CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Custom silicone rubber push switch button silicone keypad

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

A silicone rubber push switch button provides a flexible control surface. Custom height and shape match the front panel and internal switching clearance. The button should be easy to reach while retaining enough travel to operate and return freely.

Measure the space between the visible face and the intended contact underneath. A button that sits too low can be difficult to press, while one held too tightly by the housing may remain partly depressed. Check the resting position after the enclosure is fully secured, using the actual board and support features.

For a custom version, coordinate size and color with the control layout. A clear distinction between neighboring buttons helps users find the intended input without requiring oversized key tops. During assembly, keep the rubber seated in its locating features and test presses from different points on the face. Inspect for rubbing along the housing opening. If movement changes after servicing, restore the original support and alignment rather than tightening the enclosure further to force the button into place.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The button should be easy to reach while retaining enough travel to operate and return freely.
Custom dimensions
Custom height and shape match the front panel and internal switching clearance.
Fit & assembly
Check the resting position after the enclosure is fully secured, using the actual board and support features.
Use & inspection
If movement changes after servicing, restore the original support and alignment rather than tightening the enclosure further to force the button into place.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. For a custom version, coordinate size and color with the control layout. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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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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