Custom manufacturing example · Silicone keypads silkscreen buttons/ electronic push button

CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING

Silicone keypads silkscreen buttons/ electronic push 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.

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Made to order
Drawing & sample support

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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

Silicone keypads silkscreen buttons combine a molded electronic control surface with printed identification. Custom size and color choices allow the legends to coordinate with the available key faces. The printing should remain clear when the keypad is fitted and viewed in its normal operating position.

Leave enough space around each symbol for the housing opening and the curved regions of the key. A large mark can look clear on a loose sample but become crowded once the panel is installed. Check contrast on frequently used faces as well as on smaller function buttons.

The rubber should move independently of the print layout: align the molded supports and board contact so the key operates without rubbing its opening. During assembly, keep the common pad fully seated before securing the enclosure. Use a cleaning method compatible with the selected ink and silicone finish. Inspect both readability and mechanical return during service. When replacing or revising the keypad, preserve the relationship between each printed function and its electronic input rather than selecting a part solely for a matching outside shape.

Material options: Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
Hardness selection: Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Tune the button response around molded supports and board contact, keeping the silkscreen face clear of rubbing at the panel opening.
Custom dimensions: The printing should remain clear when the keypad is fitted and viewed in its normal operating position.
Fit & assembly: During assembly, keep the common pad fully seated before securing the enclosure.
Use & inspection: Inspect both readability and mechanical return during service.

Photos illustrate structure or material only. The rubber should move independently of the print layout: align the molded supports and board contact so the key operates without rubbing its opening. ETOL directly manufactures custom-shaped silicone and rubber parts to your requirements.

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From part requirements to production

Define the part

Identify key dimensions, mating surfaces and quantity

Review material & tooling

Agree the compound and manufacturing approach

Evaluate the sample

Review the fit and agreed requirements in the assembly

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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