Silicone Manufacturing

Silclear’s Silicone Manufacturing Capabilities

For almost 40 years, Silclear has been helping customers turn ideas into high-quality silicone products through a comprehensive range of manufacturing capabilities. As a UK silicone manufacturer, we specialise in silicone extrusion, injection moulding, compression moulding, silicone joining, compound mixing, bespoke printing and custom product design, supporting customers across the food, dairy, pharmaceutical, industrial and engineering sectors. Whether you require a standard silicone product or a fully customised solution, our experienced team has the knowledge and expertise to bring your project from concept through to production.

Our in-house manufacturing capabilities allow us to produce precision silicone products tailored to the exact requirements of each application. From selecting the most suitable manufacturing process to developing bespoke components and adding custom branding or identification, we work closely with our customers to deliver reliable, high-quality silicone solutions. Explore our manufacturing capabilities below to learn more about each process and discover how Silclear can support your next project.

Silicone Extrusion

Silicone extrusion is a manufacturing process used to create continuous lengths of silicone rubber profiles with a consistent cross-sectional shape. During extrusion, uncured silicone compound is pushed through a die (a specialised tool that shapes the material) and then cured (usually with heat) to set its final form.

This method is ideal for producing flexible, durable components such as tubing, seals, gaskets, cords and weatherstrips. Because silicone can withstand extreme temperatures, UV exposure and chemical cleaning agents, extruded silicone products are widely used across industries including food and beverage, medical, automotive and construction.

At Silclear, we can produce standard silicone extrusion profiles or work with you to develop custom silicone extrusions tailored to your unique application, with a wide range of sizes, colours, hardnesses and grades available.

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Compression Moulding

Silclear is equipped to handle low-to-medium volume silicone moulding projects using efficient compression moulding techniques. This process involves placing uncured silicone into a heated mould cavity where it is compressed into shape.

Compression moulding is ideal for:

Prototyping and short production runs
Simpler part geometries
Reduced tooling costs
Faster tooling lead times

Our in-house compound mixing and close collaboration with trusted toolmakers mean we can offer quick turnaround and excellent value.

Silicone Mouldings

Injection Moulding

With nearly 40 years of experience in injection moulding silicone components in the UK, Silclear delivers high-quality, consistent parts at scale. This process involves injecting silicone rubber into a closed, precision-machined mould under high pressure and heat.

Injection moulding is ideal for:

High-volume production
Complex or precision parts
Fast cycle times
Lower cost per part (at scale)

Though tooling costs are higher upfront, injection moulding becomes more cost-effective as volumes increase.

Silicone Mouldings

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Silicone Joining

Silclear offers silicone joining services to create continuous silicone products such as O-rings, seals and gaskets. By joining extruded silicone profiles into endless loops or custom shapes, we can manufacture components tailored to the exact dimensions and requirements of your application.

Whether you require a single bespoke component or larger production volumes, our silicone joining capabilities provide a practical solution for applications where seamless performance, durability and a precise fit are essential.

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Silicone Material Formulation

As a trusted UK silicone manufacturer, Silclear develops and blends a range of high-performance silicone rubber compounds, tailored to meet specific material property requirements. Our unique ability to customise formulations in-house allows us to support specialised applications across multiple industries.

Our modern test laboratory, located on-site, is fully equipped to measure key physical properties including density, hardness, elongation and tensile strength. These rigorous quality control processes ensure that every batch of material is consistent and meets the exact specifications required for reliable performance.

If your project demands a unique compound or a specific set of material characteristics, we’re here to help.

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Assorted silicone diaphragms from Silclear, food-grade seals for dairy milking equipment and hygienic fluid systems.

Bespoke Product Design

Silclear works with customers across a wide range of industries to design, develop, and manufacture bespoke silicone products tailored to their exact requirements.

Whether you’re refining an existing component, replacing a legacy part, or developing an entirely new product, our experienced team can help turn your concept into reality.

Call us on +44 (0)1425 610700 or email info@silclear.com

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Custom Silicone Printing

Silclear offers bespoke silicone printing services, allowing tubing and extruded silicone products to be clearly marked with batch numbers, product identifiers, customer logos and other custom information. Printing directly onto silicone products provides a durable and professional method of identification while improving traceability and brand recognition.

Whether you require simple product markings or fully customised printed silicone tubing, we can work with you to create clear, accurate and consistent printing tailored to your specific requirements.

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