Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Customized silicone numeric keypads/conductive silicone buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Customized silicone numeric keypads/conductive silicone buttons
A custom component for your assembly.
Define the mating surfaces, dimensions and working conditions. ETOL manufactures the part to the agreed design and material.
- Factory direct
- Made to order
- Drawing & sample support
Share the part, its application and your estimated quantity.
Customize the fit, material and finish
Material & hardness
Selected for the contact, temperature and movement
Color & finish
Define the visible surfaces and intended color
Shape & dimensions
Develop holes, lips and walls around the mating parts
Mounting & fit
Match the attachment and installation method
Product Overview
Silicone numeric keypads give a control panel a physical number-entry layout. The key spacing should let users enter individual values without disturbing a neighboring command, while the flexible sheet keeps the molded positions together within the enclosure. The visible layout must agree with the underlying input arrangement.
Consider the approach of the finger and the normal viewing angle when choosing key sizes and legends. A broad enter or function key may require a different support profile from the smaller number keys. Conductive features need to register with their matching board areas throughout the intended movement.
Evaluate the completed panel with its housing secured. Check the number keys and associated controls for independent operation and full return. The keypad's material does not establish an electrical specification or a particular operating life. During servicing, keep the contact region clean and restore each locating feature so a shifted sheet does not alter the relationship between the visible number pattern and the commands entered by the device.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The key spacing should let users enter individual values without disturbing a neighboring command, while the flexible sheet keeps the molded positions together within the enclosure.
- Custom dimensions
- A broad enter or function key may require a different support profile from the smaller number keys.
- Fit & assembly
- Check the number keys and associated controls for independent operation and full return.
- Use & inspection
- During servicing, keep the contact region clean and restore each locating feature so a shifted sheet does not alter the relationship between the visible number pattern and the commands entered by the device.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. A broad enter or function key may require a different support profile from the smaller number keys. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.
From part requirements to production
01
Define the part
Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity
02
Review material & tooling
Agree the compound and manufacturing approach
03
Evaluate the sample
Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly
04
Produce & inspect
Manufacture and check against the approved requirements
Review the intended assembly
Material and structure
Consider hardness together with wall thickness and support.
Installation
Check access, mating dimensions and the fitting sequence.
Ordering this custom component
Can the shape be adjusted to my mating parts?
Yes. Show the receiving opening, contact surfaces and clearance limits. We can review the dimensions and retaining features around the intended fit.
Which details should be agreed before tooling?
Agree the critical dimensions, material, hardness, visible surfaces and sample requirements. Explain how the part is installed and which interfaces control its function.
Can a sample help define the replacement?
A sample can help explain the structure. Compare it with the assembly because wear, swelling or compression may have changed its original dimensions.
How is the quotation for this part determined?
The material, part geometry, tooling, quantity and finishing affect the quotation. Include the intended batch size and delivery destination when describing your requirements.
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Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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