Custom Silicone Plugs: Improving Operational Performance

At Masking Supply, we specialize in custom high-temperature masking solutions tailored to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Recently, we developed a custom hollow high-temperature plug for a customer, replacing a less efficient off-the-shelf solution that required manual modifications before use.

The Challenge: Inefficient Off-the-Shelf Solution

The customer’s shop floor team had been using a generic off the shelve masking plug that required:

• Manual cutting to achieve the correct size.
• Additional modification to create a hole for hanging.

Each plug took approximately one minute to modify, leading to significant time loss and material waste when modifications were unsuccessful.

The Solution: A Custom-Designed Plug

Our team at Masking Supply developed a tailored masking plug that eliminated the need for manual adjustments. This custom solution:

✔ Reduced plug cost by 10% compared to the modified off-the-shelf version.
✔ Eliminated modification time, allowing the team to save time on masking.
✔ Perfect fit every time, as parts are not modified manually.

Better Masking, Lower Costs, Greater Efficiency

By providing a cost-effective, application-specific masking plug, we helped our customer improve their masking efficiency, save labor costs, and eliminate unnecessary waste.

If your team is struggling with inefficient masking solutions, we can help. Contact us today to discuss a custom masking solution designed for your specific application.