Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone Rubber Cap, Rubber Dust Plug Cover
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone Rubber Cap, Rubber Dust Plug Cover
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
Rubber dust caps molded in silicone should follow the outside shapes of the ends they cover. Custom dimensions allow the mouth, wall depth, and visible face to be developed as one component. Material and hardness should suit the contact conditions and the intended installation method.
Measure the mating area over the full engagement length. A raised seam or shoulder can prevent the cap from reaching its intended seat even when the opening dimension looks correct. Leave enough clearance around the mouth so that it does not fold against adjacent structure.
Install the cap evenly on a clean surface and check the perimeter after fitting. If it will be removed during servicing, the exposed portion should remain accessible without requiring a pointed tool beneath the edge. Keep the removed cover free of particles before refitting. During care, inspect the mouth and wall transitions for cuts or permanent stretching. Replace with the matching internal profile and depth so that the cover returns to its designed position over the component.
- Material options
- Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. Material and hardness should suit the contact conditions and the intended installation method.
- Custom geometry
- A raised seam or shoulder can prevent the cap from reaching its intended seat even when the opening dimension looks correct.
- Fit evaluation
- Measure the mating area over the full engagement length.
- Color & OEM
- Custom colors; OEM identification positioned outside closure contact surfaces.
Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Custom dimensions allow the mouth, wall depth, and visible face to be developed as one component. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Stopper & Plug Size Catalog
Choose a blind-hole, tapered, undercut or solid T-shaped profile, then compare its dimensions with the opening and available seating depth. Each profile has its own drawing and dimension meanings.
RST Blind-Hole Plugs
155 T-shaped plug sizes. Match shank diameter A, head diameter B, shank length C and head thickness D. E is the bottom blind-hole diameter; E = 0 indicates a solid shank.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | E | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RST2.5-5.5-5.3 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST2.7-5.5-5 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3-4.3-4.5 | 3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0 | mm |
| RST3-7-7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2.2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.3-6.5-6 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.5-6.5-6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-10.5 | 3.8 | 7 | 10.5 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-7 | 3.8 | 7 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-6 | 3.8 | 7 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4-7.5-6 | 4 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST4-9.5-7 | 4 | 9.5 | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.3-8-6 | 4.3 | 8 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.5-7.5-6 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.8-6.8-3.6 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.8-9-7 | 4.8 | 9 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
RSA Tapered Stoppers
70 tapered stopper sizes. Compare the large-end diameter A, small-end diameter B and overall height with the opening and intended insertion depth.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | Height | Color | Material | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA1.6-0.4-15.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA2-0.5-19.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA3.2-0.8-15.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA3.2-1.6-15.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA4.8-1.6-15.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA4.8-1.6-19.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA5.5-1.2-38.1 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 38.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA6.4-3.2-19.1 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA6.4-3.2-25.4 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 25.4 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA8.7-4.8-15.9 | 8.7 | 4.8 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA8.7-4.8-25.4 | 8.7 | 4.8 | 25.4 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA9.2-6.2-12.8 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 12.8 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA9.5-6.5-18.5 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 18.5 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA11-8.5-17.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 17.5 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA11.5-6.5-25 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 25 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
RSB Undercut Plugs
50 undercut plug sizes with a retaining lip. A is the neck diameter and C is the distance from the underside of the head to the upper face of the lip. E = 0 indicates a solid shank.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | E | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSB2.5-6-3 | 2.5 | 6 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3-7-3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3.5-7.5-3 | 3.5 | 7.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3.6-7.5-6 | 3.6 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB4-8-3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB4.5-8.5-3 | 4.5 | 8.5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | mm |
| RSB5-9-3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | mm |
| RSB5.5-9.5-3 | 5.5 | 9.5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | mm |
| RSB6-10-4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3.5 | mm |
| RSB6.5-10.5-4 | 6.5 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | mm |
| RSB6.5-12-8 | 6.5 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB6.7-8.7-5.3 | 6.7 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 4.1 | mm |
| RSB7-11-4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | mm |
| RSB7.5-11.5-4 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | mm |
| RSB8-12-4 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 5.5 | mm |
RSD T-Shaped Stoppers
30 solid T-shaped stopper sizes. Compare shank diameter A and length C with the opening; head diameter B and thickness D define the top flange.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | Color | Material | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSD2.7-5.5-5 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3-7-7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2.2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.3-6.5-6 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.5-6.5-6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.8-7-6 | 3.8 | 7 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4-9.5-7 | 4 | 9.5 | 7 | 2.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.3-8-6 | 4.3 | 8 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.5-7.5-6 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.8-9-7 | 4.8 | 9 | 7 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5-12-8 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 2.8 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.3-9.5-7 | 5.3 | 9.5 | 7 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.5-8.5-7 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 7 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.8-10-8 | 5.8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD6-13-8 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 3.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD6.3-10.5-8 | 6.3 | 10.5 | 8 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
Need a different fit? Share the opening dimensions, mating profile and intended use for a custom size.
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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Describe the part you need.
Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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