Product customization

With over 65 years experience in the development of human machine interface products and a vertically integrated production, APEM's design and manufacturing expertise goes beyond simple switching.

APEM offers a range of more than 125,000 part numbers consisting of switches, indicators, joysticks and keypads in different colors, markings, finishes, shapes and dimensions… creating an unlimited combinations of possibilities.

Our standard product offering can be adapted to meet customers specific needs.

Which customization?

APEM’s standard catalog parts are available for customization and a lower cost.  Contact an APEM representative to assist you.

Terminal options

Flying lead	Cable	Connector	Resistance	Label

Materials

Numerous options are available:

• Thermoshrinkable sleeves for better electrical insulation
• Tube + epoxy
• Overmolding ensuring rear panel sealing

Marking

Many marking types are available.

	Cost	Durability	Backlighting
Pad printing
Hot stamping
Laser etching
Chemical

The choice will depend on the expected component use.

Colors

Plastic parts in select materials are available in specific colors (RAL, pantone) or create a completely custom color.

Metal parts can be anodized in a wide range of colors.

Finishes

Nickel plating is standard, but there are many other solutions:

Polished brass	Polished varnished brass	Bright chrome plating	Satin chrome plating	Black chrome plating	Gold plating	Soft Touch paint	Stainless steel finish

Shapes

Metal actuators can easily be adapted: Shape Diameter Length	For plastic parts, the change of injection mold cavities allows to create new shapes rapidly and cost effectively.

APEM’s experience

75 % of APEM’s turnover is achieved with custom products.

Our team of experts in HMI customization relies on controlled processes to exceed customer expectations.

This technical expertise ensures the continuity of all our ranges. Our teams rely on this expertise developed over the years to customize human machine interface products effectively and at lower cost.

Submitting a custom product project to APEM’s teams provide the assurance of having:

• A unique contact person for all phases of design and production
• A product qualification system
• Advanced design software