Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Silk printing silicone remote keypad for industrial machine
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Silk printing silicone remote keypad for industrial machine
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 silk-printed silicone remote keypad for an industrial machine should present its functions clearly within the designated remote housing. The printed labels need to remain aligned with the correct physical keys and underlying contacts, particularly where several similar controls sit close together.
Develop the layout using the intended enclosure and function arrangement. Evaluate the printed sample at the normal viewing angle and under the relevant lighting, checking contrast and spacing. The selected silicone and ink system should suit the cleaning and handling conditions expected for that remote.
Test representative control sequences with the panel fully assembled. Look for neighboring presses, rubbing against the bezel and keys that do not return completely. The keypad must be evaluated as part of the machine's control system; printing does not establish electrical or control-system performance.
During maintenance, inspect worn labels and damaged key edges through the equipment's prescribed process. Keep replacement artwork and molded geometry matched to the correct remote configuration so a similar outer layout does not introduce incorrect function markings or contact positions.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Look for neighboring presses, rubbing against the bezel and keys that do not return completely.
- Custom dimensions
- Evaluate the printed sample at the normal viewing angle and under the relevant lighting, checking contrast and spacing.
- Fit & assembly
- The printed labels need to remain aligned with the correct physical keys and underlying contacts, particularly where several similar controls sit close together.
- Use & inspection
- During maintenance, inspect worn labels and damaged key edges through the equipment's prescribed process.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Develop the layout using the intended enclosure and function arrangement. 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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