Silicone Compression Moulding
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Silicone Compression Moulding
Silicone compression moulding is a practical way to manufacture high-quality silicone components for prototypes, low-volume production runs and full production needs. The process produces consistent, durable parts with excellent surface quality and delivers true silicone performance rather than a simulated substitute.
Silicone compression moulding is well suited to flexible components that require functionality and durability, and it works effectively for both simple shapes and highly detailed designs.
With minimal limits on geometry and a practical size range of approximately 300x300x150 mm, silicone compression moulding supports a wide variety of applications while keeping production efficient. It offers reliable repeatability without adding unnecessary complexity to the workflow.
How Compression Moulding Works
Silicone compression moulding begins with tool design and production, followed by material preparation, where raw uncured silicone is weighed for accuracy. The silicone is placed into the mould cavity, the tool is closed and both pressure and heat are applied. This causes the material to cure and bond into the final part shape. Once removed, the part undergoes trimming or post processing to achieve the required finish.
Applications and Industries
Formero’s silicone compression moulding service is commonly used for functional silicone parts, including:
- Keypads
- Gaskets
- Medical masks
- Phone covers
- Cookware and other soft touch consumer goods
These parts benefit from the flexibility, tear resistance and long term performance that silicone naturally provides. The method is widely used in consumer goods, medical, electronics and automotive industries where reliable sealing, comfort or protection is needed. Silicone’s ability to withstand heat, UV exposure and repeated movement makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Whether you need cushioning, vibration dampening, weather resistance or biocompatibility, compression moulding allows you to achieve a consistent outcome with materials that perform well in demanding conditions.
Materials and Performance
Formero works with a range of silicone grades to suit different project requirements. Available materials include:
- Silicone
- Medical-grade silicone
- UV-stable silicone
These materials deliver a strong mix of flexibility, durability and resistance to temperature, chemicals and repeated stress. Silicone’s natural characteristics make it ideal for soft touch components, sealed enclosures and parts that must maintain shape without becoming brittle over time. Our team can help you select the right grade for your application so the final part performs as needed.
Why Choose Formero for Silicone Compression Moulding
Formero provides a complete compression moulding solution supported by local expertise and a quality-focused approach. Our service covers prototyping, low-volume manufacturing and full production runs. You benefit from fast communication, reliable timelines and an experienced team that understands silicone behaviour in real-world applications. We will work with you from tooling right through to the finished parts being delivered. By combining strong process control with close customer support, we ensure consistent results that exceed your requirements.
Ready to start your next silicone project? Get in touch with our team for a quote or to talk through your design.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Compression moulding is used to produce high-quality silicone parts such as keypads, gaskets, masks and soft-touch consumer products.
We work with silicone, medical-grade silicone and UV-stable silicone.
Most projects fall within 300x300x150 mm, although there are no strict limits on part size or geometry.
It is ideal for prototypes, low-volume runs and full production.
Compression moulding allows you to produce real silicone parts, while standard injection moulding does not typically support silicone without specialised LSR equipment.
Consumer goods, medical, electronics and automotive.
Yes, we handle tool design, tooling production and all stages of the manufacturing workflow.
Parts offer strong repeatability, stable performance and excellent surface quality once tooling is set.
