CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

High quality molded colored silicone switch buttons/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

Colored silicone switch buttons can organize a custom control layout through visible differences between functions. The molded dimensions and key arrangement can be adapted to the housing, with printing or molded markings available for identification. Color is most useful when it reinforces the way the interface is arranged.

Place related controls together and keep frequently used actions easy to identify from the normal viewing position. A readable symbol or distinct key shape provides another cue when color alone is difficult to distinguish. The chosen markings should fit within the visible face after the housing covers the surrounding edges.

The mechanical layout still needs to match the underlying switches. Check key centers, travel clearance, and support around the membrane before the enclosure is closed. During assembly, confirm that the color groups correspond to the intended functions and that the keypad is oriented correctly. Test neighboring keys as well as isolated presses, then keep the exposed surfaces clean without scraping the legends or forcing dirt beneath the moving edges.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Check key centers, travel clearance, and support around the membrane before the enclosure is closed.
Custom dimensions
The molded dimensions and key arrangement can be adapted to the housing, with printing or molded markings available for identification.
Fit & assembly
Place related controls together and keep frequently used actions easy to identify from the normal viewing position.
Use & inspection
Test neighboring keys as well as isolated presses, then keep the exposed surfaces clean without scraping the legends or forcing dirt beneath the moving edges.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A readable symbol or distinct key shape provides another cue when color alone is difficult to distinguish. 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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