CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

High quality flexible strong silicone rubber vacuum suction cup

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

A silicone rubber vacuum suction cup uses controlled deformation to help its lip meet the intended contact surface. Flexibility alone is not enough: the cup also needs to retain a useful shape as the vacuum arrangement and applied force act on it.

Consider the surface curvature and the approach of the holder. The rim should settle evenly rather than folding under itself, and the cup body needs clearance from nearby hardware. On a thin or flexible workpiece, assess whether the part changes shape as contact develops; that movement can alter the sealing area and the final placement position.

Test pickup, holding, and release as a complete sequence. Look for inconsistent deformation or a cup that remains attached after the intended release action, since either can disrupt handling. Avoid assigning a load capacity from the flexible feel or outside diameter alone. During maintenance, inspect the lip in its relaxed condition for creases that remain after use, nicks, and embedded particles that can prevent it from returning to an even contact profile.

Material options
Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
Hardness selection
Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. Flexibility alone is not enough: the cup also needs to retain a useful shape as the vacuum arrangement and applied force act on it.
Custom geometry
The rim should settle evenly rather than folding under itself, and the cup body needs clearance from nearby hardware.
Fit evaluation
Test pickup, holding, and release as a complete sequence.
Color & OEM
Custom colors; OEM markings outside the suction contact face.

Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. A silicone rubber vacuum suction cup uses controlled deformation to help its lip meet the intended contact surface. 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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