Description:
Our customizable conductive silicone keypad buttons are engineered for reliable remote control operation. Featuring embedded conductive carbon pills for precise actuation and a durable, tactile silicone dome, they ensure long-lasting performance. We offer full OEM solutions for design, prototyping, and volume production.
Characteristics:
| Attribute | Specification |
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| Place of Origin | Xiamen, China |
| Brand Name | OEM |
| Material | Conductive Carbon Silicone Rubber (40°-70° Shore A) |
| Application | Remote Controls, Consumer Electronics, IoT Devices |
| Sample Availability | Provided for functional testing |
| Color Options | Full Customization (Pantone Matched) |
| MOQ | Project-based, low volume supported |
| Certifications | RoHS, REACH Compliant |
| Service Offering | Complete OEM/ODM Support |
| Lead Time (Production) | 18-30 days |
| Manufacturing Technology | Compression or Injection Molding with Carbon Pill Insertion |
Surface Coating & Finishing Options:
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Laser Etching: Creates permanent, high-contrast legends and symbols on the key surface, ideal for backlit applications and ensuring long-term wear resistance.
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UV Printing: Allows for full-color graphics, complex logos, and multi-color symbols to be applied directly onto the silicone key surface with excellent adhesion.
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Texture Coating: Applies a light texture to the key surface to enhance grip and provide a premium, matte tactile feel.
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Anti-Fingerprint Coating: A clear coating that repels oils and skin residues, maintaining a clean appearance on frequently used keys.
Production Process:
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Design & DFM Analysis: Collaborate on button layout, tactility, and conductive pill placement. Provide Design for Manufacturability feedback to optimize the design.
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Mold Fabrication: Precision CNC machining and EDM are used to create the mold cavity, ensuring accurate key shape, travel, and a smooth surface finish.
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Silicone Compounding & Pill Placement: Conductive silicone rubber is mixed to specification. Conductive carbon pills are precisely placed into the mold cavity prior to molding.
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Molding & Curing: The silicone is compression or injection molded around the conductive pills, forming a seamless, durable button with integrated conductive contacts.
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Demolding & Flash Removal: Buttons are removed from the mold, and any minor excess material (flash) is carefully trimmed.
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Secondary Printing/Coating: Legends or coatings (laser etch, UV print) are applied as specified in the custom design.
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Functionality & Quality Testing: Each batch is tested for consistent actuation force, travel distance, and electrical conductivity/resistance of the carbon pills.
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Packaging: Buttons are packaged in anti-static trays or bags to prevent contamination and damage during shipping.
Our Factory:
Our facility specializes in precision silicone component manufacturing. We operate dedicated compression and LSR injection molding presses capable of producing high-volume runs of conductive keypad buttons with consistent quality. Our in-house toolroom, equipped with CNC and EDM machines, allows for rapid mold prototyping and maintenance. Quality is verified using actuation force testers, resistance meters, and durability cycling equipment. This integrated setup enables us to deliver reliable, custom-configured silicone keypad buttons that meet the specific electrical and tactile requirements of remote control and electronic device manufacturers.