Anglia offers customised keypads
As part of the Anglia Inception customised components service, Anglia offers keypads tailored specifically to customer requirements. They are manufactured and customised by Anglia’s suppliers who have been fully audited, ensuring a quality customised product, says the company.
A keypad has to be practical but can also contribute to the overall aesthete of a design. David Pearson, technical director of Anglia, said: “The needs of individual customers can be very specific. Anglia’s custom keypads can incorporate customer logos, character legends and even corporate colours. The keypads can be specified in any shape, size or colour with options such as IP and IK ratings where products are to be used in harsh environments. The wide variety of materials on offer can accommodate most applications and budgets.”
The range encompasses silicone rubber keypads, metal keypads and membrane keypads. Silicone rubber keypads, manufactured from elastic, non toxic silicone rubber compounds, are economical and reliable for small, medium and large production runs. They have excellent resistance to temperature and ageing and can be integrated with PCBs or flexible circuits. Integral SMD LEDs are available in a choice of colour and there is a choice of a tactile or non-tactile feel to the keypad.
Metal keypads are durable and robust, making them suitable for use in harsh environments or where they are installed in a public place. They are reliable, tough and inherently protected from water and dust. The symbols can be laser etched and the keys can be specified with a tactile feedback.
Membrane keypads offer resistance to dirt and fluids and are easy to clean thanks to a flush water-resistant finish. The individual keys on the membrane can be specified with poly-domed or metal domed switch elements giving a range of tactile feedback levels. Membrane keypads are also able to incorporate a range of designs such as instrument dials and gauges which can be backlit with LEDs, for example. They can also accommodate clear windows, allowing for displays to be mounted behind the keypad.
The custom keypads are suitable for a range of applications including public terminals, industrial controls and security panels. In addition to keypad, Anglia Inception provides custom battery packs, custom transformers and custom heatsinks.