EPDM Rubber stoppers or Silicone rubber stoppers

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I as searching for a source for making a bulk purchase of stoppers for the pen tubes. Widgetco.com has a good choice but I don't know whether the EDPM black stoppers would be best or the white rubber silicone stoppers. Also, are there any other good sources for tube stoppers? I would appreciate any wisdom anyone might be able to share on this topic. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[its_virgil]

For tube in casting such as snake skins the silicone stoppers are definitely the way to go. A search should locate several choices. I can post a link to where I purchase them later today.
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Don

I as searching for a source for making a bulk purchase of stoppers for the pen tubes. Widgetco.com has a good choice but I don't know whether the EDPM black stoppers would be best or the white rubber silicone stoppers. Also, are there any other good sources for tube stoppers? I would appreciate any wisdom anyone might be able to share on this topic. Thanks so much in advance.

 

[Grampy122]

Silicone Stoppers

Don, I am still waiting for your post.

 

[seamus7227]

For tube in casting such as snake skins the silicone stoppers are definitely the way to go. A search should locate several choices. I can post a link to where I purchase them later today.
Do a good turn daily!
Don

I second this as well! The EPDM plugs present their own difficulties when casting, but the Clear plugs have a higher heat rating for powdercoating purposes and are more flexible for casting.

 

[its_virgil]

My apologies for the delay in replying. Here is the page from Echo Engineering and Production Supply where I ordered the silicone plugs. One downside is the minimum order of 200 for the sizes I needed. But, I will eventually make use of them.
Echo - Silicone Tapered Plugs 600F (315C)
I ordered item #'s 01-0000105-04SIL, 01-0000106-04SIL, and 01-0000107-04SIL and they seem to work on the tubes I use.

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Don

Don, I am still waiting for your post.

 

[Kenny Durrant]

I realize this thread is a little old but just in case your still checking it this is what I do. I use homemade molds made of aquairum tubes, wooden plugs and tape. Duct tape,scotch and elect.tape. I also use cork and rubber plugs. Which ever plug I use I wrap or cover it with tape or Glad press and seal wrap. Works great and I can use them over and over.