Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Custom clear transparent silk screen printing keypad
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Custom clear transparent silk screen printing 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 clear silk screen printing keypad should be developed with the background beneath the silicone in mind. Printed legends may appear different over a circuit, support plate or enclosure cavity than they do on a loose sample. The marking color and placement need to remain readable in the completed product.
Custom dimensions and silicone geometry can follow the control layout. Check how reflections and viewing angle affect the legends, and keep print away from regions that are distorted heavily during button movement. Any intended illumination should be assessed with the actual internal arrangement.
Evaluate mechanical clearance after the housing is fastened. A key that rubs against its opening can damage the visible finish as well as affect return. During assembly, avoid stretching the keypad to align the printed artwork and keep particles away from transparent areas. Clean using a method compatible with the silicone and ink system. If a legend appears misaligned, inspect the sheet position and housing geometry before treating the print itself as the only cause.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Check how reflections and viewing angle affect the legends, and keep print away from regions that are distorted heavily during button movement.
- Custom dimensions
- A key that rubs against its opening can damage the visible finish as well as affect return.
- Fit & assembly
- During assembly, avoid stretching the keypad to align the printed artwork and keep particles away from transparent areas.
- Use & inspection
- If a legend appears misaligned, inspect the sheet position and housing geometry before treating the print itself as the only cause.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Printed legends may appear different over a circuit, support plate or enclosure cavity than they do on a loose sample. 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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