橡楚编辑部 6/18/2026 40 min read
No need to travel long distances to Guangdong for liquid silicone rubber (LSR) molding. Xiangchu (Hubei) Rubber Co., Ltd. is located in Ezhou, Hubei, just 1 hour from Wuhan. We specialize in OEM manufacturing of LSR products with ISO 9001 certification, providing customers with convenient nearby high-quality LSR OEM services. Our new official website is now officially launched.
Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) injection molding has become a foundational manufacturing process for high-precision components across medical devices, consumer electronics, automotive systems, and baby care products. For decades, many domestic and international buyers sourcing LSR products in China have relied heavily on manufacturing facilities clustered in Guangdong province, leading to common pain points: extended logistics lead times for central and northern Chinese clients, higher cross-region shipping costs, longer communication turnaround for on-site quality inspections, and limited flexibility for urgent small-batch custom orders.
Against this industry backdrop, 橡楚（湖北）橡胶有限公司 (Xiangchu (Hubei) Rubber Co., Ltd.) is excited to announce the launch of our new LSR molding production site strategically located at 湖北省鄂州市鄂城区经济开发区凡口街道内河巷54号, just a 1-hour drive from Wuhan, central China’s core transportation hub. This expansion is designed to eliminate the need for long-distance travel and shipping to Guangdong for LSR custom molding and OEM services, bringing closer, more responsive, and cost-competitive LSR manufacturing capabilities to buyers across central and northern China, as well as global importers looking for alternative supply chain locations in inland China.
This article will break down the market gaps addressed by our new site, outline the technical capabilities and operational advantages of our Xiangchu LSR molding facility, explain our OEM and代工 (original equipment manufacturing) service model, and introduce our quality management framework aligned with global standards.
For years, Guangdong’s mature supply chain ecosystem made it the default choice for LSR product sourcing in China. But as manufacturing activity spreads inland and supply chain resilience becomes a top priority for buyers, the limitations of relying exclusively on Guangdong-based LSR manufacturers have become increasingly apparent.
Most LSR components require close collaboration between the product designer, molder, and end client, including regular on-site prototyping validation, quality audits, and last-minute design adjustments. For buyers based in Wuhan, Zhengzhou, Beijing, Xi’an, and other central/northern Chinese cities, a trip to Guangdong requires at least a full day of travel each way, with associated high time and labor costs. For example, a 2-day on-site validation meeting in Guangdong often requires 4 total days of travel time for a Hubei-based product development team.
For international buyers, while Guangdong ports offer convenient export access, inland production facilities located near central China’s large consumer market reduce domestic shipping costs for products sold within China, cutting overall landed costs by 8-15% according to our internal cost analysis. The table below outlines common cost and time comparisons for Hubei-based buyers sourcing LSR components from Guangdong versus our new Xiangchu facility:
This geographic advantage directly translates to shorter product development cycles, lower operating costs, and faster time-to-market for new products launching in central and northern China.
Guangdong’s manufacturing sector has faced growing cost pressures in recent years, including rising labor costs, higher industrial land rents, and occasional supply chain disruptions caused by regional congestion or public health events. For buyers looking to diversify their supply base beyond the Pearl River Delta, inland facilities like Xiangchu’s new site offer a more stable alternative with lower fixed operating costs, which we pass on to our clients in the form of more competitive quoting.
At the same time, China’s high-speed rail and national highway network has made inland manufacturing more accessible than ever. Our facility in Ezhou, Hubei is connected to major national logistics routes: we are 1 hour from Wuhan’s major freight railway hubs and international container ports on the Yangtze River, and 3 hours from Shanghai’s international shipping ports by high-speed freight rail, providing comparable export accessibility to Guangdong while offering lower production costs.
橡楚（湖北）橡胶有限公司’s new LSR molding site is purpose-built for high-precision LSR injection molding, with a clean production environment, modern equipment, and dedicated process engineering teams focused on meeting the quality requirements of global clients. Our core focus remains on custom Liquid Silicone Rubber (LSR) product OEM and代工, supporting everything from low-volume prototyping to high-volume mass production.
