Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone chair legs cap/cover/rubber feet for protection
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone chair legs cap/cover/rubber feet for protection
A custom component for your assembly.
Define the mating surfaces, dimensions and working conditions. ETOL manufactures the part to the agreed design and material.
- Factory direct
- Made to order
- Drawing & sample support
Share the part, its application and your estimated quantity.
Customize the fit, material and finish
Material & hardness
Selected for the contact, temperature and movement
Color & finish
Define the visible surfaces and intended color
Shape & dimensions
Develop holes, lips and walls around the mating parts
Mounting & fit
Match the attachment and installation method
Product Overview
A silicone chair legs cap covers the end of a chair leg and changes both its floor contact and its external outline. Where chairs are stacked or stored closely together, the cap must also leave the required clearance between adjoining frames. A thicker protective cover can interfere with a storage arrangement that was designed around a smaller foot.
Compare the leg profile with the cap's internal shape and check the fitted outside dimensions in the actual chair configuration. The base should be fully seated, with the rim clear of any brace or taper that would roll it downward. Matching color does not compensate for an incorrect receiving size.
After fitting the set, assess the chair standing normally and during its intended storage movement. Avoid forcing stacked frames past a protruding cap, which can peel it away from the leg. Clean the contact faces before returning chairs to a finished floor. Replace caps that no longer stay seated so the next move does not expose the hard leg end unexpectedly.
- Material options
- Custom silicone or rubber formulation, with dimensions and color adapted to the mating component.
- Hardness range
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A; rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Assess the grade against this fit requirement: The base should be fully seated, with the rim clear of any brace or taper that would roll it downward.
- Custom profile & fit
- Compare the leg profile with the cap's internal shape and check the fitted outside dimensions in the actual chair configuration.
- Assembly considerations
- After fitting the set, assess the chair standing normally and during its intended storage movement.
- Design check
- Where chairs are stacked or stored closely together, the cap must also leave the required clearance between adjoining frames.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The base should be fully seated, with the rim clear of any brace or taper that would roll it downward. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
From part requirements to production
01
Define the part
Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity
02
Review material & tooling
Agree the compound and manufacturing approach
03
Evaluate the sample
Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly
04
Produce & inspect
Manufacture and check against the approved requirements
Review the intended assembly
Material and structure
Consider hardness together with wall thickness and support.
Installation
Check access, mating dimensions and the fitting sequence.
Ordering this custom component
Can the shape be adjusted to my mating parts?
Yes. Show the receiving opening, contact surfaces and clearance limits. We can review the dimensions and retaining features around the intended fit.
Which details should be agreed before tooling?
Agree the critical dimensions, material, hardness, visible surfaces and sample requirements. Explain how the part is installed and which interfaces control its function.
Can a sample help define the replacement?
A sample can help explain the structure. Compare it with the assembly because wear, swelling or compression may have changed its original dimensions.
How is the quotation for this part determined?
The material, part geometry, tooling, quantity and finishing affect the quotation. Include the intended batch size and delivery destination when describing your requirements.
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