CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Rubber keyboard key pad/ High quality phone 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

A phone keypad made from molded rubber provides flexible keys within a matching handset or control housing. The size, color and marking arrangement can be customized to follow the product's layout. Each key should remain visually distinct while having enough space to move without interference from neighboring keys.

Check the visible key area after the housing is fitted. Symbols placed near an edge can become crowded by a small opening, and a large key top can reduce the separation users feel between inputs. Evaluate the layout in the position in which the phone is normally held rather than only from directly above.

The rubber must line up with the switching arrangement below it. During assembly, verify that the perimeter is seated before tightening the case. Press keys along the outer rows as well as in the center, where panel support can differ. Clean the exposed surfaces using a method suitable for the chosen finish. If a repaired phone has a sticking key, inspect the housing clearance and keypad position before modifying the molded part.

Material options
Rubber. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. A phone keypad made from molded rubber provides flexible keys within a matching handset or control housing.
Custom dimensions
Symbols placed near an edge can become crowded by a small opening, and a large key top can reduce the separation users feel between inputs.
Fit & assembly
Press keys along the outer rows as well as in the center, where panel support can differ.
Use & inspection
If a repaired phone has a sticking key, inspect the housing clearance and keypad position before modifying the molded part.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. Each key should remain visually distinct while having enough space to move without interference from neighboring keys. 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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