Silicone buttons/silicone function keypad for industrial equipment

A silicone function keypad for industrial equipment should present its controls clearly at the panel's installed height and angle. A layout assessed only flat on a desk may conceal reach problems that appear when the panel is vertical, recessed, or surrounded by other equipment features.

Group controls according to their intended operation and allow practical access to each button. The molded top shape, identification, and surrounding clearance should work together. A large visible key still needs appropriate support underneath so that an angled press produces the intended switch movement rather than tilting against the enclosure.

Check the keypad with the actual board and housing, including normal fastening and any front-panel overlay. Evaluate realistic sequences and verify that neighboring controls remain independent. If the equipment requires environmental sealing or a safety-related control function, those properties must be established by the complete design. For maintenance, keep cleaning methods compatible with the markings and avoid sharp tools around button gaps, where damage can extend into a moving section hidden beneath the panel.

Material options

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

Hardness selection

Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. A large visible key still needs appropriate support underneath so that an angled press produces the intended switch movement rather than tilting against the enclosure.

Custom dimensions

The molded top shape, identification, and surrounding clearance should work together.

Fit & assembly

Check the keypad with the actual board and housing, including normal fastening and any front-panel overlay.

Use & inspection

For maintenance, keep cleaning methods compatible with the markings and avoid sharp tools around button gaps, where damage can extend into a moving section hidden beneath the panel.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. A large visible key still needs appropriate support underneath so that an angled press produces the intended switch movement rather than tilting against the enclosure. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.