Durable Piezoelectric Keypads for Extreme Environments

Piezo keypads and switches utilise the piezoelectric effect, offering the advantage of no moving parts and complete sealing against dust, water, and contaminants. This design ensures near‑indestructibility and more than 10 million operations, making them ideal for extreme applications and harsh environments.

Off‑the‑Shelf Piezo Keypad Configurations
  • We supply a wide range of standard and semi‑custom piezo keypads:
  • Single keys: Illuminated or non‑illuminated, available in latching, toggle, or continuous pressure configurations
  • Alphanumeric keypads: Front and rear mount options in 3×4, 4×4, 4×5, and 5×4 layouts
  • Full‑size piezo keyboards for industrial and secure applications
  • Tactile vandal resistant switches with downloadable catalogues including technical details and ordering systems

 

Technical Data
  • Rated Voltage: 0–24 V AC/DC
  • Rated Current: 0–0.200 Amps
  • Switch Resistance (ON): < 10 Ω
  • Switch Resistance (OFF): > 5 MΩ
  • Switch Capacitance: 25 pF
  • Actuation Force: 3–5 N
  • Operating Temperature: –200°C to +750°C / –40°C to +1250°C
  • Cycles: > 50 million
  • EMI/RFI Effect: None
  • Protection: IP68 (IEC 529)
  • LED Options: 5VDC / 12VDC
Piezo Keypads and Keyboards

Using patented piezo technology, we offer both standard and custom keypads and keyboards:

Keypads
  • Models: KBA 3×4 (73×93 mm), KBF 4×4 (93×93 mm), KBH 5×4 (112×93 mm)
  • Surface materials: Aluminium, stainless steel, brass
  • Interfaces: Open‑matrix, flat cable, pins
Keyboards
  • KB300: 104 keys AT/PS2
  • KB5000: Internet‑specialised keyboard with integrated IP68 pointing device
  • Compatibility: PC
  • Surface material: Aluminium
Custom Piezo Keypad Solutions

Our custom piezo keypads and keyboards range from minimal two‑key solutions to large, multi‑colour designs with integrated electronics.

Available Options
  • Various colours, surface materials, and sizes
  • NO/N.C one‑shot, continuous, and toggle functions
  • Matrix output interfaces (RS232, RS485) or custom electronics
  • Integrated LEDs
  • Cables and connectors to customer specifications
  • Character marking via laser engraving, pantograph, or anodised printing