Product Overview
Reliable custom rubber parts for industrial applications
Quick Answer
Black hair clipper silicone grip sleeve made from Silicone Rubber Type 7851, measuring 118.7 × 54.6 × 50.2 mm. The shaped cover includes contoured side features, a flared upper profile, and a 14.0 mm circular opening. Custom internal fit, hardness, tooling, samples, and packaging are available upon request.
This black hair clipper silicone grip sleeve is a shaped exterior cover made from Silicone Rubber Type 7851. It measures 4.67 in (118.7 mm) high, 2.15 in (54.6 mm) wide, and 1.98 in (50.2 mm) deep, with contoured side grip features and a Ø0.55 in (14.0 mm) top opening.
Black Hair Clipper Silicone Grip Sleeve, Type 7851
This is a custom molded black silicone grip sleeve engineered to slide over a hair clipper body, providing an ergonomic, non-slip handhold with a ribbed traction pattern and yellow “Extreme Grip” branding lettering. Molded from silicone rubber Type 7851, the sleeve is formally documented for full compliance with RoHS Directive and California Proposition 65 requirements, making it suitable for consumer grooming products sold across regulated markets.
Product Overview
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Material | Silicone rubber, Type 7851 |
| Color | Black |
| Lettering Color | Pantone 7548C (vivid yellow) |
| Regulatory Compliance | RoHS Directive, California Proposition 65 |
| Ownership Note | All GDP drawings retained by owner or co-owners of the part |
| Tolerance Convention | Dimensions across centerline centered within half their stated tolerance |
Key Dimensions
| Feature | Value (in) | Value (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 4.67 | 118.7 |
| Overall width (front view) | 2.15 | 54.6 |
| Overall width (top view) | 1.98 | 50.2 |
| Top opening/bore diameter | Ø .55 | Ø 14.0 |
| Body width (Section A-A) | 1.92 | 48.7 |
| Upper segment length | 1.83 | 46.5 |
| Lower segment height | .81 | 20.4 |
| Left offset (Section A-A) | .27 | 6.9 |
| Right offset (Section A-A) | .67 | 17.0 |
| Upper datum offset | .74 | 18.7 |
| Secondary vertical reference | .46 | 11.6 |
| Mid-height reference | 2.58 | 65.4 |
| Lower vertical reference | 2.75 | 69.9 |
| Bottom offset | .29 | 7.3 |
| Corner radius (4 places) | R .06 | R 1.5 |
Why Silicone Rubber for Clipper Grip Sleeves
Silicone rubber is the standard material choice for handheld grooming tool grips because it delivers a soft, cushioned surface feel while maintaining strong resistance to cracking, heat exposure, and repeated flexing over years of daily use. This sleeve’s ribbed traction pattern is molded directly into the silicone surface, improving hand control and reducing slip risk during operation, particularly important for a tool involving a rotating cutting mechanism. Silicone also withstands the moisture, oils, and cleaning agents commonly encountered in barbering and personal grooming environments without degrading, unlike many general-purpose rubber compounds.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
- Full compliance with the RoHS Directive, restricting the use of specific hazardous substances in the finished part.
- Full compliance with California Proposition 65, addressing chemical exposure warning requirements for products sold in the California market.
- All governing design and production (GDP) drawings must be retained by the part’s owner or co-owners, maintaining formal design record control.
- Dimensions measured across the part’s centerline are centered within half their stated tolerance, ensuring symmetric features maintain balanced dimensional accuracy on both sides of the centerline.
Design Features
- Contoured ergonomic body shape designed to fit naturally in the hand during extended use.
- Ribbed traction ridges positioned along the primary grip zone for secure handling.
- Central bore opening sized to Ø.55 inches (14.0mm), accommodating a shaft, spindle, or internal fastening point on the clipper body.
- Four corner radii of R.06 inches (1.5mm) at internal rib or wall transitions, reducing stress concentration in the molded part.
- Section A-A profile confirms a consistent wall structure supporting the sleeve’s flexibility during installation over the clipper housing.
Common Applications
- General handheld tool grip covers benefiting from silicone’s combination of cushioning, durability, and textured traction control.
- Non-slip grip enhancement sleeves for professional and consumer hair clippers and trimmers.
- Ergonomic accessory covers for handheld grooming tools requiring secure one-handed operation.
- Branded silicone accessories for personal care product lines requiring regulatory-compliant materials for sale in the United States and other regulated markets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the overall dimensions of this silicone grip sleeve?
The confirmed overall dimensions are 4.67 in (118.7 mm) high, 2.15 in (54.6 mm) wide, and 1.98 in (50.2 mm) deep. The circular top opening has a diameter of 0.55 in (14.0 mm). Complete internal dimensions and unspecified tolerances are available upon request.
What silicone material is specified?
The specified material is Silicone Rubber Type 7851, and the confirmed product color is black. Shore A hardness and detailed compound properties were not provided. These values must be confirmed before sampling or production according to the required fit, flexibility, operating environment, and validation criteria.
Can the sleeve be customized for another hair clipper?
Yes. The overall dimensions, internal cavity, wall geometry, openings, finger contours, texture, hardness, and color can be evaluated for another clipper housing. A complete 3D model, dimensional specification, or physical device sample is required to assess fit, interface alignment, tooling, and manufacturing feasibility.
Does the sleeve provide certified non-slip or drop protection?
No specific slip-resistance value, impact rating, or drop-test result has been provided. These functions should not be assumed from the silicone material or contoured geometry alone. Required test conditions, device weight, drop height, contacted surface, acceptance criteria, and handling conditions must be defined for finished-assembly validation.
How should the sleeve fit be verified?
A prototype sleeve should be installed on the intended clipper housing. Evaluation should confirm internal contact, edge position, retention, opening alignment, access to controls and connections, finger-contact position, deformation, ventilation clearance, and ease of installation or removal under representative operating conditions.
Are samples, tooling, MOQ, and lead time available?
Sample availability, tooling, MOQ, and lead time are available upon request. They depend on the final housing geometry, silicone compound, Shore A hardness, color, tolerances, surface requirements, tooling status, inspection plan, packaging, order quantity, and estimated annual volume.
Request Product Evaluation
Provide the hair clipper housing model, complete dimensions, interface locations, required internal fit, silicone specification, Shore A hardness, color, operating conditions, quantity, and estimated annual volume. A 2D drawing, 3D model, or physical sample will support evaluation of fit, tooling, prototype samples, inspection requirements, MOQ, lead time, and packaging.
