Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone rubber keyboard/ Conductive remote keypad
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone rubber keyboard/ Conductive remote keypad
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
A silicone rubber keyboard for a conductive remote interface combines molded key faces with the structure that positions them above the board. Custom size and color options allow the layout to follow the handset. The contact arrangement beneath each key needs to remain aligned throughout assembly and operation.
Check the common rubber sheet around the keys. A stretched perimeter or misplaced locating feature can shift several contacts while the visible tops still appear close to the housing openings. Seat the keyboard naturally before securing the case.
Operate keys from the angles used when holding the remote. The sidewall should clear the panel and return freely after a press. Keep the conductive regions protected from dust and handling residue when assembling or servicing the handset. If key response changes after closure, compare the support spacing and compression rather than assuming the contact material has failed. Preserve the layout and underside geometry when replacing the component. A keyboard with the same number of keys can still have a different relationship to the board beneath it.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. If key response changes after closure, compare the support spacing and compression rather than assuming the contact material has failed.
- Custom dimensions
- A stretched perimeter or misplaced locating feature can shift several contacts while the visible tops still appear close to the housing openings.
- Fit & assembly
- The contact arrangement beneath each key needs to remain aligned throughout assembly and operation.
- Use & inspection
- Keep the conductive regions protected from dust and handling residue when assembling or servicing the handset.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. If key response changes after closure, compare the support spacing and compression rather than assuming the contact material has failed. 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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