silicone key caps
We have been in the business of manufacturing rubber products for a really long time now. This level of experience has allowed us to broaden our catalogue and introduce our customers to a lot more products. One of the products that we have in our catalogue that you might not have expected us to are the silicone key caps.
Most people, especially nowadays, spend hours on end in front of their computers. Some of them are working, some are playing games, and some of them play games for a living. Regardless of what it is that you do on your computer, your goal is to have the most pleasant experience possible, and that is where silicone key caps come in.
What can you expect from silicone key caps? Well, for starters, many like to customize their personal computers to a degree. That is why we see a lot of RGB computers nowadays. Everyone wants a unique experience that they can call their own. One of the fun ways in which you can customize your computer is by having a cool looking keyboard. Some modern keyboards are translucent, some have RGB and so on. However, most of them come with plain, black or white plastic key caps, and that is simply too plain for a lot of people, so they buy replacement silicone key caps. Silicone key caps come in various styles and colours, so you can easily match them to your overall computer aesthetic.
But, the looks are not all there is to silicone key caps. They are also much more quiet and pleasant to type on than the regular plastic keypads. They are also easier to clean and maintain, and they will easily last a lot longer than regular plastic key caps. The only thing that you have to keep in mind is to get the matching key caps for your keyboard, and that’s it.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Molded elastomer key or keypad assembly
- Material
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- Computer keyboards. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Key pitch, web thickness, key height and circuit-board registration. Match these to computer keyboards.
- Key-cover fit
- Dimension the underlying key, retained lip and clearance through the required key travel.
- Key actuation
- Set the force, travel and return action on the assembled switch or keypad.
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