Your Trusted TPE Manufacturer for Fully Customized Parts
Custom TPE parts with precise dimensions, adjustable hardness, and tailored formulations for a wide range of industrial applications.
Why Choose Our Custom TPE Parts
We combine TPE injection molding, extrusion, material modification, and in-house tooling to produce parts tailored to your specifications. Our engineering team provides DFM feedback and supports tooling development, while our rubber, plastic, and metal production capabilities allow us to handle TPE overmolding and integrated assemblies in-house.
- 40+ years of manufacturing and material expertise
- 12 in-house engineers supporting DFM and tooling
- 30+ injection machines for rubber and plastic production
- TPE overmolding with metal, plastic, or fiberglass
- Custom hardness, color, and surface finish options
Custom TPE Part Structures We Produce
We combine TPE with different substrates through overmolding and insert molding to produce integrated parts with functions such as gripping, sealing, cushioning, and protection.
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Browse our custom TPE parts to see the types of components we produce for different applications and project requirements.
Engineering & Production Support for Custom TPE Parts
We support custom TPE projects with in-house engineering, tooling, prototyping, and material modification capabilities, helping turn customer specifications into manufacturable parts.
DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
Our engineers review your part design to assess wall thickness, tooling feasibility, and moldability, helping identify potential production issues before tooling begins.
In-House Mold Making
With our own mold-making workshop, we design and build dedicated production molds for each project using tool steels such as P20, H13, and NAK80. Molds are permanently retained and rebuilt free of charge when worn out.
Material Modification
Our team supports TPE compounding by adjusting hardness, elasticity, color, and other properties to suit specific applications, with formulations tailored to your material and regulatory requirements.
Prototyping
Before committing to production tooling, we support prototype development to validate fit, function, and material performance, helping confirm the design and identify potential issues early.
Have a TPE Project to Discuss?
Send us your drawings, specifications, or material requirements. Our engineers can review the details, provide DFM feedback, and prepare a quotation for your custom parts.
Materials We Support for Customized TPE Parts
We support several TPE material families and can fine-tune their formulations to achieve the required hardness, elasticity, color, and other material properties.
- TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane)
- TPV (Thermoplastic Vulcanizate)
- TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin)
Secondary Operations for Custom TPE Parts
Beyond core manufacturing, we offer a range of secondary operations to deliver parts that are ready for immediate use or final sale.
Surface Treatment
We provide glossy, matte, and textured finishes for TPE parts, allowing you to adjust surface feel and appearance for grips, covers, controls, and other exposed components.
Printing & Marking
Pad printing, screen printing, and laser marking can add logos, symbols, scales, or other identification directly to TPE surfaces.
Assembly Integration
We assemble finished TPE parts with rubber, plastic, and metal components, including customer-supplied parts. This allows us to handle the final integration of flexible TPE components with rigid parts, fasteners, and other project-specific components in-house.
Custom Packaging
We provide protective packaging for shipping and handling, as well as retail packaging with your logo and branding. Packaging materials can be sourced by us or supplied by the customer.
Quality Assurance
Consistent quality is supported by certified quality systems and dedicated in-house inspection throughout production.
Dimensional & Hardness Verification
Our technicians use calibrated hardness testers and dimensional inspection equipment to verify TPE part geometry and durometer against specified requirements. For flexible parts, measurement methods are selected according to material hardness and part structure.
Functional & Application Testing
For parts with sealing, cushioning, or water resistance requirements, we provide functional testing based on project specifications. Testing can account for temperature, compression, and repeated flexing where relevant.
Certified Compliance
Our quality system is ISO 9001 certified. We can also support applicable RoHS, FDA, and CE requirements through material documentation and third-party testing where required.
Ready to Start Your Custom TPE Part Project?
From tooling and molding to secondary operations and quality inspection, Zhongde supports complete TPE part manufacturing based on your specifications.
Advantages of Custom TPE Manufacturing
TPE elastomers combine rubber-like flexibility with plastic-like processability. With our in-house formulation and molding capabilities, we can tailor TPE materials and parts to specific application requirements.
Adjustable hardness
Shore A/D grades tailored to your specifications
Chemical and weather resistance
formulations selected for demanding environments
Multi-material bonding
TPE can bond with compatible plastics, metals, and rubber
Flexible molding options
suitable for injection molding, overmolding, and insert molding
Custom material formulation
hardness, color, elasticity, and other properties can be modified
Production volume and target cost
Part geometry, wall thickness, and demolding complexity
Load-bearing and repeated flexing requirements
Exposure to chemicals, oils, temperature, or UV light
Required surface finish, softness, and grip
Considerations for TPE Component Manufacturing
TPE selection and part design should account for the intended use, production volume, and molding requirements. Our engineers can review these factors and provide DFM feedback and material recommendations for your project.
Industries We Serve
We've supplied custom TPE parts for applications that require specific combinations of flexibility, softness, grip, sealing, or material compatibility.
FAQs of Custom TPE Parts Manufacturing
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What types of TPE can you produce?
We work with various TPE material grades, including TPU and TPV, with hardness, color, and formulation options adjusted to your specifications.
Can you manufacture metal or plastic components to pair with TPE parts?
Yes. Our rubber, plastic, and metal production capabilities allow us to manufacture compatible components and provide in-house assembly when required.
Can TPE be combined with metal, plastic, or other materials?
Yes. We offer TPE overmolding and insert molding with compatible substrates, including plastic and metal. We can also produce TPE parts combined with rubber, magnets, or fiberglass where the structure and material are suitable.
Can you help us determine the right TPE material for our part?
Yes. Our engineers can review your part specifications, functional requirements, and service environment, then provide DFM feedback and material recommendations based on your project.