We have invested in a full range of LSR-specific manufacturing equipment to support diverse client requirements. Unlike general rubber molding facilities, all our injection molding units are configured for cold runner LSR processing, which reduces material waste and improves part consistency compared to hot runner alternatives. Our key equipment lineup includes:
Our maximum molding size for single LSR components is 800mm × 600mm, with a minimum achievable part thickness of 0.5mm and a typical dimensional tolerance of ±0.05mm, which meets the requirements of most industrial and consumer LSR applications. We support all common LSR material grades, including:
As highlighted, our new production site is located at 湖北省鄂州市鄂城区经济开发区凡口街道内河巷54号, with exceptional accessibility for domestic and international clients:
For clients needing to arrange on-site inspections, design reviews, or production validation, our proximity to Wuhan eliminates the need for multi-day long-distance trips common when sourcing from Guangdong. We can arrange for client visits within 24 hours of a request, with local support for transportation and accommodation arranged by our team.
橡楚（湖北）橡胶有限公司 specializes in LSR product代工 (OEM manufacturing) for clients across a wide range of industries. We do not compete with our clients on end-product branding; our role is to provide reliable, high-quality LSR molding manufacturing that aligns with your product specifications and brand requirements.
We offer end-to-end support for LSR product development, eliminating the need for clients to coordinate multiple vendors for different stages of production. Our service workflow includes:
Our process engineering team reviews your 2D/3D product drawings, usage requirements, and performance specifications to identify potential molding challenges (such as undercuts, thin walls, or tight tolerance requirements) before mold fabrication begins. We provide actionable design for manufacturing (DFM) feedback to help you optimize your product design for LSR molding, reducing production risks and lowering overall costs.
All our molds are designed and manufactured in-house by our experienced tooling team, using high-grade tool steel (S136, NAK80) selected based on your required production volume. For prototyping and low-volume orders, we can provide aluminum molds for faster delivery and lower upfront tooling costs. For high-volume mass production, we use hardened steel molds that can support 1 million+ injection cycles without significant wear.
After mold fabrication is complete, we produce initial samples for your dimensional and performance validation. We can adjust mold dimensions or processing parameters based on your feedback, and produce revised samples in as little as 3 working days for urgent requests.
Once samples are approved, we move into mass production, with regular in-process quality checks to ensure consistent part quality. We accommodate order volumes ranging from 100 pieces for small-batch custom projects to 1 million+ pieces for large-scale consumer product programs.
We offer a range of secondary processing services to meet your requirements, including trimming, laser cutting, surface treatment, printing, and assembly. We can also provide custom neutral or branded packaging aligned with your distribution requirements.
We have deep experience producing LSR components for a range of high-demand industry segments, with process adjustments tailored to each sector’s specific requirements:
We work closely with each client to align our production processes with their industry-specific regulatory requirements, ensuring that all components meet the relevant national and international standards for your target market.
At 橡楚（湖北）橡胶有限公司, quality is the core of our operations. We understand that LSR components often play critical functional roles in end products, so even small deviations in quality can lead to significant issues for end clients and product recalls. We have implemented a complete quality management system certified to ISO 9001, with strict quality control checkpoints at every stage of production.
All LSR raw materials we use are sourced from reputable domestic and international silicone suppliers, with full material certification provided for every batch. Before we accept any raw material shipment into our production facility, our quality control team conducts incoming inspection to verify:
We maintain full batch traceability for all raw materials, so we can trace every finished component back to its original raw material batch if required for quality audits or regulatory purposes.
We implement quality checkpoints at every key stage of production to catch issues early and avoid producing non-conforming parts:
We maintain detailed quality records for every production order, which we can share with clients for their own quality audit and documentation purposes.
The launch of 橡楚（湖北）橡胶有限公司’s new LSR molding production site in Ezhou, Hubei marks a meaningful shift for buyers looking for reliable LSR代工 services without the hassle and cost of long-distance sourcing from Guangdong. Our strategic location, just 1 hour from Wuhan, brings closer, more responsive manufacturing support to clients across central and northern China, while offering global buyers a cost-competitive, resilient alternative to traditional Pearl River Delta supply chains.
Our facility is purpose-built for high-precision LSR injection molding, with modern equipment, a certified ISO 9001 quality management system, and a flexible OEM service model that supports everything from early-stage prototyping to high-volume mass production. Whether you are a startup looking for small-batch custom LSR components or an established enterprise looking to diversify your supply base and reduce logistics costs, we are ready to support your project with responsive, high-quality manufacturing.
We invite you to visit our new production facility at 湖北省鄂州市鄂城区经济开发区凡口街道内河巷54号 – just a short 1-hour trip from Wuhan – to see our capabilities firsthand. For inquiries, quoting, or to schedule a visit, please contact us at phone: 18071171144 or email: churubber@163.com. Say goodbye to long trips to Guangdong for LSR molding, and partner with Xiangchu for faster, more cost-effective, and responsive LSR manufacturing support.