Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Rubber tips for chair custom molded silicone rubber feet
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Rubber tips for chair custom molded silicone rubber feet
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 tips for chair legs separate the hard leg ends from the floor through a molded silicone contact layer. The concealed surface inside each tip deserves attention because that is where the leg transfers its weight into the rubber. A sharp tube edge or uneven end can concentrate the load even when the outside of the tip looks correctly fitted.
Before installing a replacement, inspect the old part's interior. A narrow cut or deeply impressed edge can indicate a problem at the leg rather than general wear across the floor contact. Correct a damaging leg end through the chair's intended repair method before fitting fresh rubber over it.
The custom cavity and bottom section should support the actual leg shape at its working angle. After seating the tip, check that it remains attached when the chair is lifted and that the contact face does not roll onto one edge. Keep embedded grit out of the base during cleaning. If the same localized damage returns, examine the chair's stance and internal support relationship instead of choosing a thicker tip solely to hide the wear.
- 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. Assess the grade against this fit requirement: A sharp tube edge or uneven end can concentrate the load even when the outside of the tip looks correctly fitted.
- Custom profile & fit
- The custom cavity and bottom section should support the actual leg shape at its working angle.
- Assembly considerations
- Correct a damaging leg end through the chair's intended repair method before fitting fresh rubber over it.
- Design check
- After seating the tip, check that it remains attached when the chair is lifted and that the contact face does not roll onto one edge.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The custom cavity and bottom section should support the actual leg shape at its working angle. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
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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