Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Durable flexible silicone function keypads and switch buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Durable flexible silicone function keypads and switch 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 function keypads and switch buttons need their retaining areas to hold position while their active sections remain free to move. The flexible sheet should not be stretched or clamped across a key merely to make the outer profile fit the enclosure. Its supporting geometry belongs to the complete control design.
Coordinate the visible layout with the switches or circuit contacts beneath it. Key size, spacing and legends should identify the assigned functions at the finished panel scale. The selected formulation requires evaluation for the actual operating and cleaning conditions, without an assumed durability figure from the general material description.
Check the completed assembly for independent operation and full release after each press. During maintenance, protect thin web sections and keep residues away from hidden contact areas. Restore the locating features before fastening the enclosure so a changed clamping relationship is not mistaken for a loss of flexibility or a failure of the underlying switch mechanism.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The flexible sheet should not be stretched or clamped across a key merely to make the outer profile fit the enclosure.
- Custom dimensions
- Key size, spacing and legends should identify the assigned functions at the finished panel scale.
- Fit & assembly
- Restore the locating features before fastening the enclosure so a changed clamping relationship is not mistaken for a loss of flexibility or a failure of the underlying switch mechanism.
- Use & inspection
- During maintenance, protect thin web sections and keep residues away from hidden contact areas.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The flexible sheet should not be stretched or clamped across a key merely to make the outer profile fit the enclosure. 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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