Electronics buttons
Electronics buttons are necessary on literally every machine, whether in the factory or for personal use. Buttons generally work on the principle of biased switches where the springs return the button to its original position after the operation is completed.
You can find electronics buttons on things you use every day, such as TV remote control, video game consoles, computers, and more and more often in some other places such as stoves, refrigerators and the like. Also, there is no industry that does not use electronics buttons because they are used to control machines. It can be direct control on the machine itself or remote control, it doesn’t matter, the purpose of electronics buttons is the same. It is equally important for robotics. In more and more cars you will find electronics buttons because the steering wheels have become multifunctional and there are many buttons to control various functions. Electronics buttons on mobile phones are no longer as common as they used to be, as smartphones are mostly touch, but there are still those with buttons as well.
Due to such a widespread need, there is a very high need for electronics buttons of various shapes, colors and materials. Although silicone is the material most used for this purpose, if electronics buttons are used in a special environment, where they may come into contact with some chemicals for example, some other rubber material may be used. Also, the size and shape vary, because of course the same is not needed on the gaming console and on the factory machine. Different colors are used to make it easier to determine which button has which purpose, so that the operator would not have to remember each button individually by location or number. You can also choose tactile response, because here again we come to a big difference from the purpose. Sophisticated devices require a soft response compared to industrial use.
Product specifications
- Product form
- Molded elastomer key or keypad assembly
- Material options discussed
- Silicone. Choose one formulation for the actual contact and loading conditions.
- Application focus
- Industrial control panels, remote controls, game controllers, computer keyboards and telephone controls. Size the part against the selected assembly.
- Dimensions to confirm
- Key pitch, web thickness, key height and circuit-board registration. Match these to industrial control panels and remote controls.
- Circuit contact
- Define contact locations, pad material and the required contact resistance against the circuit board.
- 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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