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TL;DR — Mitour Silicone operates a 4,500 m² production facility in Shenzhen, China, with 100+ employees, 20+ liquid silicone injection machines, and a daily output capacity of 30,000 units. This article walks you through every zone of our facility — from raw material receiving to finished-goods disp

In the world of advanced materials, few substances combine the breadth of beneficial properties found in platinum silicone rubber. From life-saving medical implants and infant feeding products to aerospace seals and precision electronics, platinum-cured silicone has become the material of choice whe

1. What Is Silicone Extrusion Molding?Silicone extrusion molding is a manufacturing process used to create long, continuous shapes from silicone materials. Unlike other types of molding, such as injection molding, extrusion molding is specifically designed to produce shapes with consistent cross-sec

Crystal clear ice balls have become the hallmark of premium cocktail culture — gracing the glasses of high-end bars, whiskey lounges, and home entertaining setups worldwide. Yet for most home enthusiasts, achieving that flawless, glass-like clarity remains frustratingly elusive. The result is usuall

Silicone candle molds have transformed candle making — enabling crafters, artisans, and commercial manufacturers to produce candles in virtually any shape imaginable, with perfect surface detail, effortless release, and exceptional durability. Whether you're a home hobbyist creating one-of-a-kind ar

Silicone Mold Design 101: What Every Brand Owner Should Know Before OrderingTL;DR — Silicone mold design is the single largest cost driver in any custom silicone product project. Poor mold design decisions — wrong parting line, inadequate draft angle, insufficient wall thickness — show up as expensi

TL;DR — Most procurement disasters involving Chinese silicone factories are avoidable. The warning signs are almost always there before the purchase order is signed — buyers just do not look. After 21 years in Shenzhen's silicone manufacturing ecosystem, Mitour Silicone has seen every variation of t

Silicone Manufacturing Process: LSR Injection vs HTV Compression ExplainedTL;DR — Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding and High Temperature Vulcanization (HTV) compression molding are the two dominant silicone manufacturing processes. LSR offers tighter tolerances, faster cycle times, and

OEM vs ODM Silicone Manufacturing: The Complete Buyer's GuideTL;DR — OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and ODM (Original Design Manufacturer) are two fundamentally different sourcing models for silicone products. In OEM, you own the design and molds; in ODM, the factory owns the design and you l