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Enhance tactile response with the right touch

Design flexibility. Durable performance.
You can rely on proven  SILASTIC® brand silicone elastomers from Dow Corning to achieve the perfect blend of flexibility and performance. Meet your application-specific needs with Silastic silicone elastomers that:  

  • Deliver unique recovery after applied pressure to provide a sense of movement and feedback for accurate data entry
  • Resist water, environmental contaminants, and cleaning agents
  • Exhibit long-term durability and resilience even after repeated use cycles
  • Withstand a wide range of temperatures
  • Offer hypo-allergenic, inert alternatives to latex and organic rubbers
  • Resist mold and bacteria
  • Provide outstanding functional performance

The unique touch response characteristics of Silastic silicone rubbers make them an ideal choice for data entry keypad applications, including telephones, game consoles, computers, and remote controls.

Expand your manufacturing and design flexibility
Silastic silicone elastomers can be easier to process than organic elastomers. They also give you more flexibility in your choice of manufacturing method, including extrusion and molding.

With a range of pigments available, you can match just about any color, including transparent, to meet your design requirements.

Learn how the tactile response capabilities of Silastic silicone elastomers benefits this demanding application

Data Entry Keypads

Take advantage of our expertise

With more than 50 years of silicone elastomer expertise, Dow Corning can provide a proven silicone elastomer to help you achieve the best processing efficiency and performance value.

Ask an expert to help you specify the ideal Silastic silicone elastomer for your application.

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Flexibility for innovative design

Enhance your designs with unique aesthetics, superior performance, processing advantages, or sustainable benefits.

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