SILICONE + PLASTIC
OEM / ODM
01 / ESKY SUPPLY
Silicone + Plastic Components and Overmolded Assemblies
ESKY manufactures custom silicone and plastic components where soft-touch, sealing, grip, cushioning or integrated assembly is required.
Custom Development
Product development and dedicated tooling around your application.
Quality & Delivery
Quality control, assembly, packaging and shipment coordination.
TYPICAL STRUCTURES
How Silicone and Plastic Combine
The right structure depends on the function the silicone layer has to perform.
Silicone over rigid plastic
A sealing or tactile layer over a stiff substrate.
Soft-touch grips
Comfortable surfaces over structural plastic.
Device housings
Sealed housings with integrated silicone features.
Protective frames
Impact protection molded around frames.
Sealing interfaces
Gasket features bonded to plastic bodies.
Functional inserts & assemblies
Plastic inserts overmolded and combined into assemblies.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
What Determines Bond Quality
Silicone-to-plastic bonding is a system of material, surface and process — all three are reviewed at DFM.
Plastic substrate
Surface energy / bonding
Mechanical lock
Shut-off
Gate and flow
Warpage
Heat exposure
Insert tolerance
APPLICATIONS
Applications We Serve
Silicone + plastic components appear across these product areas.
Consumer electronics
Handheld devices
Home appliances
Outdoor products
Lifestyle products
CASE STUDIES
Related Manufacturing Case Studies
WATERPROOF CONNECTORS1
Preventing Silicone Flash on Connector Contact Pins
Improving mold shut-offs, insert positioning and process control to keep silicone off electrical contact areas.
SILICONE + PLASTIC2
Improving Bond Reliability in Silicone-to-Plastic Overmolding
Coordinating material compatibility, surface preparation and molding conditions to reduce separation between silicone and plastic components.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
START A CUSTOM PROJECT
Developing a Silicone + Plastic Part?
Share your drawing, reference sample or product idea. Tell us about the application, material requirements and estimated quantity so we can review the next steps.
Project Contact
info@eskysupply.com
Phone number
+86-13530555419
Location
Jinhua, Zhejiang, China
PROJECT INTAKE
Developing a Silicone + Plastic Part?
Send the drawing and substrate details for review.