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Silicone keypad with TPU film

Silicone keypad with TPU film

Silicone keypad with TPU film

(OP)
I am looking for sources of molders that have experience with molding silicone keypads with TPU film molded over the outer surface of the keypad for durability.  We would need design assistance from them as well.  Any help would be appreciated.

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

legacy1,

And what part of Planet Earth may you be positioned? (Lat/long, nearest country, big town or city will do)


Cheers


Harry (UK)

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

(OP)
Harry,

Sorry, my client is near Chicago, US.

Rob

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film


Hi Rob,

Then I guess "I don't know" is the answer.

I would guess most of this sort of stuff would be made in Asia - certainly the high volume stuff.

Cheers


Harry

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

http://www.ryanscreenprinting.com/rk-overview.shtml

I've used them for membrane switches before and they do a good job. they are out of wilwaukee, wi.
They have some firms in China that they work with for silicone keypads/coatings.

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

Harry

When they don't say, there is a 90% chance they are from the USA.

It is really quite naughty to then recommend a supplier from some remote corner of the planet. I often cannot resist the temptation to be quite naughty in this regard.

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RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

Where you chose to make a product depends on how many you intend to make and the cost sensitivity of the product. Small volume products are less costly to make in the the country where the design originates because the cost of travel and coordination can easily eat up any savings coming from lower cost labor. There is a smaller LIM molder in Spring Grove Il., which has the equipment and experience to make keypads for you. If you are going to make millions of low cost consumer disposable products, exploring the low cost opportunities in China may be worthwhile.

RE: Silicone keypad with TPU film

(OP)
dwightdixon,

Could you pass on the name of the company in Spring Grove?  Our volumes justify staying in the states.

Thanks

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