When a finger presses the surface layer, the upper circuitry makes contact with the lower circuitry through the holes in the isolation layer, thus conducting signals.
After the pressure is removed, the elasticity of the PET material causes the switch to return to the open state.
Lightweight and flexible The thickness is usually 0.1~0.3mm, it is flexible and suitable for compact spaces.
Strong weather resistance PET material is resistant to high temperatures (-40℃~+125℃), moisture-proof, and chemical corrosion-resistant.
Long lifespan It can withstand more than 1 million presses (depending on the process and materials).
Customization It can be designed with various shapes, colors, backlighting (such as LED), and tactile features (raised).
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Switch type | Multi-layer tactile membrane switch |
| Top film material | PET |
| Tactile type | Embossed dome button |
| Panel construction | Flexible bonded film stack |
| Overall panel thickness | 0.6-0.8 mm |
| Film layer thickness | 0.1-0.3 mm |
| Contact circuit | Silver-printed circuit contacts |
| Contact state | Normally open, closes on press |
| Actuation life | More than 1,000,000 presses |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +125 °C |
| Environmental resistance | Moisture-proof, chemical corrosion-resistant |
| Backlighting | LED option |
| Graphic options | Custom printed graphics and logos |
This panel is built to your drawing rather than chosen from a catalogue, so the custom membrane keypad can carry your key layout, legends and colours in one part. The top film layer is printed with your artwork, and the membrane switch design is normally finalised against an approved proof rather than a screen image, because fine detail and colour are confirmed on the printed film. To start, send the artwork, key layout and how the switch will connect to your control board. If your project needs a standard off-the-shelf switch with no drawing or artwork, this product is not the right fit; the value here comes from building the control face around your equipment.
Model matching is where most interface projects succeed or stall. Send us your panel dimensions, actuation requirements, sealing and ESD needs, and operating environment, and our technical team will recommend the construction that fits — membrane switch, graphic overlay, or touch panel — together with the tactile, backlighting, and integration options open to you. We stay involved after the order as well, assisting with troubleshooting, installation, and commissioning so your units move into production without surprises.
The layout follows your drawing, so the custom membrane keypad can carry a single control key or a full grid of keys, with key sizes chosen to suit how the panel is operated. Outlines are cut to the shape your equipment needs rather than limited to a standard rectangle, and the legends sit on the same printed face. If you share the panel outline and key spacing, we will confirm what fits.
Yes. Legends, logos, function names and colour blocks are printed as part of the top film, so each custom membrane switch is produced to your artwork rather than from a fixed template. Send vector artwork and a colour reference with your drawing, and we will confirm the printable colours and line thicknesses for your layout.
Yes, LED backlighting can be built into this panel. Tell us which keys or areas need to be lit and how the panel is powered, and we will confirm the construction that fits your layout. If only a few keys need illumination, the light guide can be arranged to keep the rest of the face dark.
These panels are commonly used on equipment that is wiped down between shifts, and the film and adhesive grades are selected for the cleaning routine you use. Cleaning agents vary a great deal, so send us the list you use, including any alcohol or solvent-based products, and we will match the materials to your environment. For heavy washdown areas, tell us the cleaning routine at the drawing stage so the industrial membrane keypad is built for that exposure.
Keep them flat, in their original packaging, away from direct sunlight and heat. The raised dome switch is the most delicate part of the panel, so avoid stacking heavy items on the key areas, do not fold or crease the panel, and handle it by the edges. If you are following a membrane switch design through storage, keep panels at room temperature and out of damp areas.
Yes. Each panel arrives fully finished, so there are no separate button caps to assemble. Tell us at the drawing stage how the panel will connect to your board, so the finished part suits your assembly line. If you use a specific connector or flex tail, include that in the drawing and we will build to it.
