ETOL is a rubber and silicone products manufacturer with over 20 years of experience and more than 18,000 product types. Choose from our rubber feet and rubber bumper range, or send a drawing for a custom bumper. Samples may be available in as little as 48 hours, depending on your design; contact us to confirm timing.
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FEET, TIPS & BUMPERS · SELECTION GUIDE
Fit over a leg, fasten to a base, or stick to a flat surface. Match the attachment first, then check the contact face, dimensions and working conditions.
For exposed furniture legs and tube ends.
For furniture bases, enclosures and equipment.
For flat bases, cabinet doors and contact stops.
Start with slip-on tips for chair and table legs, screw-mounted feet for solid bases, and adhesive bumpers for cabinet doors or drawers. Check the floor finish and test a sample for marking, grip and movement.
Start with screw-mounted feet where retention matters, or adhesive pads for suitable flat enclosure bases. Share total weight, number and position of feet, movement, temperature and exposure to oils or cleaners.
For vibration isolation, provide the operating conditions and review anti-vibration mounts; a protective bumper alone does not establish isolation performance.
Dimensions and load suitability depend on the selected part. Confirm against its drawing and a sample under your actual conditions.
Include your mounting method, dimensioned sketch or photo, contact surface, load, environment and quantity.
Every application has its own requirements. From choosing a standard size to developing a custom part, our team can help you explore suitable dimensions, materials and mounting options.
Discuss Your ApplicationRubber feet are natural or synthetic rubber parts fitted beneath furniture, ladders, chairs and equipment. They help improve grip and protect both the supporting surface and the item itself. You will find them in homes, schools, universities, offices and hospitality settings.
Rubber bumpers cushion contact between parts, helping reduce shock, noise and surface damage. Available in many shapes and sizes, they are used inside and outside equipment, from vehicles to mixing consoles. They can also serve as stoppers or spacers.
Common reasons to use rubber feet and rubber bumpers include:
Rubber feet and rubber bumpers are used in a wide range of products:
Worn rubber feet and bumpers can often be replaced. Match the original dimensions, mounting method and load requirements. For adhesive rubber bumpers, follow the adhesive supplier's installation instructions, including these basic steps:
Step 1: Clean the mounting surface with a cleaner compatible with the surface and adhesive. Isopropyl alcohol may be suitable for some surfaces. Allow the area to dry completely before fitting the rubber bumper.
Step 2: Peel the bumper from the backing sheet without touching the adhesive.
Step 3: Position the rubber feet pad and press it firmly into place. For a picture frame, the lower corners are common contact points. Allow the specified bonding time before applying a load; this depends on the adhesive system.
For push-fit chair feet, measure the leg's outside dimensions and check its shape. Select a matching rubber furniture bumper, then fit it firmly over the leg according to the product instructions.
Choose rubber feet and bumpers by their dimensions, mounting method and load requirements. Shapes include cylindrical, oval, square, rectangular, hemispherical and hexagonal profiles. Roll stock is another option for continuous bumper strips, including some vehicle applications.
Common mounting styles include:
Material and hardness affect grip, cushioning and service life. Select rubber feet for the load, temperature and environment. Common material options include:
Rubber molding forms an uncured elastomer into a finished part such as a rubber foot. The compound is shaped and cured using a process selected for the geometry, material and production quantity.
In rubber compression molding, a measured amount of uncured rubber is placed in a heated mold. The mold closes under pressure to shape and cure the part. The finished part is removed and excess material is trimmed.
In rubber injection molding, the compound is injected into a closed mold and cured. The mold then opens so the finished part can be removed.
In rubber transfer molding, the compound is pushed from a transfer pot into the mold cavities. After curing, the mold opens and the parts are removed and trimmed.
To choose rubber bumpers for your product, consider the material, dimensions, mounting style and working load together. Send us a drawing or sample if you need help defining a custom part.
With over 20 years in the rubber and silicone industry, we manufacture parts for 30,000+ customers in over 60 countries. Share your application challenges so we can help you define the right part.
Tell us which FDA or RoHS requirements apply to your product. We will review the selected material and part against your application requirements before you order.
Delivery may be available in as little as 3 days, depending on stock and destination. Share your required arrival date so we can confirm the options.
Browse more than 18,000 product types. An existing standard part may meet your requirements without the cost of a new mold.
Want to check the fit and quality first? Free samples may be available for eligible requests. Contact our team to confirm eligibility, availability and shipping costs.
Work with one team from design and prototyping through mold making, mass production and delivery.
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