Custom Membrane Switches

Custom membrane switches are user-equipment interface utilities specially designed to suit non-standard applications. Switches and keys are essential components of all electrical devices; from lighting to computing, switches allow users to change the way an electronic device operates. Because the range of existing electronic devices is so wide, an equally wide range of switch and key configurations is necessary to accommodate them.

Sytek Enterprises Inc.

North Vancouver, BC
800-567-9835

Sytek Enterprises is a major supplier of cost-effective custom made membrane switches and touch screens. Our products can provide tactile responses with stainless ssteel metal domes or embossed graphics. Our metal dome membrane switches and touch screens are distributed to a variety of companies from multiple industries. We provide expert design assistance and efficient production runs.

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Printec® Electronics

Waltham, MA
781-547-5700

PRINTEC Electronics is a global leader in membrane switch manufacturing & technology, which uses cutting edge manufacturing technology to meet our customer`s requirements for quality & engineering. Characteristics can include Metal Dome or Poly Dome Arrays for Cell Phones. Products are used in electronics, industrial equipment, cell phones, medical/biomedical sensors & equipment and other markets.

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Technomark

Minnetonka, MN
800-680-5556

Technomark is recognized internationally as a leading, single-source provider of Electroluminescent Lighting (EL), membrane switches, conductive printing, graphic overlays, EL Panels, rubber keypads and touch screens. Our exclusive EL technology, patented multiple color illumination methods and innovative interface designs can be custom designed to your demanding standards.

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Douglas Corporation

Eden Prairie, MN
800-806-6113

Douglas Corporation has set high membrane keypad standards since 1933, as versatile membrane keypad manufacturers equipped to create custom membrane keypads for unique applications. Offering extensive finishing capabilities including vacuum metalizing, urethane pouring and corrosion resistance, Douglas Corporation keypad membranes serve many industries such as appliance, electric and automotive.

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GGI International

Lachine, QC
866-631-6662

GGI is a global leader in the design, engineering & manufacture of custom "UIA". GGI specializes in value added assemblies: projective capacitive, resistive touch screens, PCBA's, silicone rubber, machined / casted metal bezels, machined or injection molded plastics, multiple switch platforms, shielding, backlighting, NVIS filtering etc. GGI is ISO 9001-2008,14001,13485, AS9100C certified.

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Precision Graphic Systems

San Diego, CA
858-695-9500

Specialists in precision quality graphic overlays since 1985, we manufacture custom membrane switches, panels and keypads for your exact needs. Everything is in-house, from design to manufacturing to testing. Options include tactile feedbacks, backlighting, anti-glare finishes, EMI/RFI & ESD shielding, etc. We are happy to provide you with quotes, with pricing available in twenty-four hours.

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Custom Membrane Switches

Custom membrane switch manufacturing services offer producers and users of specialized electronics an avenue through which commands can be given to their devices. While many kinds of switches can be custom-made to suit specialized electronics, membrane switches are among the most popular because of their long lifespans, durability, resistance to spills and contaminants and because of their comparative low cost. Membrane keypads, keyboards and other interface equipment can be custom-installed on all kinds of electronic devices. The shape, size, number of switches, color, graphics, text and illumination all change based on the membrane switches' function and purpose. Customizability is necessary because of the vast differences between products and their needs. For example, hospital beds and cell phones both use membrane switches, but require different text and layouts.

Graphic overlays are very important parts of custom membrane switches. They can be different colors or have any kind of text, including numbering, instructions, warnings and brand names. Companies can have their logo printed on graphic overlays as well. These graphics are silk screen or digitally printed, laser etched, or embossed into the outer plastic layer. Custom membrane switches can also be manufactured to include ESD shielding and LED backlighting as well as fiber optic illumination. Many custom membrane switches are engineered to include tactile feedback. Tactile switches indicate to their operators when keystrokes are or are not registered. This useful feature prevents the incorrect or incomplete entry of commands into electronic devices. Custom membrane switches offer a few distinct advantages over keyboards and keypads with moving plastic keys. A membrane switch board involves a single sheet, usually some kind of plastic, affixed to a circuit board. Because there are no moving keys between which contaminants can pass and damage circuits, membrane switches are ideal for use in settings where exposure to contaminants is possible. Membrane switches are also durable, long lasting and inexpensive. This makes them among the most popular keypad materials outside of the context of personal computing.