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Engineered and functional silicone components

Parts where silicone performs a defined job — sealing, protection, tactile interface or movement — and the specification matters more than the appearance.

Functional molded sealing component
What This Covers

Function first: sealing, protection, interface

This is the deepest product direction and the one closest to the engineering capability behind the rest of the site.

What This Covers

Engineered functional silicone components

Components developed from a 2D drawing, 3D / CAD file, physical sample, existing component or a confirmed functional specification. Geometry, fit, material, function and manufacturability are reviewed before tooling.

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Custom molded technical parts

Application-specific silicone parts developed around geometry, function, dimensions and technical requirements.

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Seals & gaskets

Sealing components developed around fit, compression, contact surface and environmental requirements.

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Protective boots & covers

Boots and covers for equipment, housings, connectors and exposed interfaces.

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Interfaces & pads

Pads, interfaces and contact components for cushioning, sealing, protection or controlled contact.

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Overmolded components

Silicone combined with plastic or metal inserts for integrated sealing, grip, protection or functional structures.

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Repeat OEM components

Parts developed against approved specifications for repeat OEM production.

Project Inputs

What we develop from

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2D drawing

Sketches or drawings with key dimensions and sections.

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3D / CAD file

CAD data for precise geometry and interface development.

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Physical sample

An existing part used as the dimensional and functional reference.

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Existing component

The component the silicone part must fit or protect.

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Dimensions & tolerances

Key dimensions and allowable variation per requirement.

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Material / hardness requirement

Grade and hardness targets reviewed for the application.

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Functional requirement

Sealing, protection, cushioning or contact function defined per use.

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Assembly interface

How the part fits with mating components and assemblies.

Material & Customisation

Material and process selection

Material and process selection depends on product function, geometry, environment, assembly conditions and project requirements.

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Silicone grade

Grade selected for the application and environment.

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Silicone hardness

Hardness selected for function, compression and feel.

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Custom dimensions

Dimensions developed from drawings, CAD files or samples.

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Wall thickness

Wall sections balanced for flexibility, strength and sealing.

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Surface finish

Finish selected for friction, appearance and release.

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Colour

Colour matched to confirmed references where required.

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Insert / substrate integration

Plastic or metal inserts integrated into the part.

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Overmolding structure

Overmolded structures reviewed at the design stage.

Technical Design

Design review before tooling

Technical requirements should be reviewed before tooling to reduce fit, sealing and repeat-production issues.

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Dimensions & tolerance

Key dimensions and agreed tolerances confirmed before tooling.

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Compression / sealing interface

Compression and contact geometry reviewed for the sealing function.

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Hardness & elasticity

Hardness and elasticity balanced for function and fit.

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Wall sections

Wall sections planned for filling, strength and flexibility.

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Parting line & flash

Parting line placement and flash control reviewed per surface.

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Material compatibility

Silicone reviewed against contact materials and the service environment.

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Assembly fit

Fit with mating parts confirmed before production.

Gaskets & Sealing Components

Sealing use cases and considerations

Custom sealing parts for enclosures and assemblies — gasket features, seal rings and waterproof structures, developed around groove fit, compression and the closing method.

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Custom outlines & cut-outs

Gaskets molded to your drawing or sample, including custom outlines and cut-outs.

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Thickness variation

Local thickness and step changes reviewed at DFM.

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Seal rings & bead features

Molded bead and ring geometry developed for the sealing function.

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Waterproof structures

Sealing designed around groove fit, compression and the closing method, then verified on samples.

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Hardness & compression set

Hardness and compression behaviour selected for the seal and confirmed on samples.

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Tolerance & tooling

Sealing features and tolerances are set at the DFM review so tooling matches the enclosure.

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Compliance by application

Material documentation such as FDA- or LFGB-type testing support is reviewed for the specific grade where applicable.

Protective Boots & Covers

Protection, fit and grip

Custom protective boots and covers for devices, controls and equipment — molded to your device dimensions with cut-outs for connectors, buttons and displays.

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Device geometry & cut-outs

Boots and covers molded to your device dimensions, including cut-outs for connectors, buttons and displays.

