Customized conductive screen printing silicone keypads

Conductive screen printing silicone keypads combine visible surface legends with an electrical input arrangement beneath the keys. The artwork and the underside layout need to identify the same functions throughout the molded part. Custom size, color and molded details allow the interface to suit the electronic product.

Match each printed symbol to its corresponding switch position before approving the layout. A change to the circuit board or key arrangement should be reflected in the artwork, rather than handled by moving the silicone pad slightly inside the housing. Keep the legends within the areas exposed by the bezel.

Hardness choices from 20 to 80 Shore A can be considered alongside the key geometry. Evaluate the completed control by following the intended operating sequence and confirming the response from each labeled key. During assembly, protect the printed face from scratching and the conductive underside from debris. After servicing, check less frequently used controls as well as the main buttons. A legible printed label is only useful when its key remains aligned and releases correctly in the assembled enclosure.

Material options

Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.

Hardness selection

Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. A legible printed label is only useful when its key remains aligned and releases correctly in the assembled enclosure.

Custom dimensions

Custom size, color and molded details allow the interface to suit the electronic product.

Fit & assembly

During assembly, protect the printed face from scratching and the conductive underside from debris.

Use & inspection

After servicing, check less frequently used controls as well as the main buttons.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A change to the circuit board or key arrangement should be reflected in the artwork, rather than handled by moving the silicone pad slightly inside the housing. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.