Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · Soft touch push buttons/conductive silicone switch buttons
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
Soft touch push buttons/conductive silicone switch buttons
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
Conductive silicone switch buttons use their molded contact features to register commands within a matching input arrangement. The button must reach the intended contact position during a press and return far enough to release it afterward. The soft-touch surface is one part of that mechanical and electrical relationship.
Define the housing clearance and board distance with the actual key profile. The surrounding opening should not restrain a moving wall, and locating features should prevent sideways drift. A conductive silicone component does not establish a particular circuit design, resistance value or operating life by itself.
Check the completed switch panel for independent operation of adjacent commands. Include off-center presses where the button shape allows them during ordinary use. During servicing, keep the contact surfaces clean and inspect for a pinched sheet edge after reassembly. If a command remains active or responds intermittently, review the installed gap and registration before assuming the conductive material has failed or applying greater pressing force.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. The button must reach the intended contact position during a press and return far enough to release it afterward.
- Custom dimensions
- The surrounding opening should not restrain a moving wall, and locating features should prevent sideways drift.
- Fit & assembly
- If a command remains active or responds intermittently, review the installed gap and registration before assuming the conductive material has failed or applying greater pressing force.
- Use & inspection
- During servicing, keep the contact surfaces clean and inspect for a pinched sheet edge after reassembly.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. The surrounding opening should not restrain a moving wall, and locating features should prevent sideways drift. 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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