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Custom Design & Development

Custom Silicone Product Design & Development

Have an idea, challenge, or application that standard products can’t solve?

At Silclear, we pride ourselves on offering a collaborative and customer-focused approach to silicone product development. As an experienced UK silicone manufacturer, we work closely with our customers and partners to transform initial ideas into fully realised, high-quality silicone components tailored to your exact requirements.

Our in-house engineering team, backed by extensive expertise in silicone materials and manufacturing, supports every stage of the process, from early-stage concept development through to final production and supply. By combining technical insight with hands-on experience, we help ensure each project meets both performance expectations and commercial objectives.

Using the latest 3D CAD software, we precisely interpret your specifications and translate them into robust, manufacturable designs. Our team carefully evaluates material formulation, tooling design and production efficiency to deliver a reliable and cost-effective solution that meets and exceeds expected performance.

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What we can help with

New Product Development

Whether you’re developing a new product or refining an initial concept, Silclear can help turn your idea into a manufacturable silicone component. We work with customers to identify suitable materials, refine designs, and create products that perform reliably in their intended application.

Existing Product Improvement

We regularly help customers improve existing silicone components by enhancing durability, flexibility, hygiene, temperature resistance, or overall lifespan. Small changes to a design or material can often deliver significant performance benefits.

Reverse Engineering

If a component has become obsolete or difficult to source, we may be able to develop a replacement solution using existing samples, drawings, or specifications. Our team can assess the product and recommend the most suitable silicone alternative.

Material Selection

Choosing the right silicone material is essential. We can help identify the most suitable grade, hardness, colour, and compliance requirements based on your application’s environment and performance needs.

Manufacturing Optimisation

We can review existing designs and recommend improvements that enhance manufacturability, reduce material usage, and support more efficient production without compromising quality or performance.

Problem Solving & Technical Support

Not every project starts with a finished design. If you’re facing challenges such as product failure, hygiene concerns, or performance issues, our team can help develop a silicone solution tailored to your application.

Our design process

Step 1: Initial Consultation

Tell us about your application.

Step 2: Requirements Review

We review:

  • Dimensions
  • Environment
  • Temperatures
  • Chemicals
  • Compliance needs
  • Performance expectations
Step 3: Design & Development

Working with drawings, sketches, CAD files, samples, or even rough concepts.

Step 4: Prototyping

Where applicable.

Step 5: Manufacture

Production of the finished component.

A variety of high-quality silicone mouldings from Silclear, including bends, o-rings, jar tees, taps, reducers and connectors, diaphragms.

Custom Silicone Products for Multiple Sectors

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FAQ

Yes. Many custom projects begin with little more than an idea, a problem that needs solving, or a rough sketch. Our team can work with you to understand your application, discuss requirements, and recommend the most suitable approach to bring your concept to life.

Yes. We can manufacture custom silicone products from technical drawings, CAD files, specifications, and other design documentation. Providing accurate drawings can help streamline the development process and ensure the final product meets your requirements.

In many cases, yes. If you have an existing component that needs replacing or improving, we may be able to manufacture a new version based on the sample and any additional information you can provide.

We can assist with a wide range of bespoke silicone products, including tubing, hoses, extrusions, mouldings, seals, gaskets, cords, sheeting, and other specialist silicone components.

The more information you can provide, the better. Useful details may include dimensions, drawings, photographs, operating temperatures, compliance requirements, intended application, and estimated annual quantities. However, if you don’t have all of this information, our team will be happy to discuss your project and guide you through the process.

Yes. Silicone is available in a wide range of grades, hardnesses, colours, and formulations. Our team can help identify the most suitable material based on your application’s performance requirements, operating environment, and industry standards.

Yes. We can manufacture custom silicone products using materials suitable for food and beverage applications. If your project has specific compliance requirements, please let us know during the enquiry stage.

Yes. We work with customers across highly regulated industries and can discuss material options, compliance requirements, and manufacturing considerations for pharmaceutical and medical applications.

Silicone can be manufactured in a wide range of colours, depending on the application and material selected. Standard and bespoke colour options may be available subject to minimum order quantities and material requirements.

Silicone is available in a range of hardnesses, typically measured using the Shore A scale. Softer materials offer greater flexibility, while harder materials provide increased durability and dimensional stability. We can help determine the most suitable hardness for your application.

Depending on the product type and project requirements, prototype development may be possible. Please contact our team to discuss your specific requirements and development timeline.

Minimum order quantities vary depending on the manufacturing process, material, and complexity of the product. We will be happy to discuss your project and advise on the most suitable production options.

Project timescales vary depending on the complexity of the design, tooling requirements, material selection, and production volumes. Once we understand your requirements, we can provide a more accurate estimate of lead times.

Yes. We regularly work with customers who are looking to improve the performance, durability, hygiene, or manufacturability of an existing component. Small design changes can often deliver significant improvements.

With nearly 40 years of silicone manufacturing experience, Silclear combines technical expertise, UK-based manufacturing, quality assurance, and a collaborative approach to help customers develop silicone solutions tailored to their exact requirements.

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