CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

waterproof pipe plugs/molded high quality Buna-N seal caps/stopper

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

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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

Buna-N seal caps can be custom molded around a pipe end or another matching closure interface. The compound should suit the actual medium and temperature, while the internal shape needs to follow the surface that retains the cap. Diameter and engagement length should be considered together.

Check the end for a shoulder, lip, or change in section that affects how far the cap can travel. A cover may grip at the entrance yet stop before reaching its intended seat. Leave enough accessible material for removal if the opening is used during servicing.

Clean the mating area and examine its edge before fitting. Seat the cap evenly without turning its mouth inward. Water-related or pressure service must be established for the complete pipe assembly rather than inferred from the flexible cap alone. During maintenance, inspect the contact section for swelling, cuts, or permanent distortion. Select a replacement with the required compound and internal profile so that it reproduces both the seated position and the intended engagement on the pipe.

Material options
Rubber compound options, customized alongside the profile and contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Solid rubber options: 30–90 Shore A. Water-related or pressure service must be established for the complete pipe assembly rather than inferred from the flexible cap alone.
Custom geometry
Diameter and engagement length should be considered together.
Fit evaluation
Check the end for a shoulder, lip, or change in section that affects how far the cap can travel.
Color & OEM
Custom colors; OEM identification positioned outside closure contact surfaces.

Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Diameter and engagement length should be considered together. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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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

Working conditions

Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.

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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