Overview
Our Custom Silicone Rubber Keypad Button Keyboard for professional electronic devices and remote controls is engineered for robust performance, precise tactile response, and long-term reliability in commercial, industrial, medical, and consumer remote-control applications. Built with premium silicone (compression-molded ) and available with integrated conductive elements (metal domes, carbon pills, or conductive silicone), these keypads deliver repeatable actuation force, low contact resistance, and excellent environmental protection. We provide turnkey OEM services: DFM, tooling, prototype sampling, molding, marking, dome/pill integration, adhesive backing, and packaging optimized for SMT or manual assembly.
Basic Information
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Place of Origin | Xiamen, China |
| Brand Name | OEM / White Label |
| Material | Silicone rubber (silane-crosslinked or LSR); optional conductive inserts (metal dome, carbon pill) |
| Molding Process | Silicone compression molding or LSR injection molding; insert/overmolding available |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 20–80 (customizable per key function) |
| Dome Travel | 0.3–1.5 mm (design dependent) |
| Actuation Force | 80–700 gf (tunable via dome geometry & silicone thickness) |
| Contact Resistance | ≤ 50 mΩ for metal-dome solutions (dependent on plating) |
| Life Cycle | >1,000,000 actuations (typical) |
| IP Rating | Up to IP67 with overmolded seals and gasketing options |
| Tolerance | ±0.01–0.03 mm depending on critical features |
| Surface Finish | Matte, gloss, textured, soft-touch, laser-etched legends, pad-printed icons |
| Marking Options | Laser etching, pad/screen printing, epoxy filling, color coating |
| Lead Time (samples) | 5–10 business days |
| Lead Time (production) | 15–25 business days (tooling dependent) |
| MOQ | Flexible — small pilot batches supported |
| Packaging | ESD-safe reels or trays, protective trays, custom retail packaging |
Surface Coating & Marking Options
- Laser Etching — durable, high-contrast legends without added thickness.
- Pad / Screen Printing — multi-color graphics for icons and branding.
- Epoxy Fill / Doming — raised, glossy legends for premium feel.
- Color Coating & Soft-Touch Finishes — Pantone-matched colors and tactile soft-feel textures.
- Conductive Dome Plating — gold/silver/tin overplate for low resistance and corrosion protection.
Key Benefits
- Precise Tactile Engineering: Tunable snap, travel and rebound through dome geometry, silicone thickness and hardness adjustments.
- Reliable Electrical Performance: Metal domes, carbon pills or conductive silicone options provide repeatable low-resistance contact for sensitive electronics.
- Long Life & Durability: Designed for >1M cycles, resistant to oils, cleaners, temperature swings and repeated mechanical stress.
- Environmentally Robust: IP-rated sealing options, chemical resistance, and extended temperature ranges for demanding field use.
- Assembly-Ready: Adhesive backing, die-cut frames, snap-in housings or custom carrier tape for SMT/automated assembly.
- Full Customization: Button layout, legends, tactile profiles, colors, packaging and testing to meet brand or industry requirements.
Quality Assurance & Testing
We apply a rigorous, documented QA program: dimensional verification with ZEISS CMM and 3D optical profilers, tactile profiling and actuation-force mapping using automated testers, contact-resistance measurement with micro-ohmmeters, and lifecycle endurance testing (>1,000,000 cycles). Environmental testing includes thermal cycling, humidity, salt spray (for plated parts), UV/weathering and IP ingress tests. All production follows ISO 9001 workflows with batch traceability and complete inspection records.
Manufacturing Capabilities
Tooling and molds are produced with high-precision 5-axis CNC machining, mirror EDM and slow wire cutting to ensure consistent dome recesses and silicone geometry. We operate silicone compression presses and LSR injection units for repeatable cure and tight tolerances. Dome integration is handled via automated feeders and precision placement (pick-and-place or insert/overmold) to guarantee alignment with PCB contact pads. Marking and finishing lines include laser etching, pad printing and epoxy curing ovens. Final assembly services cover adhesive backing, die-cut frames, ESD-safe packaging, and tape & reel preparation for automated lines. An on-site testing lab with tactile rigs, environmental chambers and XRF (for plating verification) supports fast iteration and reliable scale-up.
Why Choose Us?
- End-to-End OEM Service: Single-source responsibility from DFM and tooling to dome sourcing, assembly and final QA.
- Tactile Expertise: Deep experience balancing dome geometry and silicone design for consistent user feel across product families.
- Scalable Production: Fast prototyping, small pilots and high-volume production with strict process control.
- Regulatory & Material Compliance: RoHS/REACH compliance, ISO-certified processes and traceable material sourcing for regulated markets.
- Customization & Support: Technical DFM, mold-flow analysis, sample validation and ongoing production support to meet your product roadmap.
