Membrane keypads and Input systems

Profiline technology

Profiline membrane keypad with a strong feel

Our Profiline membrane keypads offer optimum input comfort for almost all industrial applications. Here, unlimited design possibilities meet outstanding switching behavior. Special designs such as switching paddles and large-area keys can be realized very individually. A Profiline key can be felt very well even when wearing gloves and gives the user tactile feedback with a perfect "click" every time the key is pressed.

Very good tactile feedback

Tactile key element

For large keys and key rockers

Schwarze Folientastatur mit beleuchteten Zifferntasten

Aufbau Schema einer Folientastatur mit beleuchteten Tasten

Folientastatur mit LEDs und hinterleuchteten Tasten

Illuminated

Illuminated membrane keypads

To backlight key or display fields, key edges or symbols, the use of state-of-the-art LED technology is favored. Depending on the requirements, the design of the keypad and the use of light guides or light shields are coordinated to achieve optimum lighting results. Thus, the keypad not only offers operator safety in poor lighting conditions, but can also provide visual feedback for certain switching positions.

Homogeneous illumination of the key

For unfavorable lighting conditions

Multicolor LEDs as function or switching indicators

Copper technology

Membrane keypads with copper conductors

For optimum functionality and durability, we exclusively produce high-quality membrane keypads based on refined copper conductor tracks. This technology offers extremely high electrical and mechanical reliability as well as low conductor track resistance. Even complex electronic circuits can be directly integrated into the keypad and automatically assembled using SMD technology. Another advantage of this technology is that the foil connection cable can be bent with very small radii without the risk of breaking the conductor paths. This can be the decisive advantage over conventional conductive silver technology, especially when space in the housing is tight.

Leiterbahnen Folientatstaturen in Kupfertechnologie

Tight bending radii possible for cable

Suitable for tight spaces

Very high reliability

No silver migration

Low resistance of the conductive path

Components can be soldered

Leiterbahnen Folientatstaturen in Silbertechnologie

Silver technology

Membrane keypads with conductive silver conductors

Membrane keypads in conductive silver technology from Phoenix Mecano are used in particular when economic aspects are of primary importance for small and medium quantities. In industrial applications in particular, input systems must ultimately be able to withstand the given requirements and at the same time meet high demands in terms of ease of use and functionality. Our membrane keypads in conductive silver technology with snap domes can be individually adapted to your requirements thanks to a wide range of options and design possibilities.

Inexpensive

Great design freedom

Keys with good tactile feedback

Capacitive technology

Capacitive keypads – For heavy use

Capacitive keypads offer an ideal solution for comfortable operation of machines and devices. Only a light touch on the capacitive key elements, which are located behind a completely closed, continuous front, detects your keystroke.
The closed and smooth surface is particularly characterized by its high resistance, durability and the multitude of possible uses in industry and medical technology. In addition, the capacitive keypad has no moving parts, it responds to the touch of a finger through a sensor electrode. The surface can be easily cleaned with water and also with cleaning agents or disinfectants, which is why it can also be used in highly sensitive areas with maximum hygiene standards. It can also be easily operated with special gloves. In addition, the keypads can be illuminated individually and completely according to your wishes. You also have almost unlimited freedom of design with regard to the shape, design and material of the capacitive keypads.
Choose the user interface that suits you best from several options. You can choose from foils, glass, polycarbonate, Plexiglas or other printable materials.

Fast response times

Hygienic surface

User interface made of foils, glass or plexiglass

Mylardom Folientastatur ohne Schnappscheiben

Mylardom technology

Mylardom Membrane Keypads – The low cost technology

The Mylardom technology is an inexpensive alternative to realize a functional membrane keypad without snap domes. Since this technology can withstand fewer switching cycles than a keypad with snap domes, it is primarily used where the keys are rarely needed. For example, in heating or ventilation control systems.

No snap domes necessary

Inexpensive

Double contact

Membrane keypads with 2-step keys

When operating equipment and machines, 2-stage buttons can offer a significant advantage. For example, to control a crane for 2 speed levels. They are also widely used in the consumer sector for cameras. The first stage is for auto-focus, and the second stage is used to trigger the image. In addition, certain safety-related functions can be realized with them, since two separate circuits can be triggered by one key operation.

Folientastaturaufbau direkt auf einer Leiterplatte

FR4 circuit board

Keypad layout on FR4 printed circuit board

When keypads are combined directly with printed circuit board, an additional carrier pad can often be dispensed with. The thickness of the PCB material (FR4 etc.) is then selected so that the stability is comparable to that of a metal carrier plate. Threaded bolts can also be accommodated, as can apertures. Due to this design, additional electronic components can be mounted directly on the back of the keypad, which often results in a significant cost reduction.

In-Mold Decoration (IMD)

Foil insert molding during injection molding / In-Mold Decoration (IMD)

film insert molding (FIM) is the ideal solution for integrating printed graphics and functional control surfaces (e.g. capacitive buttons) into plastic parts. The customer-specific layout is printed on a flat foil using the screen-printing process, which is then first converted into a 3D shape. Thus, it is possible to realize all kinds of colors including special effects such as metallic, mirror, or other decorative effects that cannot be achieved in the conventional injection molding process.