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Protective coatings increase life of rubber keypad.  Polyurethane, parylene, silicone spray, epoxy, or clear coating offers a range of levels of coverage and protection.   Graphics on the rubber keypad can be laser etched when backlighting is required.

Laser Etched

Laser etched keys great when backlit

  • Translucent rubber
  • Sprayed with transparent color
  • Sprayed with opaque color
  • Laser etch through opaque color
  • Backlight with LEDs or electroluminescence

 

Protective Coatings

Protective coatings increases life of rubber keypad

  • Silicone spray – Low use applications, wear resistant, spray application, better than screen print coating
  • Polyurethane – High use applications, wear resistant, 100% top coating clear coating
  • Parylene – High use applications, wear resistant, 100% top coating, vacuum chamber application, clear coating
  • Epoxy – High use applications, applied to key tops only, thick & clear coating
  • Clear coat – Low use applications, wear resistant, resistance increases with each coating, screen printed, lowest cost

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Custom Product Options

APEM customizes each membrane switch based on your requirements including:

  • Graphics
  • Embossing
  • Backlighting
  • Sealing
  • ESD Shielding
  • Tactile vs. Non-Tactile Feedback
  • Integrated LED’s/Components
  • Adhesives
  • Metal Backers

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