Working conditions
Identify temperature, contact fluids and repeated movement.
Custom manufacturing example · TV remote control keypads with carbon pills
CUSTOM RUBBER & SILICONE MANUFACTURING
TV remote control keypads with carbon pills
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
TV remote control keypads bring multiple controls together in a flexible silicone part. The carbon pills named in this product provide the contact features beneath the keys, while the visible layout helps the user find a channel, volume or menu function. A useful design balances that electrical arrangement with the way a remote is held during everyday use.
Frequently pressed keys deserve clear separation from neighboring functions. Consider how easily a thumb can move between them without pressing two buttons together. Color and molded shape can help distinguish groups, but the final opening in the remote housing must leave enough room for each key to move and return.
ETOL offers customization of keypad structure, dimensions, hardness and color. When replacing an existing part, compare the underside as carefully as the top: matching the printed layout does not establish that the carbon contacts will align with the board.
During maintenance, lift the keypad away from the electronics before cleaning the housing around it. Avoid scratching the carbon contact faces, and do not reassemble while moisture remains between the rubber and the board. Test the less frequently used buttons as well as the main controls after reassembly.
- Material options
- Silicone. Custom formulation and color for the intended contact conditions.
- Hardness selection
- Silicone: 20–80 Shore A. Color and molded shape can help distinguish groups, but the final opening in the remote housing must leave enough room for each key to move and return.
- Custom dimensions
- ETOL offers customization of keypad structure, dimensions, hardness and color.
- Fit & assembly
- Avoid scratching the carbon contact faces, and do not reassemble while moisture remains between the rubber and the board.
- Use & inspection
- During maintenance, lift the keypad away from the electronics before cleaning the housing around it.
Photos illustrate structure or material only. Color and molded shape can help distinguish groups, but the final opening in the remote housing must leave enough room for each key to move and return. 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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