Service · Process Development

Custom Pad Development

Made-to-order silicone pads — durometer 10–80, any shape.

EPS manufactures pad-print pads in cylindrical, square, linear, compound, and dual-durometer shapes. Custom pads built to your part geometry, with durometer matched to surface and image.

  • Cylindrical, square, linear, and compound pad shapes
  • Hollow pads for tall part offsets
  • Dual-durometer pads that wrap 180° around a product
  • Durometer range: 10 to 80 (Shore 00)
  • Custom specifications stored for reorder
  • Excellent ink absorption and release for crisp transfer
  • Tear and solvent resistance for extended pad life
  • Custom-design service from EPS pad department

How to order a custom pad

Square / rectangular pads
Square / Rectangular
Cylindrical pads
Cylindrical
Custom-shape pads
Custom shapes

Send us:

  1. The part geometry — sample, CAD file, or detailed dimensional drawing
  2. The pad-print machine model (sets the maximum pad height)
  3. Required print area and artwork
  4. Required durometer (or describe the surface)
  5. Expected production cycle count

Stock pads ship same day. Custom pads ship after approximately 7 business day cure cycle. See Custom Print Pads in consumables.

Talk to EPS engineering.

Send us your part, your machine, or your application. We will recommend the right approach.