Elastomer Keypads

Elastomer Keypads - Transportation Equipment

The elastomer keypad is widely used in consumer electronics and commercial applications. Elastomer keypads, which are molded from silicon rubber and have formed keys, generally have more travel and tactile feedback than their membrane counterparts. However, since membrane keypads feature superior sealing capabilities, we can combine the best features of both by mounting the elastomer over the circuit portion of a membrane keypad. This provides a ruggedized, harsh environment silicone rubber keypad, which is very well sealed against the elements.

Elastomer Keypads - Medical Instruments

A significant feature of our elastomer keypads is the ability to mount them over sealed membrane keypad circuitry to create a system that is completely impervious to contaminants. This is critical for applications in harsh environments and for those in which a user needs to be able to clean and/or disinfect the keypad surface, such as with medical instrumentation. The proprietary through-hole circuitry printing process can also provide a greater degree of reliability in such applications.