Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom conductive silicone key buttons/rubber keypads
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom conductive silicone key buttons/rubber keypads
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
Conductive silicone key buttons can be customized for controls used in remote devices, toys, automotive panels, and other electronic assemblies. The visible key arrangement and underside contact positions must remain coordinated so that each marked button operates its intended circuit area. Color, molded shape, and printed or recessed identification can be selected for the layout.
Begin with the relationship between the housing opening and the circuit beneath it. The rubber needs support around the moving area while retaining enough clearance for a complete press and release. If the sheet is stretched into the housing, the visible keys may align while the contact pattern underneath shifts from its intended position.
Evaluate the secured assembly across the full key field, including controls with different sizes or shapes. Markings should remain readable and associated with the correct operating positions. Keep the conductive surfaces clean during handling and avoid touching them with contaminated tools. During care, remove dirt from the exposed key boundaries gently so that residue does not restrict movement or force a button to sit partly depressed.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The rubber needs support around the moving area while retaining enough clearance for a complete press and release.
- Custom dimensions
- The visible key arrangement and underside contact positions must remain coordinated so that each marked button operates its intended circuit area.
- Fit & assembly
- If the sheet is stretched into the housing, the visible keys may align while the contact pattern underneath shifts from its intended position.
- Use & inspection
- During care, remove dirt from the exposed key boundaries gently so that residue does not restrict movement or force a button to sit partly depressed.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The rubber needs support around the moving area while retaining enough clearance for a complete press and release. 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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