Custom manufacturing example · Vacuum suction pads, silicone rubber suction holder

CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Vacuum suction pads, silicone rubber suction holder

A custom component for your assembly.

Define the mating surfaces, dimensions and working conditions. ETOL manufactures the part to the agreed design and material.

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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

Vacuum suction pads provide the flexible contact elements in a developed pickup arrangement. When several pads serve one item, their positions need to follow the available pickup areas and the way the item is supported. The custom silicone profile can be selected around each connection and its space within the fixture.

Check whether every pad can reach its surface without being forced into the same height by an uneven workpiece. One pad may sit over a change in level while the others meet a flat area. The fixture should accommodate the intended contact geometry without relying on excessive deformation of one flexible body.

Assess the vacuum arrangement through approach, pickup, movement, and release. Changes in the item's orientation can shift the load between contact points, so satisfactory attachment while stationary is only one part of the evaluation. Keep the item's movement controlled during this work and establish capacity for the complete system.

For maintenance, identify the position of a pad that shows recurring wear instead of replacing the entire set without examining the fixture. Local damage can indicate a different surface condition or alignment at that pickup point. Keep replacement profiles consistent with the evaluated connection and contact arrangement.

Material options: Custom silicone compound; formulation and geometry developed together.
Hardness selection: Silicone options: 20–80 Shore A. The fixture should accommodate the intended contact geometry without relying on excessive deformation of one flexible body.
Custom geometry: The custom silicone profile can be selected around each connection and its space within the fixture.
Fit evaluation: Keep the item's movement controlled during this work and establish capacity for the complete system.
Color & OEM: Custom colors; OEM markings outside the suction contact face.

Photos illustrate structure or material appearance only. The custom silicone profile can be selected around each connection and its space within the fixture. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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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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