CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

custom made silicone rubber calculator numeric 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

A calculator numeric keypad needs a clear digit arrangement and consistent access across its molded silicone controls. Repeated number entry involves movement between keys, so usability depends on the relationship between buttons as much as the behavior of any one button pressed alone.

Coordinate the digit centers, operator controls, and any larger keys with the underlying board layout. The surrounding housing should leave sufficient clearance for angled finger presses, particularly at the outer rows. Markings need to remain visible after installation rather than being partly hidden by an aperture edge or a raised panel border.

Evaluate realistic entry sequences on the assembled calculator. Check rapid transitions between nearby digits, presses toward the edge of a larger key, and the return of each control before the next input. If one area feels different, inspect its support and alignment before assuming all button profiles need to change. During cleaning, remove residue around the gaps without scraping legends or prying the keys sideways. Clear identification and independent movement both contribute to dependable everyday entry.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Check rapid transitions between nearby digits, presses toward the edge of a larger key, and the return of each control before the next input.
Custom dimensions
Markings need to remain visible after installation rather than being partly hidden by an aperture edge or a raised panel border.
Fit & assembly
If one area feels different, inspect its support and alignment before assuming all button profiles need to change.
Use & inspection
During cleaning, remove residue around the gaps without scraping legends or prying the keys sideways.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The surrounding housing should leave sufficient clearance for angled finger presses, particularly at the outer rows. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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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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