CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

High quality silicone keystroke/rubber silicone 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

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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

Custom silicone switch buttons provide flexible pressing surfaces for a defined control assembly. Their exposed height should suit the surrounding panel and the user's access, while the hidden portion must match the chosen switching mechanism. The useful design is established in the installed position rather than by the loose button shape alone.

Review how much of each key remains above the enclosure once the internal parts are secured. A shallow key may be difficult to reach beside a raised bezel, while excessive projection can invite unintended presses during handling. The side clearance must allow the button to move without scraping the opening throughout its travel.

Size, shape, and color are customizable. Material choice should follow the actual conditions around the control. During assembly, confirm that the support beneath the button remains aligned and does not hold it partly depressed. If the key catches after the housing is tightened, inspect the panel fit and resting gap rather than altering its travel by applying more finger force.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Custom silicone switch buttons provide flexible pressing surfaces for a defined control assembly.
Custom dimensions
The useful design is established in the installed position rather than by the loose button shape alone.
Fit & assembly
During assembly, confirm that the support beneath the button remains aligned and does not hold it partly depressed.
Use & inspection
If the key catches after the housing is tightened, inspect the panel fit and resting gap rather than altering its travel by applying more finger force.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The side clearance must allow the button to move without scraping the opening throughout its travel. 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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