When is the last time you thought about the years of passion and commitment that went into designing the card swiper behind the register? You use it every day, but probably don’t give it a second thought….unless they tell you it’s broken.

There’s a long list of gadgets we use every day, but the best are the gadgets that the user never thinks about. That’s because, much like the daily card swipe, you’ll only think about it when it’s broken.

Why You Never Think About the Public Terminal Keypad

The best keypads today are made from one of the versatile materials possible: silicone. And like you guessed, it doesn’t break…at least not easily.

Typing your info into a public terminal is something that has become second nature. Now think of the thousands of people using it after you with the same repetitiveness. That’s thousands of people near you, and millions around the world, relying on this terminal for seamless function.

This is why keypad designers use silicone. It is the perfect material for withstanding constant wear and tear.

Unmatched Resistance

The ability to take the daily abuse from tapping is a top priority. On top of that, silicone rubber is resistant to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and even bacteria growth. This is ideal for protecting users from spreading germs since the keypads can tolerate the abrasive solutions used for cleaning.

Easy-to-Use

Equally important to durability is simplicity. With the variety of people that cycle through the kiosk, you will want a keypad that anyone can figure out.

A few things to consider:

– Spacing between buttons to avoid mistypes

– Color schemes to differentiate controls

– Grouping buttons by function

– Using simple graphics rather than lettering

Adding an upward pointing arrow instead of lettering may not be the first design feature you notice; but it’s a design trick that will make a keypad user-friendly rather than a headache to operate.

At Si-Tech we’ve spent 75 years working to design, manufacture, and produce the perfect keypads for any scenario. We think forward so that you don’t have to. Our partners in a wide variety of industries have already benefited from our decades of experience and attention to detail. Call us today, and figure out how we can design the perfect silicone keypad for you!