Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom electronic silicone keypads/soft silicone rubber buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom electronic silicone keypads/soft silicone rubber 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
Soft silicone rubber buttons can provide a compliant pressing surface for electronic controls, but their useful action depends on the support beneath them. The part needs to move toward its switching position without collapsing into an unintended gap or catching the enclosure edge. The selected softness should work with that geometry rather than compensate for missing support.
Define the button outline, locating features, and available travel alongside the housing and circuit. Check how the top behaves when pressed away from the center. Markings should remain visible in the installed position without requiring a shape that interferes with neighboring controls.
During assembly, seat the rubber naturally and keep the switching area free of contamination. Test input and return after the enclosure is fully assembled. If the action becomes uneven, inspect support and alignment before selecting a softer replacement. A changed material or thickness can alter the contact relationship beneath the button, so replacements should preserve the intended specification unless the complete control arrangement is reassessed.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Soft silicone rubber buttons can provide a compliant pressing surface for electronic controls, but their useful action depends on the support beneath them.
- Custom dimensions
- Markings should remain visible in the installed position without requiring a shape that interferes with neighboring controls.
- Fit & assembly
- During assembly, seat the rubber naturally and keep the switching area free of contamination.
- Use & inspection
- If the action becomes uneven, inspect support and alignment before selecting a softer replacement.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The part needs to move toward its switching position without collapsing into an unintended gap or catching the enclosure edge. 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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