Silicone Straight Wall Caps
600°F
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Silicone Straight Wall Caps

Series: SC

High-temp silicone masking caps for powder coating, plating & anodizing (600°F)

Engineered to withstand temperatures up to 600°F (315°C), these caps are highly durable, chemical resistant and 100% reusable. Over 85 standard sizes in stock for masking studs, threaded bolts, and tube ends during finishing operations.

Thread Size

2-56, M2, 4-40, M3, 6-32, 6-36, M4, 8-32, 8-36, 10-24, 10-32, M5, M6, ¼-20, 5/16-18, M8, 3/8-16, M10, M12, ½-13, M14, M15, M16, M19, M25

Max Temp

600 °F

Material

silicone

Color

Clear, White, Yellow, Rusty Red, Green, Dark Blue, Light Blue, Purple, Grey, Pink

Standard Sizes (88 options)

Popular Sizes

Technical Specifications

Properties

MaterialSilicone
Temperature RatingUp to 600°F / 315°C
ReusableYes, 100%
Sizes Available85+ standard sizes
Typical ApplicationsMasking studs, threaded bolts, and tube ends; powder coating, e-coating, plating, anodizing

Application Tips

Sizing as Cap
Choose an ID that is 2% to 5% smaller than the stud or thread diameter. At larger sizes, 0.015"-0.020" smaller is appropriate.
Sizing as Plug
Choose an OD that is 4% to 7% larger than the hole diameter. At larger sizes, 0.015"-0.020" larger is appropriate.
Release Trapped Air
To release trapped air from larger parts when heated for powder coating, pierce a small hole in the cap end.
Versatile Use
Caps can be inverted and used as plugs for straight-walled holes. They can also be trimmed into short tube masks for through-holes.
Custom Solutions

Need a Custom Size?

We provide custom slit widths and die-cut shapes to your exact specifications.

  • Low-cost tooling, 7-10 day lead time
  • Large inventory of in-stock tools
  • Rectangles, squares, circles, and custom shapes
  • Precision slit-to-width available
  • Free samples on most products

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EPDM Straight Wall Caps
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EPDM Straight Wall Caps

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Silicone Expandable Caps
600°F

Series: SCE

Silicone Expandable Caps

Single caps that mask several different thread sizes, eliminating the need for multiple individual sizes while saving storage space. Dual-rib internal design enables expansion across multiple sizes. Rated to 600°F. For example, to mask a 1/4-20 thread and a 5/16-18 thread, two different caps would be required (our part numbers SC234 and SC281). But with just one SCE-236-354, not only can both of those sizes be masked with that one plug, but a 3/8-16 thread can be masked with it too.

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Silicone Flange Caps
600°F

Series: VFC

Silicone Flange Caps

Reusable masking caps designed to protect studs, bolts, and surrounding circular areas during high-heat finishing processes. Ideal for masking studs or bolts and a circular area around them, typically for grounding area protection. Our silicone flange caps eliminate the need for secondary washers by masking the circular area around the bolt, saving labor time in powder coating and e-coating lines. Alternatively can be used as a plug: The area around a hole can then be masked by the flange. They have also been used successfully as an insulation for wire harnesses (by cutting off the rounded end).

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