CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Custom keypads silicone rubber push button

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 keypads let an electronic interface follow the device's own control layout. A change in key spacing, function grouping or enclosure shape can be reflected in the molded rubber rather than accommodated by an ill-fitting standard part. The visible redesign still needs to remain coordinated with the board contacts beneath it.

When revising an existing control panel, identify which key positions are fixed by the electronics and which may change. Check the available internal height before increasing key travel or adding a taller top. The surrounding web and locating features should be reviewed whenever the arrangement changes, even if the overall outside dimensions stay the same.

ETOL can customize the structure, material, color and hardness, with conductive or non-conductive versions appropriate to the chosen switching system. Evaluate the revised layout in its intended housing and confirm that the legends continue to match the programmed functions.

During assembly trials, compare access to closely spaced keys and inspect the edges near the perimeter. A revised key should not become trapped when the enclosure is secured. Keep the approved artwork and mechanical revision together so a later replacement does not mix the old function labels with the new physical arrangement.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Check the available internal height before increasing key travel or adding a taller top.
Custom dimensions
The surrounding web and locating features should be reviewed whenever the arrangement changes, even if the overall outside dimensions stay the same.
Fit & assembly
During assembly trials, compare access to closely spaced keys and inspect the edges near the perimeter.
Use & inspection
Keep the approved artwork and mechanical revision together so a later replacement does not mix the old function labels with the new physical arrangement.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A change in key spacing, function grouping or enclosure shape can be reflected in the molded rubber rather than accommodated by an ill-fitting standard part. 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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