Manufacturing Route
Decide whether the project belongs in compression moulding or silicone extrusion according to geometry, output form and production requirements.
REVIEW THE ROUTES →TECHNICAL RESOURCES
Technical Resources & Project Guidance
Use this resource centre to choose the right SILCAP manufacturing route, prepare the information needed for technical review and understand how documentation scope is confirmed for a project.
Manufacturing route
Compression moulding or extrusion
Project inputs
Drawing, application, material and quantity
Documentation scope
Evidence, testing and applicability
RESOURCE CENTRE
Three technical decisions. One controlled starting point.
Start with the question that is holding the project back. Each route below leads into the deeper SILCAP page or review step that owns that decision.
Project Preparation
Prepare the drawing or sample, target quantity, application, material expectations and documentation inputs needed for technical review.
PREPARE PROJECT INPUTS →Documentation Scope
Separate available raw-material evidence from finished-product applicability and any project-specific testing or qualification requirement.
REVIEW DOCUMENTATION LOGIC →TECHNICAL GUIDES
Three practical guides for the decisions behind a silicone project.
Use the guides to compare manufacturing routes, prepare a complete RFQ and understand how available material documentation relates to project-specific product testing.
GUIDE 01 · MANUFACTURING ROUTE
Compression Moulding or Silicone Extrusion?
Compare geometry, output form and production requirements to understand which of SILCAP's two in-house manufacturing routes fits the project.
READ MANUFACTURING GUIDE →
GUIDE 02 · PROJECT PREPARATION
How to Prepare a Silicone Part RFQ
Review the drawing, sample, quantity, application, material and documentation inputs that support a faster technical review.
READ RFQ GUIDE →
GUIDE 03 · QUALITY & DOCUMENTATION
Raw-Material Documentation and Product Testing
Understand the distinction between available raw-material evidence, finished-product applicability and additional project-specific testing.
READ DOCUMENTATION GUIDE →MANUFACTURING ROUTE
Compression Moulding or Silicone Extrusion?
The first manufacturing decision is the product form itself: a discrete moulded part or a continuous silicone profile. SILCAP confirms the suitable route after drawing or sample review.
DISCRETE MOULDED PARTS
Compression Moulding
Used for individual HTV silicone parts where geometry, mould structure, material, hardness and dimensional requirements are reviewed together.
- Gaskets and seals
- O-rings and ring-shaped parts
- Caps, plugs and grommets
- Membranes, diaphragms and mats
CONTINUOUS PROFILE PRODUCTION
Silicone Extrusion
Used for continuous HTV silicone profiles and sections where cross-sectional geometry, material, hardness and production setup are reviewed.
- Profiles and gasket sections
- Strips and cords
- Tubes and hoses
- Solid and hollow continuous sections
Need a broader manufacturing comparison? Review SILCAP Manufacturing Capabilities →
PROJECT INPUTS
What to send for a faster technical review.
Complete technical inputs help SILCAP review manufacturability, material requirements, tooling scope, sampling needs and quotation basis more accurately.
SEND PROJECT DETAILS →Drawing or Physical Sample
Provide a technical drawing, dimensioned sketch, clear product images or a physical reference sample.
Target Quantity & Forecast
Share the initial order quantity, expected repeat demand and annual forecast where available.
Function & Application
Explain the product function, assembly environment, critical dimensions and expected operating exposure.
Material, Shore A & Colour
State known silicone requirements, hardness, colour references and any known curing or post-curing expectations.
Documentation & Packaging Scope
Identify required material documents, testing needs, labelling, barcode, packaging or private-label requirements.
Tooling & Sampling
Where new tooling is required, tooling and sampling are coordinated through external tooling partners before approval.
QUALITY & DOCUMENTATION
From available material evidence to project-specific applicability.
Documentation is reviewed against the actual product, material, application and target market. Available raw-material reports are not treated as blanket certification of every finished SILCAP product.
EVIDENCE LOGIC
Understand what the available evidence supports.
- 01
Raw-Material Evidence
Document basis for selected silicone material systems.
- 02
Finished-Product Applicability
Reviewed against intended use, product design, colour, process and target market.
- 03
Additional Testing if Needed
Project-specific testing is clarified when required by the application or regulatory scope.
DOCUMENT REQUEST WORKFLOW
Confirm the documentation scope before treating it as applicable.
- STEP 01
Product & Application Review
Product type, material, colour, application and target market are reviewed.
- STEP 02
Available Document Review
Relevant current raw-material reports and declarations are identified.
- STEP 03
Testing-Gap Review
Any missing or product-specific testing requirement is clarified where applicable.
- STEP 04
Confirmed Project Scope
The agreed documentation, testing and inspection scope is recorded with the project requirements.
PROJECT REVIEW FAQ
Questions that usually shape the first technical review.
What should I send for an initial project review?
Send a drawing, profile section, sample or clear product reference together with target quantity, application details and known material or documentation requirements.
How is the manufacturing route selected?
The route is reviewed according to geometry, output form, material, application and project requirements.
Can SILCAP review a physical sample without a drawing?
Yes. A physical sample, dimensioned sketch or clear product reference can support initial review, although additional technical information may still be required.
When is project-specific tooling required?
Custom moulded parts and extrusion profiles may require project-specific tooling. Tooling scope is reviewed against geometry and production requirements and coordinated through external tooling partners.
NEXT PROJECT STEP
Continue from technical guidance to project review.
Send the technical information already available. SILCAP will review manufacturing fit, information gaps and the next practical step.