Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · OEM conductive silicone rubber keypad with PU coating
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
OEM conductive silicone rubber keypad with PU coating
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
A silicone rubber keypad with PU coating has a surface finish applied over the molded key structure. The coating and underlying silicone should be selected as a combination because the finished touch differs from that of an uncoated sample. Custom dimensions and colors allow the keypad to be developed for an OEM control.
Review the coating on the actual key shape. Curved tops, narrow edges and recessed areas influence how the finish is seen and touched. The coating should work with the legends and the intended cleaning routine without interfering with the key's free movement through the housing.
The conductive underside remains a separate functional interface. Keep finishing residue and other contamination away from the contact area during assembly. Check the complete keypad after it is seated against its board and front panel, including presses close to key edges.
Evaluate the finished surface through the handling conditions expected for the product. Inspect heavily used keys for changes in appearance, feel and readability rather than assuming the coating alone defines a fixed service life. During cleaning, avoid abrasives or unverified solvents that could affect the PU layer. A replacement should use the intended coating, silicone and geometry together so the control response and surface finish remain consistent with the original design.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Check the complete keypad after it is seated against its board and front panel, including presses close to key edges.
- Custom dimensions
- Custom dimensions and colors allow the keypad to be developed for an OEM control.
- Fit & assembly
- Keep finishing residue and other contamination away from the contact area during assembly.
- Use & inspection
- Inspect heavily used keys for changes in appearance, feel and readability rather than assuming the coating alone defines a fixed service life.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. A silicone rubber keypad with PU coating has a surface finish applied over the molded key structure. 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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