User Interfaces with Molded Plastic Pushbuttons

Custom built user interfaces that incorporate molded plastic pushbuttons provide a high quality user operating surface along with core keyboard technology.

Depending on your end product needs, they can be encased in either a metal or molded plastic bezel or housing. This provides full support of all the major components used in the full user interface assembly.

The above images illustrate a custom user interface subassembly using molded plastic pushbuttons for a unique 3-D operating surface with crisp tactile feel and metal support plate. There are virtually unlimited graphic overlay options available with your design. This complete user interface assembly uses rear-mounted electronics and full EMI shielding.

At a Glance: Molded Plastic Pushbuttons

• Custom user interface assemblies combine molded plastic pushbuttons with proven keyboard technologies to create durable, ergonomic, and highly reliable operator controls.
• Available with metal or molded plastic bezels and housings, these assemblies support custom graphics, tactile feedback, rear-mounted electronics, and full EMI shielding options.
• Designed as complete bolt-on, plug-in subassemblies that simplify OEM integration while improving aesthetics, reliability, and manufacturing efficiency.

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Additional Features & Options

• Uses gold plated, environmentally sealed switch surfaces for long mechanical and electrical switch reliability.
• Unambiguous tactile feel to the end user.
• Custom design and assembly processes ensure a desired fit and finish for aesthetic appearance by eliminating complex OEM subassembly processes, insuring the integrity of subassembly for a bolt-on, plug-in final assembly.
• RFI/EMI/ESD shielding options can be added to the subassembly if needed.
• Wide variety of soldered connector options and electronic components can be mounted on the rear side of the circuit board.
• Mechanical parts such as chassis handles, rotary controls can be added.
• High power discrete switches and through hole RF connectors can mount directly to the subassembly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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• What are molded plastic pushbutton user interfaces?
• What housing options are available?
• What customization options are available?
• How is long-term switch reliability achieved?
• Can EMI, RFI, and ESD protection be incorporated into the design?

What are molded plastic pushbutton user interfaces?

Molded plastic pushbutton user interfaces are custom assemblies that use molded buttons to create a three-dimensional operator surface with tactile feedback. They combine mechanical pushbuttons, electronics, graphics, and enclosure components into a complete user interface solution.

What housing options are available?

Depending on the application requirements, these user interfaces can be integrated into either metal or molded plastic bezels and housings. Both options provide structural support for the user interface components while meeting aesthetic and functional design goals.

What customization options are available?

Epec offers extensive customization options, including graphic overlays, tactile feedback characteristics, connector selections, electronic components, chassis handles, rotary controls, shielding features, and custom mechanical assemblies tailored to the application.

How is long-term switch reliability achieved?

These assemblies utilize gold-plated, environmentally sealed switch surfaces to provide reliable electrical performance and long mechanical life. The sealed design helps protect switching elements from contaminants and environmental exposure.

Can EMI, RFI, and ESD protection be incorporated into the design?

Yes. RFI, EMI, and ESD shielding options can be integrated into the user interface assembly when required. Rear-mounted electronics and shielding solutions can be configured to help meet the electrical performance requirements of the application.

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Revolutionize Your User Experience with Our Custom-Built Interfaces

With gold-plated, environmentally sealed switches and a 3D tactile feel, we ensure long-lasting reliability and unambiguous user feedback. Simplify your OEM processes with our bolt-on, plug-in solutions designed for optimal fit and finish.

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