CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Custom molded rubber sucker silicone vacuum 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

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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

Silicone vacuum suction cups provide a molded contact surface for a suction arrangement. The custom profile should match the receiving surface and the way the cup attaches to the holder or vacuum system. The flexible lip is central to how the cup meets the workpiece.

Check that the intended contact area is smooth and continuous enough for the selected shape. A groove, raised mark, or local curve beneath the lip can interrupt contact even when the cup appears large enough. The mounting connection also needs to keep the cup aligned rather than pulling it sideways during attachment.

Clean the lip and workpiece surface before use, and inspect the rubber for small cuts or a distorted edge. Evaluate holding and release with the complete system under the actual load and movement conditions. A previous successful attachment on one surface does not establish a fixed capacity on another. During maintenance, replace damaged cups and keep their mating connections clean so the intended contact geometry is preserved when the component is returned to service.

Material options
Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
Hardness selection
Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. The flexible lip is central to how the cup meets the workpiece.
Custom geometry
A groove, raised mark, or local curve beneath the lip can interrupt contact even when the cup appears large enough.
Fit evaluation
Evaluate holding and release with the complete system under the actual load and movement conditions.
Color & OEM
Custom colors; OEM markings outside the suction contact face.

Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. A groove, raised mark, or local curve beneath the lip can interrupt contact even when the cup appears large enough. 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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