silicone rubber keypads
Silicone rubber keypads are also one part of our great offer. If you need keyboards like this, feel free to call us, and we will help you find what you need. We offer silicone rubber keypads with different physical properties, different colors, designs, and other characteristics that may be important to you.
If you are not familiar with silicone rubber keypads, the first thing you should know is that these are the most commonly used keyboards today thanks to the large number of practical features they possess. In the past, they were most commonly used to manufacture mobile devices, but this has changed due to the development of technology. Today, they are mostly part of various controls and are used in many different industries, ranging from electronic and medical, to automotive and military. You will find them everywhere, which is no wonder if we consider their functionality.
Silicone rubber keypads feature three-dimensional buttons that are fairly soft and easy to press, providing a unique user experience. In addition to the comfort of use, the fact that silicone rubber keypads have a tactile feel also provides the possibility of easier use and quick detection of faults and loss of button functionality. On the other hand, this material is very resistant to mechanical shocks, which ensures its durability. At the base of every silicone rubber keypad is a circuit layer that can vary: copper is often used, but rigid printed circuit boards are much more prevalent nowadays. The circuit layer is started by pressing buttons, and this is when silicone rubber keypad work begins and provides the final function. And most commonly this is a control of various machines and devices (in industry, but also in the household).
Our silicone rubber keypads come in a variety of colors and designs, which can be significant to you if aesthetics are an important factor for your final product.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Molded elastomer key or keypad assembly
- Material
- Silicone. Specify the compound grade for the selected service.
- Application focus
- Medical equipment controls. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Key pitch, web thickness, key height and circuit-board registration. Match these to medical equipment controls.
- Keypad details
- Tactile response. Include the relevant artwork, contact layout and acceptance requirements in the drawing.
- Key actuation
- Set the force, travel and return action on the assembled switch or keypad.
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