Custom silicone fabrication is the process of transforming raw silicone materials into engineered components designed to meet the exact specifications of high-performance industries. These components are manufactured to perform in demanding environments, offering resistance to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and environmental exposure.
For OEMs in sectors such as energy/utilities, electrical, construction, automotive, telecommunications, aerospace, medical and food processing, customization ensures that every silicone part meets critical regulatory, mechanical, and environmental requirements. From complex extrusions to precision-molded seals and sheets, custom fabrication is essential for ensuring product reliability and regulatory compliance.
Reiss Manufacturing’s End-to-End Silicone Fabrication Capabilities
Reiss Manufacturing delivers comprehensive custom silicone fabrication services, offering a full range of capabilities from formulation to finished components. The company provides vertically integrated production to serve the needs of manufacturers worldwide.
Established in 1946, the Ronsil division of Reiss Manufacturing has 80 years of experience in silicone rubber manufacturing. Our technical team supports clients across industries with advanced design, tooling, and materials engineering, all while maintaining strict quality control protocols.
Custom Silicone Formulation
Reiss Manufacturing’s custom compounding and formulation of rubber silicone are engineered to meet industry-specific performance and regulatory requirements. Silicone products are designed to comply with standards such as FDA CFR 21, USP Class VI, and RoHS, and can be tailored for thermal resistance, dielectric strength, flexibility, and chemical durability in demanding environments.
Precision Molding, Extrusion, and Calendering
Reiss Manufacturing offers a broad range of custom fabrication methods to meet unique part geometries and functional requirements.
- Molding Capabilities:
- Compression and transfer molding processes are used to manufacture complex silicone components.
- Ideal for precision gaskets, seals, diaphragms, and custom shapes.
- Extrusion Capabilities:
- Custom silicone extrusions include tubing, cords, profiles, and solid or sponge materials.
- Engineered for industries requiring flexibility, dielectric insulation, and thermal resistance.
- Calendering Services:
- Reiss produces silicone sheets and continuous rolls using advanced calendering processes.
- Available in multiple thicknesses and durometers, suitable for fabrication into gaskets, pads, or insulation layers.
Secondary Fabrication and Assembly
Beyond molding and extrusion, Reiss Manufacturing also provides value-added fabrication and finishing services, including:
- Die-cutting and slitting for creating custom shapes from calendered silicone sheets
- Laminating and adhesive backing for easy assembly and integration
- Splicing and vulcanizing to create endless loops or joined sections
- Custom packaging and kitting options to streamline customer supply chains
These services support OEMs looking for fully finished components that are ready for installation or integration into final products.
Industries That Rely on Custom Silicone Fabrication
Reiss Manufacturing serves a diverse range of industries that require high-performance silicone components. In the medical and pharmaceutical sector, our silicone materials are compliant with USP Class VI and FDA CFR 21, making them suitable for use in medical devices outside of the body, and pharmaceutical processing. For the food and beverage industry, Reiss provides FDA-compliant silicone tubing, gaskets, and seals that can withstand high temperatures and repeated sanitation cycles, ensuring safe and reliable performance in hygienic environments.
In automotive and electric vehicle (EV) applications, Reiss manufactures silicone components are designed for thermal insulation, vibration damping, and environmental sealing, including materials used in EV battery systems and under-the-hood components. Our silicone materials are also critical in the telecommunications and electronics industries, where they are used for dielectric insulation, weatherproofing, and EMI shielding. Lastly, in aerospace and defense, Reiss supports applications that require lightweight, high-temperature resistant silicone parts with tight tolerances and long-term durability.
Partner with Reiss Manufacturing
Looking for a custom silicone fabrication partner with decades of experience and certified manufacturing processes? Reiss Manufacturing delivers tailored silicone solutions for mission-critical applications across multiple industries.
Contact our team today to discuss your project requirements and discover how our custom silicone fabrication capabilities can support your next product.
Custom Silicone Fabrication FAQs
Custom silicone fabrication refers to the process of transforming raw silicone materials into specific components such as gaskets, tubing, and seals through methods like molding, extrusion, and calendering.
Industries include food processing, automotive, telecommunications, electronics, aerospace, medical, and defense.
Yes, Reiss offers FDA CFR 21-compliant silicone materials suitable for food and medical applications.
Reiss provides molding (compression and transfer), extrusion, calendering, die-cutting, slitting, splicing, and adhesive backing.
Yes, Reiss manufactures silicone materials that meet RoHS and USP Class VI standards.
Yes, Reiss offers custom silicone formulations tailored to specific mechanical, thermal, and regulatory requirements through in-house compounding and formulation capabilities.
Yes, secondary services include application of Pressure Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) die-cutting, splicing, and more.
Yes, our manufacturing processes are ISO9001:2015-certified, ensuring consistent quality.
Reiss offers end-to-end manufacturing, in-house formulation, compliance with strict regulatory standards, and years of industry experience.
