3-in-1 Straw Bowl
One bowl, three uses: sip from the rim, drink through a straw, or seal it as a storage bowl.
Features
- ✓Pouring lip for clean sipping
- ✓Optional straw and sealing lid
- ✓Suction base resists tipping
3-in-1 Straw Bowl Specifications
| Parameter | Standard | Custom options |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | Silicone + PP / 304 stainless | PPSU, bamboo fibre, Tritan |
| Silicone durometer | 40–60 Shore A | 30–70 Shore A |
| Suction base | Integrated 0.6–1.0 mm lip | Separate or twin suction bases |
| Temperature range | -40 to 200 °C | High-heat compound, boil sterilizable |
| Surface finish | Compression molding, silk-screen, laser | Two-shot, pad printing, frosted |
Customization Process
Applications
Three main scenarios: the family table (suction bowls, divided plates, training chopsticks), nurseries and daycare (insulated boxes, cutlery sets) and travel (collapsible bowls and cups, food containers). Tableware usually ships as sets, where colorways and packaging drive retail performance — print areas, set cavities and gift-box structure can all be fixed at the tooling stage.
Process & Certifications
The suction base is a thin lip around the bottom, and lip thickness plus durometer decide holding force: too hard and it will not seat, too soft and it peels off under a pull. The usual recipe is 40–50 Shore A with a 0.6–1.0 mm lip and a shallow relief groove inside to help air escape. Silicone handles over stainless inserts are made by two-shot molding with a primer on the metal, which keeps the bond from loosening over time. On collapsible bowls the fold line is the fatigue point, so the tool is cut with a radiused transition that survives repeated folding.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conductivity methods do silicone keypads use?+
Three common types: 1) Carbon pill (low cost, 1M cycles); 2) Metal dome (POM, crisp tactile feel); 3) Conductive ink printing (for membrane circuits). Choose based on feel, lifespan, and budget.
Are silk-printed characters on silicone keypads durable?+
Using silicone ink silk-screen + secondary vulcanization, characters resist 500+ alcohol wipes, sweat, and abrasion — 5+ years outdoors without fading.
What is your MOQ and sampling lead time?+
From 50 pcs, small-batch trials supported. Free 1-3 samples (customer pays shipping); sampling 5-7 working days; mass production 15-25 days.
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