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Sealing & ingress review

Perimeter and compression designed around the closing method; enclosure-level ratings are validated on the complete assembly.

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Grip & surface

Surface texture and hardness selected for grip, feel and handling conditions.

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Material selection

Grade chosen for temperature exposure, cleaning agents and the service environment.

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Wall thickness & flexibility

Wall sections balanced so the cover flexes where needed without losing protection.

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Manufacturing review

Centre support, demolding and trimming reviewed at DFM.

Keypads & Control Interfaces

Tactile structures and control interfaces

Custom silicone keypads and waterproof control interfaces for electronic devices — key web geometry, sealing, legends and housing fit reviewed together.

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Molded buttons & key webs

Key web geometry tuned for a defined tactile response and repeatable actuation.

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Waterproof control interfaces

Perimeter and compression design seals the interface against the housing.

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Custom legends

Molded or printed markings, reviewed for legibility after molding.

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Hardness & tactile feel

Hardness and web sections selected to match the required feel, then confirmed on samples.

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Housing fit

Keypad fit and retention reviewed against your enclosure.

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Insert & plastic integration

Where the design requires it, silicone combines with plastic or metal structures.

Straps, Sleeves & Attachments

Carry and attachment components

Straps, sleeves, holders and attachment systems developed around connection geometry, wear and flexibility, and combined with metal hardware, plastic or textile where needed.

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Straps & attachment systems

Strap and attachment components with integrated hardware for lifestyle and outdoor products.

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Sleeves & holders

Sleeves and holders shaped around the product interface and retention.

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Connection geometry

Loop, pin and anchor geometry reviewed for pull-off and retention at DFM.

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Wear & flexibility

Flexibility and reinforcement balanced for repeated use at the attachment points.

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Silicone + textile / plastic / metal

Silicone combined with straps, textile, plastic or metal hardware where the product requires it.

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Outdoor durability

Material selected for UV and temperature resistance where the product is used outdoors.

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Colour matching

Colours matched to brand references and confirmed through sampling.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you manufacture silicone parts from technical drawings?

Yes. Projects can start from 2D drawings, 3D / CAD files or confirmed dimensions; geometry and manufacturability are reviewed before tooling.

Can I send an existing sample or component?

Yes. A physical sample or existing component is a preferred starting point; dimensions and interfaces are confirmed from it.

Can silicone hardness and dimensions be customised?

Yes. Hardness and dimensions are selected for function and fit, then confirmed on samples.

How do you review fit and interface requirements?

Fit, contact surfaces and assembly conditions are reviewed during the product and DFM review, then checked on samples.

Do you support custom seals and gaskets?

Yes. Seals and gaskets are developed around fit, compression, contact surfaces and environmental requirements.

Can you make custom gasket shapes, including cut-outs?

Yes. Gaskets are molded to your drawing or sample, including custom outlines, cut-outs and thickness variations reviewed at DFM.

Do you support waterproof applications?

Sealing structures are designed around groove fit, compression and the closing method, then verified on samples. Waterproof ratings depend on the complete enclosure and are validated on the assembled product.

Can you match device geometry for boots and covers?

Yes. Boots and covers are custom molded to your device dimensions, including cut-outs for connectors, buttons and displays.

Can you manufacture keypads from our drawing?

Yes. Send your drawing, CAD file or sample — reviewed at DFM before quotation.

Can you match hardness and colour for keypads?

We support a range of silicone hardness and colour options, confirmed through sampling.

Can you integrate hardware into straps and attachments?

Yes. Metal clips, buckles and pins are integrated during molding, with positioning and pull-off requirements reviewed at DFM.

Can silicone be overmolded onto plastic or metal?

Yes. Silicone can be molded around plastic or metal inserts; the interface is reviewed at the design stage.

Can approved technical parts be repeated for future OEM orders?

Yes. The approved sample and confirmed specifications serve as the reference for repeat OEM production.

What information is needed for quotation?

Drawings, CAD files or samples, application and fit requirements, material and hardness targets, quantities and packaging expectations.

Developing a functional silicone component?

Send the drawing, the function it must perform and the environment it works in. We review the specification and process route, then reply with the next steps.