Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone function keypad/silicone buttons/Automobile keyboards
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone function keypad/silicone buttons/Automobile keyboards
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
Silicone buttons in an automotive keypad need a clear relationship between the visible function and the control beneath it. The layout should remain understandable in the installed panel, where viewing angle and surrounding trim can affect how much of a marking is visible. Button shape and legend placement therefore need to be reviewed together.
Coordinate the molded sheet with the board location and front-panel apertures. A key should travel without its marked face rubbing against the edge of the opening. Controls with different top shapes may need different support details underneath, particularly when users press them from an angle rather than directly above.
Evaluate the complete assembly for legibility, independent operation, and free return. The selected material and marking system should be assessed for the actual vehicle environment and cleaning exposure. Do not rely on a generic silicone description to establish those properties. During inspection, include the most frequently touched keys as well as less-used perimeter controls; wear and interference can appear in different places for different reasons within the same keypad.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Controls with different top shapes may need different support details underneath, particularly when users press them from an angle rather than directly above.
- Custom dimensions
- A key should travel without its marked face rubbing against the edge of the opening.
- Fit & assembly
- The layout should remain understandable in the installed panel, where viewing angle and surrounding trim can affect how much of a marking is visible.
- Use & inspection
- During inspection, include the most frequently touched keys as well as less-used perimeter controls; wear and interference can appear in different places for different reasons within the same keypad.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. A key should travel without its marked face rubbing against the edge of the opening. 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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Share the fit, operating conditions and quantity with our manufacturing team.
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