Silicone has become widely used in baby products, kitchenware, and lifestyle products because of its unique advantages:
Soft and flexible
Heat resistant
Durable
Food-contact safe options
Comfortable user experience
However, silicone product development requires specialized knowledge.
Unlike rigid plastics or metals, silicone behavior changes depending on:
Hardness
Thickness
Geometry
Compression
Stretching conditions
A small design adjustment can significantly influence product performance.
Key Silicone Design Considerations
During product development, engineers evaluate:
Silicone Thickness
Too thin:
May affect strength
Risk of tearing
Too thick:
May increase cost
Affect product flexibility
Corner Radius
Proper radius design helps reduce stress concentration.
Mold Structure
Silicone products require careful consideration of:
Parting lines
Demolding direction
Flash control
