Interface keyboard HMI Industrial Control Membrane Switches
Product Description
Full-Service, Custom Membrane Switch Manufacturer
Membrane Switch and Keypad Features
Kaike Electronics manufacture switches, keypads and panels with a wide range of features:
Tactile metal domes
Tactile polyester domes
Non-tactile switches
Rim, pillow and dome embossing
EMI/RFI and ESD shielding
Integrated LEDs
Environmentally sealed for demanding use
Full-color graphic membrane overlays to enhance appearance
Popular LED and LCD window options
Female connectors (2.54mm pitch)
ZIF connectors tail (1mm pitch)
1) Professionally printed on robust materials for the utmost flexibility, heat and UV stabilization, and reliability
2) Advanced printing machinery ensure efficient turnaround time and design matching
3) Our experienced team provides engineering assistance each step of the way, from determining compliance standards, choosing appropriate material, through delivery of prototypes
Introduction about membrane switch
Membrane switches may be categorized as user-equipment interface utilities, which are simply utilities that allow users to successfully communicate commands to electronic devices.
They should not be confused with mechanical switches, which are composed of plastic parts and copper instead of a circuit and a substrate.
A membrane switch or touch switch is a multi-layered user interface device that acts as a switch to turn a device on or off.
Membrane switches are printed circuits on film as opposed to mechanical switches, which are often made of copper and polymers.
Silver or carbon ink is printed onto heat-stabilized polyester film to create membrane switches.
As the switch's graphic interface, an overlay is placed on the initial surface.
These top substrates are known as "membranes"or "graphic overlay films”since they are constructed of thin, pliable materials.
Membrane switches have features of a low profile, sealing ability, and ease of cleaning.
Membrane switches can be used in conjunction with other control systems such as keyboards, touch screens, and lighting, and they can be as complex as membrane keyboards and switch panels found in mobile phones and computers.
Membrane switches are also known as membrane keyboards and membrane keypads, depending on the industry application.