Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom silicone rubber hemispherical rubber feet
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom silicone rubber hemispherical rubber feet
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
Custom hemispherical rubber feet present a rounded outer surface at the contact point. The molded diameter and height need to suit the supported object and its attachment arrangement. The curved shape should be selected for that interface rather than treated as equivalent to a flat pad of similar size.
Check where the load reaches the foot and how the base sits on the intended surface. A rounded profile can change the initial contact area as the rubber is loaded, so the material and geometry should be evaluated together. Keep the mounting region fully supported above the foot.
Install matching components at the relevant positions and assess the complete object for rocking or unintended movement. Select the compound for the surface and cleaning conditions. During maintenance, inspect the curved face for cuts or uneven wear and remove particles that have become embedded in it. A replacement should reproduce the required height, radius, and attachment profile rather than only the outer diameter, preserving the original contact relationship beneath the base.
- Material options
- Custom silicone or rubber formulation, with dimensions and color adapted to the mating component.
- Hardness range
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A; rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Assess the grade against this fit requirement: Check where the load reaches the foot and how the base sits on the intended surface.
- Custom profile & fit
- The curved shape should be selected for that interface rather than treated as equivalent to a flat pad of similar size.
- Assembly considerations
- Install matching components at the relevant positions and assess the complete object for rocking or unintended movement.
- Design check
- A rounded profile can change the initial contact area as the rubber is loaded, so the material and geometry should be evaluated together.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The molded diameter and height need to suit the supported object and its attachment arrangement. 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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