Overview
Our Customized Silicone Rubber Button Keypads with Screen Printing are engineered specifically for home appliance control panels — ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, washing machines, coffee makers and HVAC interfaces. Made from high-grade silicone (silane-crosslinked or LSR), and produced via precision compression molding, these keypads combine durable, soft-touch feel with long-lasting printed graphics. We specialize in adhesion-optimized screen printing (UV-cured silicone inks), secondary protective coatings, and turnkey OEM services from DFM and tooling (CNC/EDM) to assembly, testing and packaging.
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Place of Origin | Xiamen, China |
| Brand Name | OEM / White Label |
| Material | Silicone rubber (silane-crosslinked or LSR) |
| Molding Process | Compression molding or LSR injection molding; insert/overmold options available |
| Hardness (Shore A) | 20–80 (tailored per key group) |
| Actuation Force | 100–500 gf (tunable via dome design & silicone thickness) |
| Travel / Dome Travel | 0.3–1.2 mm (design dependent) |
| Life Cycle | >500,000 actuations (standard); >1,000,000 available on request |
| Contact Options | Non-conductive silicone + conductive carbon pill or metal dome options for electrical switching |
| IP Rating | Up to IP65 with integrated gasketing and overmolding |
| Temperature Range | -40 °C to +150 °C (depending on compound; high-temp grades available) |
| Tolerance | ±0.01–0.03 mm depending on critical features |
| Surface Finish | Matte, gloss, soft-touch, textured |
| Marking / Printing | Screen printing (UV-cured silicone inks), pad printing, laser etch |
| Lead Time (samples) | 5–10 business days |
| Lead Time (production) | 15–30 business days (tooling dependent) |
| MOQ | Flexible — small pilot runs supported |
| Packaging | Protective trays, ESD-safe reels (if PCB-packaged), retail-ready boxes |
Surface Coating & Marking Options
- Screen Printing (UV-Cured Silicone Inks): Durable, high-contrast graphics formulated for adhesion to silicone; cured under UV ovens for fast, robust bonding.
- Pad / Screen Multi-Color Printing: For multi-icon panels and brand colors (Pantone-matched).
- Laser Etching: Permanent, crisp legends for high-wear keys (option when opacity and contrast permit).
- Epoxy / Hard-Coat Overprint: Adds abrasion and chemical resistance for heavy-duty appliances (optional thin-film protective coat).
- Plasma / Primer Pre-Treatment: Enhances ink adhesion on low-surface-energy silicone when required.
Key Benefits
- Appliance-Grade Durability: Engineered inks and protective coatings survive detergents, oils, cleaning agents and repeated use.
- Consistent Tactile Experience: Dome geometry and silicone hardness tuned per-key for predictable feel and user comfort.
- Clear, Long-Lasting Graphics: Production-grade screen printing and UV curing yield high-contrast icons and brandable panels.
- Environmental Robustness: IP-rated sealing options, wide operating temperature, and chemical resistance for kitchen and laundry environments.
- Assembly-Ready: Die-cut frames, adhesive backing, snap-in features or SMT-ready carrier formats for efficient assembly.
- Full OEM Service: From DFM and tooling to low-volume pilots and full-scale production with QC documentation.
Quality Assurance & Testing
We run a documented QA program: dimensional inspection with CMM and 3D optical profilers; Shore hardness and tensile tests on silicone compounds; adhesion testing (cross-hatch and tape), Taber abrasion testing for printed legends, and accelerated lifecycle actuation tests (>500k cycles). Environmental testing includes thermal cycling, humidity exposure, chemical resistance, and IP ingress tests. All batches are traceable and produced under ISO 9001 workflows; material certificates and sample inspection reports are available on request.
Why Choose Us?
- Home-Appliance Expertise: Designs and materials selected for kitchen and laundry environments—resistant to heat, moisture, detergents and oils.
- End-to-End OEM Support: DFM, tooling, rapid samples, pilot runs, and full production with FAI/PPAP documentation available.
- Printed-Graphic Specialists: Proven screen-print formulations and coating options that keep icons legible for the product lifetime.
- Flexible Manufacturing: Small-batch pilots through high-volume runs with strict process control and ISO-quality systems.
- Customization & Branding: Color-matched inks, custom legends, and private-label packaging to match your brand requirements.
Factory Capabilities
Our comprehensive manufacturing process begins with high-precision tooling and moldmaking, utilizing 5-axis CNC machining, mirror EDM, and slow wire-cut (WEDM) to create molds with accurate dome recesses, fine legends, and tight tolerances. This is followed by molding via silicone compression presses and LSR injection lines, ensuring consistent cure, low flash, and repeatable geometry. Printing and decoration are performed on automated screen-print lines with UV curing ovens, pad-print stations, and laser-etch cells, supported by in-line inspection to verify registration and adhesion. Finishing and assembly include die-cutting, adhesive backing application, gasket or overmold integration, and custom packaging, with options for adhesive frames, snap-in housings, and ESD-safe tape & reel for automated placement. Throughout production, our certified QC teams leverage a dedicated testing lab equipped with automated tactile force rigs, environmental chambers, abrasion testers, and vision inspection systems to enable rapid prototyping and reliable scale-up.