Compression Molding

Economical Silicone Manufacturing for Diverse Applications: For budget-friendly silicone molding, complex geometries unsuitable for injection molding, or low-to-medium volume production requirements, our compression molding services deliver exceptional value with superior quality, serving industries from aerospace to consumer goods.

Compression Molding Advantages & Capabilities:

• 5-day rapid prototyping from design concept to finished silicone prototypes enabling fast design iterations

• Complex geometry capabilities accommodating challenging custom rubber designs with deep draws and intricate features

• Multi-cavity compression molds optimizing efficiency for small-batch silicone production up to 10,000 parts

• ISO Class 8 cleanroom environment ensuring medical-grade quality standards and contamination control

• Flexible material options including high-temperature silicones, conductive compounds, and specialty formulations

• Cost-effective tooling reducing initial investment by 40-60% compared to injection molding

Advanced Compression Molding Technologies:

• Heated platen systems with precise temperature control (±2°C) ensuring optimal cure conditions

• Automated loading systems reducing labor costs and improving consistency

• Vacuum-assisted molding eliminating air entrapment for superior part quality

• Transfer molding capabilities for components requiring precise material placement

• Custom fixture design accommodating insert molding and overmolding applications

Ideal Applications for Compression Molding:

• Custom silicone gaskets: large-format seals, complex cross-sections, multi-durometer designs

• Complex rubber seals: O-rings, X-rings, custom profiles, specialty shapes

• Prototype development: design validation, material testing, functional prototypes

• Specialized industrial silicone components: vibration dampeners, electrical insulators, thermal barriers

• Low-volume specialty parts: aerospace components, military applications, custom industrial seals

Material Capabilities & Options:

• Standard silicone compounds: Shore A 20-80, various colors, general-purpose applications

• High-temperature silicones: continuous service to 200°C, intermittent to 300°C

• Chemical-resistant formulations: fuel-resistant, oil-resistant, chemical-compatible

• Electrically conductive silicones: EMI shielding, grounding applications, antistatic properties

• Flame-retardant compounds: UL94 ratings, low-smoke formulations, halogen-free options