CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

High quality molded silicone buttons and keypads for remote

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

Keypads for remote controls need to work within the limits of a handheld enclosure. Users may hold the product in one hand and reach several controls with the thumb, so the spacing and height of molded silicone buttons should be considered alongside the width and shape of the housing.

Place frequently used controls where the intended hold gives comfortable access. Buttons near the perimeter need particular attention because a raised housing edge can obstruct an angled thumb press. At the same time, the panel openings must leave enough clearance for movement without exposing excessive gaps around the keys. Internal support and contact location should follow the chosen layout rather than being treated as an afterthought.

Try representative command sequences while holding the assembled remote. Press from different angles and check whether the product shifts in the hand or an adjacent button moves unintentionally. When cleaning, concentrate on residue around the key boundaries without pushing liquid into the enclosure. If a key returns slowly, inspect for contamination or interference; repeatedly pressing harder can conceal the underlying problem while placing additional strain on the flexible section.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. At the same time, the panel openings must leave enough clearance for movement without exposing excessive gaps around the keys.
Custom dimensions
Users may hold the product in one hand and reach several controls with the thumb, so the spacing and height of molded silicone buttons should be considered alongside the width and shape of the housing.
Fit & assembly
Press from different angles and check whether the product shifts in the hand or an adjacent button moves unintentionally.
Use & inspection
When cleaning, concentrate on residue around the key boundaries without pushing liquid into the enclosure.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Internal support and contact location should follow the chosen layout rather than being treated as an afterthought. 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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