Membrane technology, also known as click technology, encompasses all technologies that provide mechanical feedback. This tactile feedback, often with a click sensation, allows for a durable and cost-effective solution – suitable for the industrial and heavy-duty market.
This technology is characterised by a long lifespan and its resistance to dust, water, chemicals and scratches.
This patented ClickTouch-shoulder is recognised as a reference for ultimate quality. The ClickTouch Dome offers quality six times higher than any other membrane technology. Available in various shapes and sizes (up to 35 mm in diameter), its combination of silver and carbon ensures it can be easily illuminated while remaining unbreakable – the button continues to function flawlessly even if it is tampered with (e.g. with a screwdriver or scalpel).
Metal dome switches offer a classic solution with unique advantages. Experience the rapid click response and excellent performance at high temperatures. Our combination of a ClickTouch Dome with a metal disc achieves double-click functionality with activation forces of up to 1500 g and resistance to high temperatures. This solution offers a long lifespan of up to 1 million activations and a reliable user experience.
Enhance your HMI experience with optional features such as customisable backlighting and personalised printing. We offer an interface that is fully tailored to your needs – ensuring an optimal user experience.
Backlighting
For your critical applications, we offer optimal lighting options for keyboards. We have various techniques such as electroluminescence, lighting via optical fibres, direct lighting from the PCB, or using side LEDs into the keyboard itself – which all enhance operation, safety and design. Selective backlighting of symbols is also possible.
Graphical Front Layer
Design your product with graphic overlays and choose from various materials and finishes for maximum personalisation. Our digital printing technique offers full design freedom – allowing you to customise your product and strengthen your brand identity.
Digital Print
ClickTouch’s digital printing gives you absolute design freedom for graphic front layers and membrane keyboards. Easily customise your designs for different customers – ideal for small series and complex designs. Flexibility, freedom and quick prototypes are just some of the benefits of this solution.
We offer a wide array of metal keyboards for every application field. The product range extends from individual buttons and numeric keypads to keyboards with a complete key layout and integrated trackball or touchpad. Flexible production and efficient development enable a wide range of product variants and features.
We are capable to realize all kinds of customizations. Thanks to patented technologies it is always possible to create a cost-effective and highly competitive custom made product with low tooling costs.
We can use a combination of technologies – such as a ClickTouch Dome, pressure sensors (CFS) and metal dome switches – to integrate multiple functions simultaneously into a keyboard.
Redundant keyboard
We can combine our ClickTouch Dome with a pressure sensor (CFS) to provide a double-closed circuit – essential for your critical safety applications.
Double Click keyboard
Our keys can also offer dual functionality. The operator activates the first contact and first function with a normal press. Then, a stronger press makes a second underlying connection with another function and possibly an associated click.
Side-LED's
Our Side-LEDs solution is capable of handling even the most demanding applications and offers high design flexibility. Illuminate your HMI with precision and style, regardless of the complexity of the application.
Industrial Keyboards
Industrial keyboards are high-quality, sealed keyboards for industrial environments, featuring ClickTouch membrane or capacitive sensing. Optional integrated trackball or sense pad. We offer standard and custom solutions resistant to water, dust, and dirt, with optional pointing devices. Available as individual components or complete solutions with housings, cables, and connectors. Key benefits: durability, chemical resistance, custom options, various connections, layouts, languages, and pointing devices.
PCB Contact Layer
These top layers, similar to membrane keyboards, offer users valuable benefits. In a contact layer, wiring is replaced by a printed circuit board (PCB) – providing a reliable, compact and cost-effective solution. They are thin and easy to use, and the PCB can also serve as a carrier plate. Usability with an actuator improves the user experience, while options for backlighting increase versatility.
Rubber Keyboards
ClickTouch has the expertise to integrate rubber keyboards into your product. These keyboards are cast from silicone rubber – a process that offers freedom in your aesthetic and ergonomic keyboard design.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY: WE KNOW YOU(R) INDUSTRY
In today’s rapidly evolving world, staying ahead of technological trends is essential for your success. At ClickTouch, innovation is more than a goal, it’s embedded in our DNA. With ClickTouch as your partner, you’ll gain access to decades of experience and innovative solutions that keep you ahead in your market.
CASE STUDY: SPECTER - TOUCH SOLUTIONS FOR OUTDOOR USE
Specter, a Belgian electric bike brand, faced significant issues with the performance of their touchscreens and displays. The existing screens were difficult to read in direct sunlight and not resistant to UV radiation, leading to a suboptimal user experience for cyclists. The touchscreens exhibited false detections and were unresponsive in rainy conditions and when used with gloves.
ESSENTIAL SOLUTIONS FOR ERROR-FREE PERFORMANCE
How can you ensure that your HMI systems are dependable when there’s zero tolerance for errors? At ClickTouch, we have the solutions. In this blog, we introduce several groundbreaking technologies that guarantee the safety and reliability of your HMI solutions.
ClickTouch NV
Legen Heirweg 37
9890 Gavere
Belgium
+32 9 384 73 73
info@clicktouch.eu
