Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Customized food grade silicone rubber small plug
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Customized food grade silicone rubber small plug
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 silicone rubber small plug can be customized for a compact opening in a food related component. The finished silicone formulation should suit the contents and the way the part is cleaned. Size and color can follow the product design, while the body profile establishes where the rubber contacts the opening.
Cleaning access is especially relevant to a removable small closure. Consider which surfaces become exposed when the plug is taken out and whether a recess in the surrounding component can retain residue. The exposed end should be manageable without touching or damaging the region that returns inside the opening.
Fit the clean plug with an even movement and inspect its position before returning the item to use. Keep it identified with the matching component during washing so a similar plug is not substituted. After repeated handling, look for a nick at the insertion edge or a body that has stretched out of shape. Use a compatible cleaning method rather than scraping residue away with a pointed implement that could mark the silicone.
- Material options
- Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. Keep it identified with the matching component during washing so a similar plug is not substituted.
- Custom geometry
- Size and color can follow the product design, while the body profile establishes where the rubber contacts the opening.
- Fit evaluation
- After repeated handling, look for a nick at the insertion edge or a body that has stretched out of shape.
- Color & OEM
- Custom colors; OEM identification positioned outside closure contact surfaces.
Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. Size and color can follow the product design, while the body profile establishes where the rubber contacts the opening. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
FIND THE RIGHT FIT
Stopper & Plug Size Catalog
Choose a blind-hole, tapered, undercut or solid T-shaped profile, then compare its dimensions with the opening and available seating depth. Each profile has its own drawing and dimension meanings.
RST Blind-Hole Plugs
155 T-shaped plug sizes. Match shank diameter A, head diameter B, shank length C and head thickness D. E is the bottom blind-hole diameter; E = 0 indicates a solid shank.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | E | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RST2.5-5.5-5.3 | 2.5 | 5.5 | 5.3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST2.7-5.5-5 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3-4.3-4.5 | 3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0 | mm |
| RST3-7-7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2.2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.3-6.5-6 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.5-6.5-6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-10.5 | 3.8 | 7 | 10.5 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-7 | 3.8 | 7 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST3.8-7-6 | 3.8 | 7 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4-7.5-6 | 4 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST4-9.5-7 | 4 | 9.5 | 7 | 2.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.3-8-6 | 4.3 | 8 | 6 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.5-7.5-6 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.8-6.8-3.6 | 4.8 | 6.8 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0 | mm |
| RST4.8-9-7 | 4.8 | 9 | 7 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
RSA Tapered Stoppers
70 tapered stopper sizes. Compare the large-end diameter A, small-end diameter B and overall height with the opening and intended insertion depth.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | Height | Color | Material | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSA1.6-0.4-15.9 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA2-0.5-19.1 | 2 | 0.5 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA3.2-0.8-15.9 | 3.2 | 0.8 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA3.2-1.6-15.9 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA4.8-1.6-15.9 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA4.8-1.6-19.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA5.5-1.2-38.1 | 5.5 | 1.2 | 38.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA6.4-3.2-19.1 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 19.1 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA6.4-3.2-25.4 | 6.4 | 3.2 | 25.4 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA8.7-4.8-15.9 | 8.7 | 4.8 | 15.9 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA8.7-4.8-25.4 | 8.7 | 4.8 | 25.4 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA9.2-6.2-12.8 | 9.2 | 6.2 | 12.8 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA9.5-6.5-18.5 | 9.5 | 6.5 | 18.5 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA11-8.5-17.5 | 11 | 8.5 | 17.5 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
| RSA11.5-6.5-25 | 11.5 | 6.5 | 25 | Transparent | Silicone | mm |
RSB Undercut Plugs
50 undercut plug sizes with a retaining lip. A is the neck diameter and C is the distance from the underside of the head to the upper face of the lip. E = 0 indicates a solid shank.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | E | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSB2.5-6-3 | 2.5 | 6 | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3-7-3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3.5-7.5-3 | 3.5 | 7.5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB3.6-7.5-6 | 3.6 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB4-8-3 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB4.5-8.5-3 | 4.5 | 8.5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | mm |
| RSB5-9-3 | 5 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | mm |
| RSB5.5-9.5-3 | 5.5 | 9.5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | mm |
| RSB6-10-4 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3.5 | mm |
| RSB6.5-10.5-4 | 6.5 | 10.5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | mm |
| RSB6.5-12-8 | 6.5 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 0 | mm |
| RSB6.7-8.7-5.3 | 6.7 | 8.7 | 5.3 | 1.3 | 4.1 | mm |
| RSB7-11-4 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 4.5 | mm |
| RSB7.5-11.5-4 | 7.5 | 11.5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | mm |
| RSB8-12-4 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 5.5 | mm |
RSD T-Shaped Stoppers
30 solid T-shaped stopper sizes. Compare shank diameter A and length C with the opening; head diameter B and thickness D define the top flange.
DIMENSION GUIDE
PRODUCT APPEARANCE
| P/N | A | B | C | D | Color | Material | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSD2.7-5.5-5 | 2.7 | 5.5 | 5 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3-7-7 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 2.2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.3-6.5-6 | 3.3 | 6.5 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.5-6.5-6 | 3.5 | 6.5 | 6 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD3.8-7-6 | 3.8 | 7 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4-9.5-7 | 4 | 9.5 | 7 | 2.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.3-8-6 | 4.3 | 8 | 6 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.5-7.5-6 | 4.5 | 7.5 | 6 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD4.8-9-7 | 4.8 | 9 | 7 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5-12-8 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 2.8 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.3-9.5-7 | 5.3 | 9.5 | 7 | 1.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.5-8.5-7 | 5.5 | 8.5 | 7 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD5.8-10-8 | 5.8 | 10 | 8 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD6-13-8 | 6 | 13 | 8 | 3.5 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
| RSD6.3-10.5-8 | 6.3 | 10.5 | 8 | 2 | Black, White | Silicone | mm |
Need a different fit? Share the opening dimensions, mating profile and intended use for a custom size.
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.
DISCUSS THIS COMPONENT
Describe the part you need.
Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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