HMI COMPONENTS / SILICONE KEYPAD
HMI COMPONENTS / SILICONE KEYPAD

Superior development and manufacturing


KEYPAD WITHOUT DECORATION

The ABATEK silicone keypad is the most cost-efficient solution for any HMI application.
A wide range of possibilities is available.

Based on profound experience, continuous R&D and vast possibilities regarding materials and design the
ABATEK In-House tool shop guarantees that keypad solution is of impeccable quality in every respect.

MAIN ADVANTAGES

  • In House R&D
  • Self-owned tool shop
  • Reliable at low cost
  • Flexibility regarding force/way & design
  • Every force/way curve possible
  • Best contact solution with SC technology
  • Sealplast® coating
  • Water / Heat sealing
  • Assembly with plastic or metal
  • IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certificated
  • Over 5’000 projects realized

APPLICATION

  • Window lift
  • Steering wheel
  • Start & stop / HVAC
  • Head unit
  • Seat adjuster
  • Keyfob
  • Payment terminal
  • Remote controle
  • Selector switch
  • Telecom
  • and more

SECONDARY PROCESSES

  • Spray
  • Coating - Sealplast / PU / Silicone
  • Gluing
  • Insert assembly or metal bridge
  • Assembly with plastic and metal

KEYPAD WITH DECORATION

Brand or function: using Abatek printing and laser services ensures an exclusive finish!

Make even more out of a long lasting Abatek Sealplast solution.

Protective coating for artwork, legends or a full surface cover is the best way to highlight both brand and function.

This cost-effective technology assures long lifetime looking its very best.

MAIN ADVANTAGES

  • In House R&D
  • Self-owned tool shop
  • Reliable at low cost
  • Flexibility regarding force/way & design
  • Every force/way curve possible
  • Best contact solution with SC technology
  • Sealplast® coating
  • Secondary processes like spray or laser
  • Water / Heat sealing
  • Assembly with plastic or metal
  • IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 certificated
  • Over 5’000 projects realized

APPLICATION

  • Window lift
  • Steering wheel
  • Start & stop / HVAC
  • Head unit
  • Seat adjuster
  • Keyfob
  • Payment terminal
  • Remote controle
  • Selector switch
  • Telecom
  • and more

SECONDARY PROCESSES

  • Spray
  • Printing
  • Laser
  • Coating - Sealplast / PU / Silicone
  • Gluing
  • Insert assembly or metal bridge
  • Assembly with plastic and metal

SMT SILICONE KEY

Customized SMT Silicone Key for your application without the need for drawings and tooling makes prototyping a breeze.

Machine placeable and Pb-free reflow soldering of long stroke silicone keys!
Easy and fast ordering of customized keys delivered on tape & reel.

A superior and cost-efficient substitute compared to common tact switches!

The Abatek SMT Silicone Key is also available with a capacitive function.

MAIN ADVANTAGES

  • Customized long stroke key
  • Optimizes design and assembly
  • No drawing necessary
  • No tooling cost for prototypes
  • > 1'000'000 customization options
  • Fully automated SMT assembly
  • Get customized prototype parts within 7 days

APPLICATION

  • Keyfob
  • Start & stop
  • Steering wheel
  • Remote control
  • Selector switch
  • and more

SECONDARY PROCESSES

  • Info sheet

SOFTPLAST

Softplast is primarily used in consumer electronics. Amongst various other possibilities this technology
will make your HMI solution standing out.

Softplast is FLEXIBLE and a customizable surface that is HARDER than silicone keys but SOFTER than plastic. The combination has a superb appearance.
A Softplast closed surface keypad with integrated plastics caps for short stroke applications is highly customizable in terms of surface structure, design and lighting.

MAIN ADVANTAGES

  • Plastic-like closed surface
  • Cost effective
  • Great surface resistance
  • High design freedom
  • Flexible regarding printing and lighting

APPLICATION

  • Keyboard
  • Wearable
  • Remote control
  • Medical control unit
  • and more

SECONDARY PROCESSES

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SLIDER

Tactile slider or rotation layered solution

Invented by Abatek it replaces capacitive and force resistance solutions.

It does not require any capacitive or FSR-sensor thus avoids all electromagnetic interference and is glove compatible.

Optionally added points or sections provide tactile feedback.

This robust & cost efficient solution even works on a flat silicone or a Polyform 3D surface.

 

MAIN ADVANTAGES

  • Slider without sensor
  • Continuous rotation
  • Tactile feel
  • Design freedom
  • Thin & robust
  • Reliable & cost-effective
  • Long lifecycle
  • 3D possible

APPLICATION

  • Window lifte / steering wheel / start & stop / HVAC / Head units /Seat adjuster / Keyfob…
  • Payment terminal
  • Remote control
  • Selector switch
  • Telecom
  • Power Tool
  • and more