries offers a robust range of sealing solutions designed to meet diverse automotive needs. Their catalog spans everything from individual seals to comprehensive kit solutions that tackle an entire vehicle's sealing system in one purchase.

For drivers looking to restore or refresh their doors, Fairchild's Door Seal Kits deliver a complete, vehicle-specific set of components to eliminate drafts, leaks, and road noise. Meanwhile, the brand's popular Door Window Belt Weatherstrip Kits address the beltline — the critical strip along the top of each door that keeps water, dust, and wind from sneaking past the glass. Belt weatherstrips, also known as beltline moldings or window felts, run along the interior beltline of a door to prevent water, air, and dust from entering the vehicle, and on the exterior they also serve as an ornamental component that can feature chrome or stainless steel beads.

Beyond door-specific solutions, Fairchild produces Body Seal Kits that address the broader closure system of a vehicle — ensuring that every gap along the body is properly sealed against the elements. Individual Door Seals round out their door-sealing lineup for targeted repairs, while Tailgate Seals extend that same precision engineering to the rear of trucks and SUVs, protecting cargo areas from water intrusion and weather damage.

Engineering Expertise Backed by ISO Certification

Fairchild Industries is recognized as a first-choice supplier for rubber and plastic components by world-class companies that value quality parts, reliable service, and engineering expertise, partnering with customers from design through development and on to distribution. Their wide range of capabilities includes engineering design services, FEA and CAE analysis, prototyping in plastic and rubber-like materials, development of extrusions and moldings, as well as value-added processes like slip coating, flocking, clips, and taping.

Since the 1990s, the company has been a leading provider to restoration and crash automotive markets. Whether you are restoring a classic pickup, replacing worn seals on a modern daily driver, or sourcing components for a fleet, Fairchild offers quality rubber seals and weatherstrip components for virtually any automotive application, including cars, trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs — new or vintage.