Custom manufacturing example · Custom chair and shelf protective silicone rubber feet

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Custom chair and shelf protective 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.

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Made to order
Drawing & sample support

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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

Protective silicone rubber feet provide a fitted contact between furniture supports and the surface below. Custom dimensions and colors can suit a chair or shelf design, but the chosen version should match the particular support. A movable chair and a loaded shelf can impose different contact and retention needs.

For either arrangement, check the receiving member and the base contact separately. The foot must seat securely on its support while meeting the floor in the intended orientation. A cap that fits the tube can still leave the base tilted if the leg angle differs.

Choose the silicone formulation for the floor finish and cleaning conditions, then assess the loaded furniture on that surface. Keep grit from accumulating beneath the contact. During inspection, compare the feet for uneven wear or compression and check that none has moved from its seat. If furniture is relocated or reconfigured, review the support contact again. Use the matching foot profile for replacement rather than transferring a part from another furniture type simply because it slides onto the member.

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 movable chair and a loaded shelf can impose different contact and retention needs.
Custom profile & fit: Custom dimensions and colors can suit a chair or shelf design, but the chosen version should match the particular support.
Assembly considerations: The foot must seat securely on its support while meeting the floor in the intended orientation.
Design check: During inspection, compare the feet for uneven wear or compression and check that none has moved from its seat.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A movable chair and a loaded shelf can impose different contact and retention needs. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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From part requirements to production

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

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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