MEMBRANE SWITCH White paper

A MEMBRANE SWITCH IS A LOW POWER ELECTRICAL SWITCH, COMPRISED OF SILVER OR GRAPHITE IMPREGNATED INK, PRINTED AND CURE BONDED TO A PLASTIC SUBSTRATE - POLYESTER BEING THE MOST COMMON - AND ASSEMBLED WITH VARIOUS ADHESIVE LAYERS AND FINISHED WITH A GRAPHIC OVERLAY. MAJOR BENEFITS IN DESIGNING A MEMBRANE SWITCH INTO YOUR PRODUCT INCLUDE EASE OF CLEANING, ENVIRONMENTAL SEALING, LOW PROFILE, AND THE ABILITY TO CREATE A VISUALLY ATTRACTIVE INTERFACE.

Membrane Switch Manufacturing Capabilities

There are a number of elements to consider when fabricating a membrane switch. We are here to help you make the best decisions for your application. Our Membrane Switch White Paper includes information on the following:

• Membrane switch components

  • Graphic overlay

  • Adhesive

  • Embossing

  • Circuits

  • Surface Mount Devices

  • Shielding

  • Tactile and non-tactile

• Membrane switch applications procedures

• Membrane switch installation procedures

Industries That Need the Best Membrane Switches

See how membrane switches and membrane switch keypads are foundational to essential, life-saving technologies and new product development in high-stakes fields — as well as for the basic necessities we take for granted every day.

If you’re looking for custom technology solutions for your industry and you’re not sure where to start, downloading the membrane switch white paper is a great place to begin.

Manufacturing

ECI provides custom membrane switches with complex requirements for manufacturers. Our solutions enable them to work under conditions unique to each of their environments. This is especially useful in military equipment manufacturing.

Military

ECI regularly partners with manufacturers who supply the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), helping to engineer ruggedized keypads and membrane switches unavailable in consumer markets as well.

Medical Devices

Manufacturers of medical devices have countless unique and mission-critical uses for membrane switches. ECI has provided custom solutions for a number of them — from patient interfaces to wearable biofeedback devices.

Energy

Patients and combat personnel aren’t the only ones appreciating the performance of leading membrane switch technology. In the energy sector, electric motors and other instruments use membrane switches to control key functions and safeguard power companies' assets.

Agriculture

Membrane switches are widely used in other industries where they might be less acknowledged. In agriculture, for example, milking machines, hay balers, and irrigation systems employ membrane switches to optimize performance, maintenance, and control. Agricultural technologies featuring membrane switches are critical not only to the bottom line for farmers, but also to reducing the ecological impact of their activities.

ECI TAKES YOUR IDEAS AND BRINGS THEM TO LIFE.

ECI’s production engineers and graphic artists are here to manufacture your membrane switches, graphic overlays, touch screens, and more, no matter your industry. Utilize our white paper to learn all the details needed to design a membrane switch.

Our experienced team utilizes materials and techniques that are best suited for your application and aesthetic requirements. We continually test new materials, products and inks in a variety of applications to consistently offer the highest quality options for you.