Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom made waterproof wireless button for remote control
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom made waterproof wireless button for remote control
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
A custom button for remote control use provides the flexible touch surface in a wireless remote assembly. The molded part should fit the enclosure opening and the switching mechanism beneath it. The rubber button itself does not determine wireless range or communication behavior; those functions belong to the completed remote electronics.
The exposed height should make the control easy to press without leaving it vulnerable to unwanted contact during ordinary handling. The surrounding opening needs enough clearance for the button to move and return. Assess the part with the enclosure fastened, since compression from the housing can change the resting position.
Where moisture protection is required, consider the entire button perimeter and the rest of the enclosure closure. The selected rubber and a close-looking fit do not alone establish a waterproof remote. Custom size and color allow the button to coordinate with the device. Keep residue away from its moving edge, and inspect a control that begins to stick rather than pressing harder to compensate for restricted return.
- Material options
- Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Choose rubber firmness for free travel within the button opening, checking that the moving edge releases without drag after a normal press.
- Custom dimensions
- The surrounding opening needs enough clearance for the button to move and return.
- Fit & assembly
- Assess the part with the enclosure fastened, since compression from the housing can change the resting position.
- Use & inspection
- Keep residue away from its moving edge, and inspect a control that begins to stick rather than pressing harder to compensate for restricted return.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The molded part should fit the enclosure opening and the switching mechanism beneath it. 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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