Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Laboratory medical butyl rubber stoppers for test tube
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Laboratory medical butyl rubber stoppers for test tube
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 butyl rubber stoppers for test tube applications should be developed around the tube mouth and the intended laboratory process. The finished butyl formulation must suit the contents and contact conditions, while the body geometry determines seating. Keep the material choice and dimensions associated with the particular tube system.
Check how the stopper is handled during preparation. Its accessible area should allow controlled fitting without touching the region that enters the tube. The rim and rubber should be inspected before assembly so particles or damaged edges do not interfere with the intended contact.
Medical and laboratory suitability depend on the finished component and its process, including any cleaning or treatment applied before use. Assess those conditions directly rather than assuming all butyl closures are interchangeable. Separate similar sizes during handling, and avoid modifying a stopper to fit a different neck. A cut, distorted body or contaminated contact surface should be addressed through the appropriate replacement and handling process, not hidden by pushing the closure farther into the tube.
- Material options
- Butyl rubber compound options, customized alongside the profile and contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Solid rubber options: 30–90 Shore A. The finished butyl formulation must suit the contents and contact conditions, while the body geometry determines seating.
- Custom geometry
- Keep the material choice and dimensions associated with the particular tube system.
- Fit evaluation
- Check how the stopper is handled during preparation.
- Color & OEM
- Custom colors; OEM identification positioned outside closure contact surfaces.
Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. The finished butyl formulation must suit the contents and contact conditions, while the body geometry determines seating. 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.
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