When it comes to military equipment, similar types of machinery have a variety of purposes. Using custom silicone keypads as part of a control assembly enables flexibility in design for different models of equipment. If a control panel can be mounted in places that make more sense for different types of military equipment, it makes the user’s job easier and oftentimes safer.
Types of Equipment
Modular systems can be used in everything from food sanitation systems to space heaters to generators. As new technology is developed, the custom military keypad molding and other discrete components can be removed and replaced without having to replace the entire machine.
Control Panel Ports
When designing custom silicone keypads, one option is to create multiple ports for the control panel. The device can then be adjusted according to placement for easy accessibility. For further flexibility and efficiency, control panels can be designed with alternate mounting plates and hole placement for different models.
Making Adjustments
By using a modular design, custom silicone military keypads will fit into a designated space while still in compliance with standard operating procedures. Line replaceable units, for example can be removed, updated or repaired, and returned to the same position. LRUs that meet modular specifications can be removed from one machine and mounted somewhere else for ideal placement, depending on the location and the amount of available space.
Military Keypad Molding
One of the advantages to creating custom rubber keypad molding is that the buttons can be designed in almost any order. When creating the layout, it’s important to determine what makes the most sense. For example, the most important functions should be the easiest to reach and access. The lesser functions can be placed farther away from the central area. The layout can also focus on grouping like functions together. For example, space heaters with adjustable climate settings would have buttons to raise and lower the temperatures places nest to each other.
Scaling
Another advantage of modular keypad control design is scalability. A single layout can be used for a variety of similar machines and machine models. During the process of military keypad manufacturing, the template for the silicone rubber molding can be created once, then duplicated dozens, hundreds or thousands of times in production. Exact design specifications can be met on every piece, creating continuity and reliability.
SiTECH manufactures military keypad molding for a wide range of machines and equipment types. We can create them to follow exact specifications so that they will fit devices as needed and function properly. We are compliant with International Trade Arms Regulations. As an ITAR certified rubber molding company, we are eligible for military contracts and manufacture all of our products in the U.S. For more information or an estimate on the services we provide, contact us at cs@sitech-corp.com.
