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Membrane Switch: An Introduction to Work

Membrane Switch: An Introduction to Work

We can see that many electronic switches exist in much electrical equipment and medical equipment. They have electrical switches made of hard plastic, touch-sensitive resistive screens, and capacitive screens, as well as membrane switches produced by Niceone-tech. The switch is composed of lines, which can be operated or turned off according to the input. What Niceone-tech would like to introduce to you today is the touch keypad membrane switch and its working principle.


About membrane switch:

Membrane switches are different from traditional electrical switches in that they do not have a hard and rigid texture. On the other hand, their materials are often made of softer sheets and elastic materials. Niceone-tech believes that as long as a switch is made of flexible materials and has electrical functions, then the switch can be called a membrane switch.



Why do customers like to use membrane switches as the user interface of the machine?

In the use of membrane switches, due to its easy cleaning, long life, and easy operation as an HMI panel, it is also ergonomically comfortable to use. Compared with traditional hard plastic switches, they are usually harder, but the membrane The switch is relatively soft and easier to be accepted by the human body.


During use, the longer the life span, and the function remains as new, it means that the cost performance will be higher. There is no need to replace parts frequently, even if it is replaced, it is not difficult. This is one of the reasons why it is becoming more and more popular by customers.


Depending on the environment in which it is used, Niceone-tech sometimes assembles silicone buttons and circuits to form a silicone button membrane switch. Combining the corrosion-resistant, long-life, and easy-to-clean nature of silica gel, sometimes silicone keyboard membrane switches are also a good choice. Although the mold cost of the silicone keyboard membrane switch is higher, the single cost is lower, and it is generally used for mass products.


In recent years, Niceone-tech has developed a new type of backlight membrane switch-LGF membrane switch, compared to traditional EL, light-emitting diodes, and optical fibers. The advantage of the LGF membrane switch is based on the original membrane switch button. The button can also emit light, so it can be used in dark places. It can be applied to hunting electrical equipment and medical equipment in the central area. At the same time, the light life of LGF can even reach 10,000 hours. However, the mold and unit price of LGF membrane switches are relatively expensive, but we believe that LGF membrane switches will gradually become the mainstream of the market. And let more people love and use it.


To learn more about membrane switches, please click on the membrane switch product gallery. If you need to customize the membrane switch, please feel free to contact us, our contact information is info@niceone-tech.com



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