Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Heat-resistant soft silicone prototype keypads/single buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Heat-resistant soft silicone prototype keypads/single 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 prototype keypads can be developed around a single control whose operating face and retained base need a custom shape. The prototype should reproduce the intended housing support and mechanism relationship. Material selection should also reflect the actual temperature and cleaning conditions of the final device.
Check the rest position before assessing the press. The closed housing should not hold the control partly operated, and the flexible section needs space throughout its stroke. An angled touch can reveal side interference that does not appear during a centered press.
Use the assembled observations to define the face height, supporting geometry, and selected hardness. Keep locating features consistent between evaluations and avoid stretching the prototype into alignment. During handling, protect the flexible edge from sharp tools and keep contact regions clean. If the device layout changes, assess the revised assembly rather than assuming the previous feel remains. The useful prototype represents the complete single-button interface, including its supports and required environment.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The closed housing should not hold the control partly operated, and the flexible section needs space throughout its stroke.
- Custom dimensions
- Silicone prototype keypads can be developed around a single control whose operating face and retained base need a custom shape.
- Fit & assembly
- Use the assembled observations to define the face height, supporting geometry, and selected hardness.
- Use & inspection
- Material selection should also reflect the actual temperature and cleaning conditions of the final device.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The closed housing should not hold the control partly operated, and the flexible section needs space throughout its stroke. 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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