Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made waterproof silicone conductive push buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made waterproof silicone conductive push 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
Silicone conductive push buttons combine a flexible pressing surface with contact features for a defined circuit arrangement. In a control intended to resist water entry, the body and its seating must work with the surrounding enclosure. Conductive contact and water exclusion are different requirements that need coordinated design.
Check the contact location, rest gap and perimeter fit with the actual housing and board. A button can register electrically while leaving an unsuitable entry path at its edge, or appear well sealed while being held partly pressed by the enclosure. Neither result should be judged from the loose rubber part alone.
Evaluate the assembled device for both input behavior and its intended ingress conditions. No waterproof rating follows solely from the silicone material. During servicing, keep the conductive area and seating surfaces clean, and inspect for damage before refitting. Restore the original locating relationship so the button returns fully after a press and its surrounding contact remains in the position required by the enclosure design.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Restore the original locating relationship so the button returns fully after a press and its surrounding contact remains in the position required by the enclosure design.
- Custom dimensions
- In a control intended to resist water entry, the body and its seating must work with the surrounding enclosure.
- Fit & assembly
- Check the contact location, rest gap and perimeter fit with the actual housing and board.
- Use & inspection
- During servicing, keep the conductive area and seating surfaces clean, and inspect for damage before refitting.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Restore the original locating relationship so the button returns fully after a press and its surrounding contact remains in the position required by the enclosure design. 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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