Custom rubber silicone keypads offer many benefits to many different kinds of clients. From the medical to electronics industries, rubber is a versatile material that can conform to the rigors of just about any industry or application. Rubber differs from traditional plastic keypads in the sense that they are designed through the use of compression molding or injection molding. When you press a key, the molding pushes down to create a tactile response. Releasing the key returns it to its original position.
Here at Si-Tech, we are proud to offer custom rubber keypads and designs for our clients ranging from military clients to manufacturing clients. All our rubber keypads and keyboards offer complete, ready-to-use control panel assemblies, custom-made to match our customers’ design and performance needs. From backlighting and custom shapes to surface finishes and clear windows, we incorporate all the elements you require to run your business safely and efficiently.
Versatility and Durability
Because rubber keypads can be customized, they are extremely versatile and durable. They can withstand the life-and-death rigors of a hospital setting, or the dusty and dirty environment of a construction site.
Rubber silicone keypads are known as “membrane keypads,” which means the keys are a single piece with no multiple moving pieces. Once applied to a machine, dirt or debris can’t become stuck underneath the keys. They also happen to be soft and comfortable to use, founded in proper ergonomics.
Common Uses
Silicone rubber keypads can be used for remote controls for TVs and stereo systems because the rubber face provides a comfortable and effective means of input. You’ll also find them in electronic devices, video games, household appliances, smartphones and other mobile devices.
Rubber keypads are ideal for a wide range of industries due to their increased durability to protect against many forms of damage.
Rubber keypads can be used in the following applications:
- Medical devices
- Equipment and machinery controls
- Computers and peripherals
- Consumer electronics
- Electronic test instrumentation
- Security monitoring equipment
- Smartphones
- Communications equipment
- Handheld terminals
- Office and business equipment
They can also be used in a variety of industries, such as:
- Banking
- Food packaging
- Military
- Industrial
- Aerospace
- Transport
- Defense
- Construction
- Retail
- Schools
- Government
Benefits of Rubber Keypads
From tactile feel and stability to water resistance and durability, there are many benefits associated with custom rubber keypads, such as:
- Smooth interface
- Inexpensive keypad solution
- Inexpensive tooling
- Stability over a wide temperature range
- Lightweight
- Shock and vibration absorbent
- Durable and reliable
- Easily cleaned
- Long operational life
- Water resistant
- Design flexibility
Contact Si-Tech
Thanks to our three-dimensional construction that can be combined with proprietary screened graphics, we are able to provide you with unique, application-specific keypads. Request a quote today on our one-piece construction custom rubber keypads that incorporate everything from custom shapes and surface finishes to clear windows and backlighting.
