Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made molded rubber seal gasket/soft rubber washer
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made molded rubber seal gasket/soft rubber washer
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 soft rubber sealing washer is easiest to judge when supported by the parts that will surround it. Pressing the loose washer between fingers shows only one kind of deformation. The joint may restrain the same material across broad faces or press it beneath a much narrower contact.
Consider where the load enters the washer. A narrow shoulder can leave a deep local impression while the rest of the face remains lightly contacted. Changing to softer rubber may increase that difference rather than improve the joint. The custom profile should place material where the assembly actually supports and uses it.
Compare candidate constructions in the same mating components so that a change in feel is not confused with a change in geometry. Keep the selected compound suitable for the substances reaching the washer. After assembly, examine whether the contact remains in its intended region and whether the washer has migrated toward an unsupported edge. If the joint does not seat correctly, investigate that relationship before choosing an even softer version. Softness is a material choice within the design, not a correction for every fit problem.
- Material options
- Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Pressing the loose washer between fingers shows only one kind of deformation.
- Custom dimensions
- The custom profile should place material where the assembly actually supports and uses it.
- Fit & assembly
- After assembly, examine whether the contact remains in its intended region and whether the washer has migrated toward an unsupported edge.
- Use & inspection
- Compare candidate constructions in the same mating components so that a change in feel is not confused with a change in geometry.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The joint may restrain the same material across broad faces or press it beneath a much narrower contact. 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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Describe the part you need.
Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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