Rubber Keypads

Membrane switches are widely used in various applications, including consumer electronics, medical devices, industrial controls, and appliances. They are highly customizable and can be designed in different shapes and sizes and with different graphics and text to meet the application’s specific needs. They are also known for their durability, long-lasting performance, and resistance to dust, moisture, and other environmental factors. Membrane switches are often preferred over traditional mechanical switches because they are more reliable, have a longer lifespan, and are more cost-effective.

Elastomer keypads provide a great alternative feel and look to the standard user interfaces controls like polycarbonate or polyester graphic overlays, touch panels, and mechanical switching. Relatively cheap and very dependable, silicone keypads and controls offer amazing tactile feedback, long operational life in a broad spectrum of conditions, and remarkable design flexibility. On top of that, elastomer keypads are often compression molded parts utilized along with an underlying switching layer, which could be made as the complete cosmetic front panel assembly or as an element of the HMI construction. They could be co-molded and bonded to plastic housings or made to wrap around the switching assembly of the user interface to offer a sealed and water-tight solution.

Elastomer keypads also provide a high-profile, tactile feel with an underlying switch layer. Durable and reliable, AGE Nameplate’s elastomer keypads are a perfect option when 3D keys are required in high-moisture settings like military or marine environments. Our experienced and committed engineers can offer you excellent keypad solutions that provide the perfect look, cost, and feedback for your needs. We provide all our customers with the top-notch tactile response with bespoke tactile feedback with elastomer keypads, which could be tailored between 100g-300g of force.