Valve Stem on Latex

Posted by guest on: Feb 23rd 2007 1:28:21 pm

I plan to purchase latex sheet to produce beanbags. The beanbags will be used to measure the contours for people's butts for custom seating. I need to attach a valve stem to one surface of the latex beanbag. The valve stem needs to be similar to the stem found on an inner tube. It must have a large rubber base to glue it to the latex. The stem is then attached to a vacuum pump that removes the air from the beanbag. The result is a contour of the person's butt that can be measured and duplicated as a custom seat. I have two questions: 1. Does anyone know where I can find inner tube valve stems? 2. What type of glue or cement is needed to attach the valve stem to the latex? Thanks, Don