Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · rubber connector cap custom made silicone end caps
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
rubber connector cap custom made silicone end caps
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
Silicone end caps for connector protection need an internal profile that fits the intended retaining surface without pressing on sensitive contact features. Nearby latches, cable exits, and shoulders can limit how the cap approaches and how deeply it seats, so the connector's maximum outline is only a starting point.
Check the selected cap against the actual connector configuration. Leave access for removal without levering against pins or a thin housing edge. If the cap is intended to remain attached during storage or handling, assess the forces that could displace it rather than judging retention from one straight pull alone.
Keep the cap interior clean before fitting and inspect the perimeter for incomplete engagement. Any required dust or water protection belongs to the complete fitted interface and its exposure conditions. During reuse, examine the hidden contact area for cuts and embedded particles. A cap that has become loose or distorted should be corrected before its presence is relied on to protect the connector in routine handling.
- Material options
- Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. Leave access for removal without levering against pins or a thin housing edge.
- Custom geometry
- Nearby latches, cable exits, and shoulders can limit how the cap approaches and how deeply it seats, so the connector's maximum outline is only a starting point.
- Fit evaluation
- Check the selected cap against the actual connector configuration.
- Color & OEM
- Custom colors; identification clear of connectors and removal features.
Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Silicone end caps for connector protection need an internal profile that fits the intended retaining surface without pressing on sensitive contact features. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
End Cap Size Catalog
Compare inside diameter A with the outside of the part being covered. Check inside depth C and overall dimensions B and D for available clearance. These RSE references show a round cap with one closed end.
RSE End Caps
43 closed-end cap sizes. A is the inside diameter and C is the usable internal depth; B and D describe the outside envelope.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | Color | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSE3.7-7-9 | 3.7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | black,white | mm |
| RSE4.7-8-9 | 4.7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | black,white | mm |
| RSE5.7-9-10 | 5.7 | 9 | 10 | 12 | black,white | mm |
| RSE6.7-10-10 | 6.7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | black,white | mm |
| RSE7.7-11-11 | 7.7 | 11 | 11 | 13 | black,white | mm |
| RSE8.7-12-12 | 8.7 | 12 | 12 | 14 | black,white | mm |
| RSE9.7-14-13 | 9.7 | 14 | 13 | 15 | black,white | mm |
| RSE10.7-15-14 | 10.7 | 15 | 14 | 16 | black,white | mm |
| RSE11.7-16-15 | 11.7 | 16 | 15 | 17 | black,white | mm |
| RSE12.7-17-15 | 12.7 | 17 | 15 | 18 | black,white | mm |
| RSE13.7-18-15 | 13.7 | 18 | 15 | 18 | black,white | mm |
| RSE14.7-19-15 | 14.7 | 19 | 15 | 18 | black,white | mm |
| RSE15.7-20-16 | 15.7 | 20 | 16 | 19 | black,white | mm |
| RSE16.7-21-16 | 16.7 | 21 | 16 | 19 | black,white | mm |
| RSE17.7-22-16 | 17.7 | 22 | 16 | 19 | black,white | 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.
DISCUSS THIS COMPONENT
Describe the part you need.
Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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