Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom EPDM rubber gasket/thin washer for Hi-fi equipment
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom EPDM rubber gasket/thin washer for Hi-fi equipment
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
A thin washer for hi-fi equipment can form a custom rubber interface within the product's mechanical assembly. The EPDM option should be selected for the actual location and contact conditions, with the outline and thickness following the mating components. Its role should be defined mechanically rather than assumed to produce a particular change in sound.
Check the available space near the mounting point or enclosure joint. A thin section may need to clear a fastener, locating boss, or adjacent panel while remaining supported across its contact area. The intended assembly height should determine the thickness.
Fit the washer flat and avoid trapping its edge as the parts come together. Use the product's intended fastening method so that the rubber is not compressed arbitrarily. After assembly, check the relevant panel or component for correct seating and access to nearby features. During maintenance, replace a damaged washer with the matching compound and profile rather than adding layers. This preserves the mechanical relationship established by the equipment design without changing the surrounding mounting geometry.
- Material options
- EPDM. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Use the product's intended fastening method so that the rubber is not compressed arbitrarily.
- Custom dimensions
- The EPDM option should be selected for the actual location and contact conditions, with the outline and thickness following the mating components.
- Fit & assembly
- After assembly, check the relevant panel or component for correct seating and access to nearby features.
- Use & inspection
- During maintenance, replace a damaged washer with the matching compound and profile rather than adding layers.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. A thin section may need to clear a fastener, locating boss, or adjacent panel while remaining supported across its contact area. 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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