Custom made silicone rubber button elastomer keypad

A custom button elastomer keypad combines operating faces with the rubber structure that supports their movement. Silicone dimensions and hardness should be selected together with the housing and mechanism. The loose material's softness cannot define the feel of the assembled control on its own.

Check the button height, face area, and clearance through the intended stroke. A broad key may move differently during an off-center touch from a small adjacent button. The common base should remain located rather than shifting when one face is pressed.

Evaluate the keypad with the enclosure fully assembled. Compare controls near internal supports and along the perimeter, confirming that each returns completely. During fitting, keep the mat flat at its locating points and avoid trapping an edge under hardware. Choose the formulation for the actual environment and cleaning process. During servicing, inspect the flexible regions for cuts and restore the original seating arrangement before checking the full operating sequence again.

Material options

Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.

Hardness selection

Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. A custom button elastomer keypad combines operating faces with the rubber structure that supports their movement.

Custom dimensions

Check the button height, face area, and clearance through the intended stroke.

Fit & assembly

The loose material's softness cannot define the feel of the assembled control on its own.

Use & inspection

During servicing, inspect the flexible regions for cuts and restore the original seating arrangement before checking the full operating sequence again.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A broad key may move differently during an off-center touch from a small adjacent button. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.