Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made waterproof rubber washer/colored silicone gaskets
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made waterproof rubber washer/colored silicone gaskets
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
Colored silicone gaskets can help distinguish selected configurations during assembly, provided the color is tied to a clear part identification. Color itself does not establish dimensions, formulation, or sealing performance. Two visually similar rings may differ in details that matter at the joint.
Define the actual seating profile and material requirements alongside the desired appearance. The gasket needs suitable support and compression between the mating parts, with the inner opening and outer edge aligned to their intended surfaces. Do not stretch an incorrectly sized ring into position simply because its color matches the expected part.
Evaluate water exclusion in the complete assembly with the selected configuration and exposure conditions. During service, identify the replacement by its full requirements rather than shade alone, which can also appear different after use or cleaning. Inspect the removed gasket for cuts, displacement, and lasting deformation. Those observations can help identify an assembly or contact problem that would remain even if the next ring has the correct color and material family.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The gasket needs suitable support and compression between the mating parts, with the inner opening and outer edge aligned to their intended surfaces.
- Custom dimensions
- Do not stretch an incorrectly sized ring into position simply because its color matches the expected part.
- Fit & assembly
- Colored silicone gaskets can help distinguish selected configurations during assembly, provided the color is tied to a clear part identification.
- Use & inspection
- During service, identify the replacement by its full requirements rather than shade alone, which can also appear different after use or cleaning.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The gasket needs suitable support and compression between the mating parts, with the inner opening and outer edge aligned to their intended surfaces. 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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