CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Industrial equipment transparent switch buttons keypad

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

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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

Custom transparent switch buttons bring a clear material appearance to an industrial equipment keypad. Their visibility depends on the complete panel, including the background beneath the rubber and the markings on the keys. The transparent material should be evaluated in that installed setting rather than judged only as a loose part.

Legends may use printing, raised or recessed details, or color-filled marking. Choose a treatment that stays readable from the normal operator position. Background features visible through the key can compete with a fine symbol, so keep essential commands clear of visual clutter. Any illumination belongs in a separate assessment of the complete lighting arrangement.

The key shape and supports must still provide free movement over the intended switch. Check return after the enclosure is secured and include controls close to panel borders. Custom size and layout can fit the equipment, while the selected compound should suit its cleaning and contact conditions. During care, remove deposits that obscure the transparent surface without scraping the key or forcing debris into its moving edge.

Material options
Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. The key shape and supports must still provide free movement over the intended switch.
Custom dimensions
Choose a treatment that stays readable from the normal operator position.
Fit & assembly
Check return after the enclosure is secured and include controls close to panel borders.
Use & inspection
During care, remove deposits that obscure the transparent surface without scraping the key or forcing debris into its moving edge.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. During care, remove deposits that obscure the transparent surface without scraping the key or forcing debris into its moving edge. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

Choosing a material or hardness? Explore the selection guide →

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

Working conditions

Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.

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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