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CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

High quality customized medical device silicone rubber parts

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

Medical device silicone rubber parts can be shaped for the interfaces of a specific equipment design. Custom dimensions and color allow the component to follow its mating surfaces, while the selected formulation should suit the device's intended use. Cleaning access is one practical detail to establish alongside the mechanical fit.

Review the fitted perimeter for regions that are difficult to reach. A narrow gap beneath a flexible flange can collect residue, while an exposed edge may be repeatedly lifted during cleaning. The geometry should accommodate the maintenance process specified for the finished device without relying on improvised disassembly.

Choose the silicone formulation for the actual substances, temperatures and contact conditions involved. Any patient-contact, disinfection or sterilization requirement needs evaluation for the exact finished component and device configuration. A custom molded appearance does not establish compatibility with every process.

Fit the part with the intended compression and inspect it after the surrounding assembly is secured. During servicing, check whether cleaning or repeated removal has changed its shape or retention. Keep replacement versions identifiable so a similar color does not conceal a different formulation or profile. Restore the original seating relationship before returning the device to its specified operating process.

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. Compare flexibility and shape recovery in the finished part. A custom molded appearance does not establish compatibility with every process.
Custom profile & fit: Custom dimensions and color allow the component to follow its mating surfaces, while the selected formulation should suit the device's intended use.
Assembly considerations: Fit the part with the intended compression and inspect it after the surrounding assembly is secured.
Design check: Check whether cleaning or repeated removal has changed its shape or retention.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Any patient-contact, disinfection or sterilization requirement needs evaluation for the exact finished component and device configuration. 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

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

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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Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.