Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Durable silicone function buttons/remote keypads for TV
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Durable silicone function buttons/remote keypads for TV
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
Remote keypads for TV applications should organize controls so the intended button can be found within a handheld layout. A custom silicone design can use key shapes, spacing, and markings to distinguish groups of functions. Those visible choices need to remain coordinated with the circuit positions and the openings in the remote housing.
Check the reach to frequently used controls and the space around nearby buttons. Different top shapes should still have the movement and support needed to actuate their own switches without disturbing adjacent keys. Printed or molded legends should be assessed at the angles from which the remote is normally viewed.
Fit the keypad flat on its locating features and test it after the enclosure is closed. Include presses while the remote is held in different common grips, especially near the ends of the housing. During care, keep residue from collecting between keys and use a cleaning method suitable for the complete remote. If one control group starts sticking, inspect the surrounding housing and keypad seat before treating every affected button as independently worn.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Different top shapes should still have the movement and support needed to actuate their own switches without disturbing adjacent keys.
- Custom dimensions
- A custom silicone design can use key shapes, spacing, and markings to distinguish groups of functions.
- Fit & assembly
- Fit the keypad flat on its locating features and test it after the enclosure is closed.
- Use & inspection
- During care, keep residue from collecting between keys and use a cleaning method suitable for the complete remote.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Remote keypads for TV applications should organize controls so the intended button can be found within a handheld layout. 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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