Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made silicone buttons/conductive silicone keypads
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made silicone buttons/conductive silicone 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 keypads place the user-operated button above an electrical contact interface. Reliable operation depends on that interface reaching the intended board area cleanly and returning clear of it after release. The molded part therefore needs controlled location and support, not simply a matching outline in the front panel.
Plan assembly so that the contact face remains protected from loose fibers, dust, and handling residue. A keypad can appear undamaged while contamination underneath changes its response. Holding the part by appropriate edge areas also avoids unnecessary pressure on individual contacts before the sheet is supported by the board and housing.
After assembly, operate each key and check for unintended registration when nearby keys are pressed. If response changes when the enclosure screws are tightened, investigate alignment and clamping before changing the button geometry. The final operating feel results from the flexible section, contact arrangement, and available travel working together. Maintenance access should allow the keypad to be removed without dragging its contact face over sharp board features or stretching the sheet around a fixed locating point.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The final operating feel results from the flexible section, contact arrangement, and available travel working together.
- Custom dimensions
- Holding the part by appropriate edge areas also avoids unnecessary pressure on individual contacts before the sheet is supported by the board and housing.
- Fit & assembly
- If response changes when the enclosure screws are tightened, investigate alignment and clamping before changing the button geometry.
- Use & inspection
- Maintenance access should allow the keypad to be removed without dragging its contact face over sharp board features or stretching the sheet around a fixed locating point.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Conductive silicone keypads place the user-operated button above an electrical contact interface. 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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