CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Rubber keypad manufacturers custom made silicone button

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 custom made silicone button can be developed around one control position rather than forcing the product layout to suit a standard button size. Dimensions, multiple color choices and engraved or embossed identification allow the visible part to follow the enclosure and its intended use. Hardness options from 20 to 80 Shore A provide flexibility when refining the rubber component.

Establish the space above and below the panel together. The exposed height determines how the finger approaches the button, while the hidden geometry must suit the switch and support arrangement. Check that the visible shape still allows a complete press after the enclosure is tightened.

Identification can be integrated into the molded surface, but its position should leave a comfortable contact area. Evaluate the button while carrying out the real operating action, including pressing from a slight angle if that is how the product is normally held. For upkeep, remove residue around the moving edge and inspect the seating if the response changes. Correct a trapped or misaligned part before repeated force damages its flexible section.

Material options
Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection
Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Select the single button firmness for its own seating support and available stroke, checking the response independently from neighboring panel features.
Custom dimensions
A custom made silicone button can be developed around one control position rather than forcing the product layout to suit a standard button size.
Fit & assembly
The exposed height determines how the finger approaches the button, while the hidden geometry must suit the switch and support arrangement.
Use & inspection
For upkeep, remove residue around the moving edge and inspect the seating if the response changes.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A custom made silicone button can be developed around one control position rather than forcing the product layout to suit a standard button size. 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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