Custom Molded Rubber

Silicone Rubber KeypadsBy Silicone DynamicsMarch 27, 2011Leave a comment

Silicone Dynamics, Inc. located in Bend, Oregon USA is one of the leading manufacturers of custom molded rubber keypads and parts. Our competitive advantage allows us to produce low-cost prototype runs of your custom molded rubber keypads. Silicone Dynamics is able to handle each stage of the process, from prototype all the way up to…

Silicone keypad terminology E-W

Silicone Rubber KeypadsBy Silicone DynamicsDecember 3, 2010Leave a comment

Electrode Contact: surface/design on a printed circuit board that conducts current when rubber switch is actuated and switch closure occurs. Key Height: The measured distance from the bottom of a keypad (base) to the top surface of a key. Expressed in 1/100 mm. Legend: Some type of printed graphic (symbol, number or letter) on the…

Keypad Terminology A-D

Silicone Rubber KeypadsBy Silicone DynamicsNovember 5, 2010Leave a comment

Rubber Switch Actuation Force: The force required to collapse the membrane of a rubber switch. Rubber Keypad Air Channel: Air paths on the bottom of rubber keypads and switches that allow for air passage (venting) when the switch is actuated. Switches must be vented on at least two sides. Silicone Rubber Keypad Alignment Hole: Through…