Tactile Industrial Inputs

Short & Long Travel Keyboard

Heavy-duty tactical keyboards engineered for distinct tactile feedback in severe industrial environments. Configured as short-travel inputs (0.3mm to 0.5mm travel using metal/polyester domes) or long-travel inputs (2.0mm to 4.0mm travel using sealed mechanical keys) to provide operator certainty even when wearing heavy utility gloves.

Metal Dome / Mechanical Switches Ingress Protection (IP65 / IP67) Made in India
Short and Long Travel Keyboards
Tactile DomeShort-Travel Feedback
Mechanical SwitchLong-Travel Precision
Sealed PlateDust & Water Proof
0.3mm - 4.0mmActuation Travel
2.5N - 5.0NActuation Force
Up to 50MSwitch Operations
Up to IP67Sealing Ingress
Glove-FriendlyOperator Ergonomics
Tactile Certainty

Physical snap and mechanical travel designed for heavy factory panels and mining controls

Engineered to prevent duplicate key entries and operator errors on vibrating machinery by providing robust tactile confirmation under any working speed.

Short-Travel Tactile Domes

Uses premium metal or polyester domes providing crisp click feedback with a short travel distance (0.3mm to 0.5mm). Perfect for clean interface panels.

Long-Travel Mechanical Keys

Incorporates full-travel industrial mechanical switches (2.0mm to 4.0mm travel) for operators accustomed to traditional desktop keyboard typing.

Definitive Tactile Feedback

High tactile ratio (over 40% snap force drop) ensures the operator receives positive physical confirmation, preventing duplicate entries or missed keys.

Rugged Front Protection

Constructed behind tough silicone rubber skins or polyester overlays, offering absolute protection against dust, dirt, moisture, and cleaning chemicals.

Glove-Optimized Sizing

Designed with generous key-to-key pitch and raised key edges, enabling error-free key entry even while wearing heavy leather or insulation gloves.

Vibration & Impact Proof

Built on a solid metal carrier plate, ensuring structural stability that survives the constant vibration of heavy mining, CNC, and military machinery.

Key Switch Tactile Technology
Key Switch Technologies

Choosing between short click and full desktop travel

We offer custom key switch selections tailored to your operational environment. Short-travel designs use thin metal domes with high actuation forces (up to 5.0N) to avoid accidental presses on moving vehicles, while long-travel keyboards integrate gold-plated mechanical switches under rubber sleeves to combine typing comfort with IP65-grade liquid sealing.

  • Embossed key shapes (round, square, or custom halos) on front overlays
  • Gold-on-gold contact interfaces for low contact resistance and high reliability
  • Integrated optical touchpads or rugged trackball pointers
  • Compliance tested for mechanical vibration, drop shock, and temperature extremes
Technical specifications

The numbers behind the build

Switch Performance

Short-travel0.3mm to 0.5mm (Dome)
Long-travel2.0mm to 4.0mm (Mechanical)
Actuation force2.5N to 5.0N (Configurable)
Contact typeGold-on-Gold / Carbon
Tactile snap ratio40% to 60% ratio

Physical & Construction

Carrier plateStainless Steel / Aluminium
Key caps/topsSilicone, ABS, Stainless Steel
Mounting stylesPanel mount, VESA, Rackmount
Pointing deviceTrackball, Touchpad, None
Ingress sealingIP65 / IP67 (Front-plate)

Environmental

Operating temp.−40 to +85°C
Storage temp.−45 to +90°C
Switch lifecycleShort: 5M / Long: 50M cycles
Humidity limit100% RH (fully potted PCB)
Vibration resistance5G (10Hz to 2000Hz, IEC 60068)

Electrical & Interface

Interface supportUSB, PS/2, Serial, Matrix
Contact resistance< 100 Ohms
ESD isolation15kV air / 8kV contact
LED indicatorsBacklit halos / status LEDs
Operating voltage5V DC ± 10%
Switch Integration

Reliable electronics for harsh industrial plants

COMM
USB & PS2 Ports

Includes plug-and-play USB and legacy PS/2 interfaces, allowing compatibility with old PLCs and modern PCs.

DBNC
Debounced Controller

Integrated hardware debouncing circuits suppress noise and contact bounce, ensuring exactly one keypress per activation.

GUIDE
Sealed Key Guides

Long-travel models feature custom guidance tubes and rubber seals to prevent oil, grit, and chips from reaching the switches.

BACK
Metal Backplate Support

Anodized aluminium or stainless steel backplates support the circuit boards, preventing flex under heavy thumb pressure.

Configure to spec

Optional features

Customize the travel limits, key legends, and pointer devices.

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Embossed Key BordersRaised dome outlines for blind key alignment on flat membrane panels.
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Dual-Switch IntegrationMix short-travel function keys with long-travel alphanumeric keys on one board.
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High-Force Metal DomesSpecial 5.0N metal domes to prevent false triggers in moving naval and ground vehicles.
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RGB Keycap BacklightingIndividually lit key shafts or halos for easy navigation in dark control rooms.
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Integrated Touchpad MouseSealed capacitive touchpad with left and right click keys under a single overlay.
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Silicone Overlay CoatingThick anti-corrosive silicone rubber coating for maximum protection in mining and chemical sites.
Where it works

Applications

CNC Machining Centers
Petrochemical Controls
Mining & Forestry
Marine Engine Bays
Food Processing Lines
Defense consoles

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Metal dome / Mechanical keys
IP65 / IP67 Environmental Sealing
Custom layout mounts & shapes
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