Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · High quality silicone rubber push buttons/waterproof keypads
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
High quality silicone rubber push buttons/waterproof keypads
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
Custom silicone rubber push buttons can form part of a keypad developed for an enclosure with water protection requirements. The moving keys and the surrounding protective interface need to work together. A correctly seated perimeter should not hold the keys partly depressed or restrict their return.
Assess the complete housing closure, including the keypad edges and other device openings. The rubber component alone does not establish a waterproof rating. The key clearance and internal support should be reviewed with the enclosure secured exactly as intended. A fit that is free before fastening may become restricted if the surrounding sheet is compressed incorrectly.
The molded shape and size can follow the product layout. Choose the compound for the actual environment and cleaning conditions, then evaluate the finished assembly under the intended exposure. During maintenance, inspect both the moving edges and the perimeter for damage or deposits. Restoring only the visible key surface may leave a displaced closure edge elsewhere in the keypad assembly.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. A fit that is free before fastening may become restricted if the surrounding sheet is compressed incorrectly.
- Custom dimensions
- The molded shape and size can follow the product layout.
- Fit & assembly
- Restoring only the visible key surface may leave a displaced closure edge elsewhere in the keypad assembly.
- Use & inspection
- During maintenance, inspect both the moving edges and the perimeter for damage or deposits.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. A fit that is free before fastening may become restricted if the surrounding sheet is compressed incorrectly. 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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