CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Custom molded lock and lock food container rubber gasket seals

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

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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

Food container rubber gasket seals fit a defined lid channel and contact the container rim when the closure is engaged. The channel outline, corner shape and gasket section should match that specific lid. A familiar locking-lid appearance does not establish compatibility across container models or brands.

Check the profile around the full perimeter, including corners where a stretched ring can pull away from its intended seat. The closure should operate through its normal mechanism without extra force used to compensate for a gasket that is too large or misplaced. Material selection must suit the intended contents and the finished container's care requirements.

Keep residue out of the channel before refitting a removed gasket. Inspect for a twist or a section trapped beneath the lid edge, then check that the closure sits normally. The seal does not independently establish suitability for heating, freezing or pressure use. Replace a ring that no longer stays in its channel rather than relying on the latches to hold an incorrectly seated profile in place.

Material options
Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. The closure should operate through its normal mechanism without extra force used to compensate for a gasket that is too large or misplaced.
Custom dimensions
The channel outline, corner shape and gasket section should match that specific lid.
Fit & assembly
Food container rubber gasket seals fit a defined lid channel and contact the container rim when the closure is engaged.
Use & inspection
Keep residue out of the channel before refitting a removed gasket.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The channel outline, corner shape and gasket section should match that specific lid. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

Choosing a material or hardness? Explore the selection guide →

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

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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