Custom silicone adhesive dots sticky silicone rubber pads

Silicone adhesive dots create separate bonded contact points within a small footprint. Their custom size can suit a product that needs local support or a buffer at a defined position. Using discrete dots leaves the surrounding surface accessible, but each dot must still land on a suitable area.

Plan the spacing around the actual contact pattern. Dots grouped too closely may behave like a single support point, while one placed outside the normal contact area may contribute little. The chosen height should work consistently across all positions so the assembly does not rest on only the tallest dot.

Keep the adhesive face protected until placement and avoid touching it with dusty fingers. Press each dot across its whole area onto the prepared substrate. The selected adhesive should match the surface finish and expected handling. During use, inspect the individual dots for migration or edge lifting, especially near areas frequently wiped or touched. Replace a displaced dot in its intended position rather than adding another beside it and changing the support pattern.

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. Compare firmness under load at the intended contact face. Dots grouped too closely may behave like a single support point, while one placed outside the normal contact area may contribute little.

Custom profile & fit

Their custom size can suit a product that needs local support or a buffer at a defined position.

Assembly considerations

The chosen height should work consistently across all positions so the assembly does not rest on only the tallest dot.

Design check

The selected adhesive should match the surface finish and expected handling.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Dots grouped too closely may behave like a single support point, while one placed outside the normal contact area may contribute little. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.