Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Elastomer silicone button rubber keypads with carbon pill
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Elastomer silicone button rubber keypads with carbon pill
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
An Elastomer silicone button with a carbon pill provides a flexible pressing surface and an underside contact feature. The pill needs to approach the corresponding electronic contact in the intended orientation. A custom button outline should therefore be considered together with the shape and movement of the rubber below it.
A wide or unevenly pressed key can tilt as it moves. During evaluation, press different parts of the usable top surface and check that the button returns freely afterward. The surrounding housing should guide the intended movement without rubbing against the key or holding one edge lower than the other.
Custom dimensions, colors and molded identification are available, with a listed hardness range of 20 to 80 Shore A. Use those options to develop the complete button, rather than treating hardness as a direct substitute for the desired operating feel. Keep the carbon pill face away from abrasive surfaces while handling the part. If the assembled response changes after enclosure closure, examine board support and rubber seating before altering the contact or trimming the molded body.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. An Elastomer silicone button with a carbon pill provides a flexible pressing surface and an underside contact feature.
- Custom dimensions
- The surrounding housing should guide the intended movement without rubbing against the key or holding one edge lower than the other.
- Fit & assembly
- If the assembled response changes after enclosure closure, examine board support and rubber seating before altering the contact or trimming the molded body.
- Use & inspection
- During evaluation, press different parts of the usable top surface and check that the button returns freely afterward.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. If the assembled response changes after enclosure closure, examine board support and rubber seating before altering the contact or trimming the molded body. 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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