Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silicone rubber remote pad button with conductive carbon pill
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silicone rubber remote pad button with conductive carbon pill
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 remote pad button with a conductive carbon pill needs its contact area positioned over the intended circuit pattern. The silicone or rubber body provides the movement and return within the housing, while the carbon pill forms part of the electrical contact arrangement.
Develop the button geometry around the actual board, enclosure opening and stack height. Check that the contact approaches as intended when the key is pressed from normal finger positions. A button that tilts or rubs against the housing may not present the same contact as a freely moving centered sample.
Evaluate activation and release in the complete remote. The carbon pill construction does not by itself define contact resistance or switching life. During assembly and service, keep the contact surface free of residue and avoid abrasive handling that can damage it. If response becomes inconsistent, inspect alignment, wear and cleanliness before changing the visible button profile. Replacements should preserve the designated carbon contact and underside geometry as well as the key's external appearance.
- Material options
- Rubber / Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Rubber: 30–90 Shore A. Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The silicone or rubber body provides the movement and return within the housing, while the carbon pill forms part of the electrical contact arrangement.
- Custom dimensions
- Develop the button geometry around the actual board, enclosure opening and stack height.
- Fit & assembly
- A button that tilts or rubs against the housing may not present the same contact as a freely moving centered sample.
- Use & inspection
- During assembly and service, keep the contact surface free of residue and avoid abrasive handling that can damage it.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Develop the button geometry around the actual board, enclosure opening and stack height. 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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