Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made silicone rubber vacuum threaded suction cups
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made silicone rubber vacuum threaded suction cups
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
Threaded suction cups provide a defined connection to a mounting component, but the thread should be selected alongside the cup's working orientation. A compatible screw can hold the hardware securely while still positioning the load where it tends to peel the rim from the surface. The complete geometry determines how that force is transferred.
Check thread size, engagement depth, and the space around the connection. Keep the rubber body free from residual twist after tightening. Choose the silicone cup profile around the actual surface condition and assess the attached component's load and movement in its intended position.
Clean the lip before fitting and verify continuous contact around the rim. Release the cup before making adjustments that rotate the mounting hardware. During maintenance, inspect both the thread connection and the flexible region beneath it for damage. If the rim repeatedly lifts at one point, review mounting alignment and load offset as well as surface cleanliness instead of simply tightening the thread further against the rubber assembly.
- Material options
- Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. The complete geometry determines how that force is transferred.
- Custom geometry
- Check thread size, engagement depth, and the space around the connection.
- Fit evaluation
- Keep the rubber body free from residual twist after tightening.
- Color & OEM
- Custom colors; OEM markings outside the suction contact face.
Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Threaded suction cups provide a defined connection to a mounting component, but the thread should be selected alongside the cup's working orientation. 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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Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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