Sealed Keyboard Panels using Low Profile Push button Switches

These Keyboards comprise of low profile mechanical switches assembled on a PCB. This assembly is then mounted behind a front plate on which the polyester / polycarbonate Overlay is stuck.

These low profile switches have a lower operating pressure than Snap Domes (about 160 gF) and can be used in applications where the user needs to make larger data entries. The lower operating pressure makes it easier for the user to operate the keys. The total assembly height in such cases ranges between 12 to 15 mm.
Switches manufactured by Schurter, Rafi, Omron and Diptronics, are used for such applications.

These keyboards can also accommodate LEDs of various colours and shapes. In fact low profile mechanical switches can also be offered backlit versions. Any solderable type of connector like Berg strips, FRC, Relimate, D Type etc. can be provided.

Here again as in Snap Dome keyboards, sealing can be achieved using industrial grade adhesives and such keyboard panels can be used in Machine Tool applications also.



Switch specifications for all the above mentioned low profile switches made by Schurter, Rafi, Omron, Diptronics etc., can be provided as required.