Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone buttons silkscreen keypads manufacturer
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone buttons silkscreen keypads manufacturer
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
Silkscreen keypads add printed symbols and text to molded silicone buttons. They suit electronic interfaces where the function of each key needs a clear visual label, including remote controls and calculators. The artwork should be sized for the visible key face after the keypad is fitted inside its housing.
Leave room around the printed legend so the front-panel opening does not hide part of a symbol. Curved key tops and narrow buttons deserve a physical sample check: artwork that looks balanced on a flat drawing may sit differently on the molded surface. ETOL can customize the key layout, color and hardness alongside the marking.
Review the print with the surrounding controls at normal viewing distance. Check contrast, orientation and the distinction between similar symbols. During assembly, protect the printed face from dragging across tools or unfinished enclosure edges. Use a cleaning method compatible with the selected finish, and inspect frequently touched legends for wear during service. Replacing a keypad should preserve the correct function labels as well as the mechanical fit.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Develop the press response on the final key face geometry, with silkscreen artwork sized to the visible area inside the enclosure.
- Custom dimensions
- Leave room around the printed legend so the front-panel opening does not hide part of a symbol.
- Fit & assembly
- Curved key tops and narrow buttons deserve a physical sample check: artwork that looks balanced on a flat drawing may sit differently on the molded surface.
- Use & inspection
- Use a cleaning method compatible with the selected finish, and inspect frequently touched legends for wear during service.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The artwork should be sized for the visible key face after the keypad is fitted inside its housing. 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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