Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made thin rubber gasket/washer/rings
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made thin rubber gasket/washer/rings
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
A thin rubber gasket fits a limited gap between mating surfaces. Its outline may take the form of a washer or another ring, with dimensions and compound selected for the joint. Thin sections need careful handling because a small fold can occupy a significant part of the available closed space.
Lay the gasket on a clean supporting face and check that it has not doubled back near an opening. Align it using the intended locating features instead of pulling a narrow side into position. The mating surface should support the rubber where compression will occur.
Choose the formulation for the actual media and temperatures, and assess the joint at its intended closed thickness. During assembly, avoid dragging the second face across the gasket. Inspect accessible edges before applying full fastening force. When replacing a used part, do not stack several thin rings to imitate a different thickness unless that arrangement belongs to the design. Restore the specified single profile so the sealing or cushioning contact remains predictable around the entire joint.
- Material options
- Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Restore the specified single profile so the sealing or cushioning contact remains predictable around the entire joint.
- Custom dimensions
- Align it using the intended locating features instead of pulling a narrow side into position.
- Fit & assembly
- Lay the gasket on a clean supporting face and check that it has not doubled back near an opening.
- Use & inspection
- Inspect accessible edges before applying full fastening force.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Restore the specified single profile so the sealing or cushioning contact remains predictable around the entire joint. 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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