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Custom Payment Terminal Keypad Frame

Button retainer frames and PIN pad structural components — precise aperture tolerances for smooth button travel, rubber keymat retainer, and PIN pad structural surround. ABS or PC/ABS.

±0.1 mm aperture tolerance
ABS or PC/ABS
No CAD needed

What the Keypad Frame Does

The keypad frame (button retainer or PIN pad frame) holds button caps or a rubber keymat in precise position above the PCB switches. It is typically a separate injection-molded part that clips or screws into the main housing — allowing keypad service or replacement without full terminal disassembly.

Critical design requirements:

  • Button aperture tolerance — ±0.1–0.15 mm clearance per side; too tight and buttons stick, too loose and buttons rattle
  • Keymat seat — if using a rubber keymat, the frame must retain the keymat precisely so all actuators align with the PCB switches below
  • Switch pre-travel — the frame controls the vertical position of the keymat or button cap relative to the PCB switch actuation point
  • Mounting interface — clip hooks or screw bosses that hold the frame against the main housing without flex under button presses

Keypad frames are tolerance-critical. A 0.2 mm error in button aperture position causes a button that feels spongy or sticky. We verify button clearances in the CAD before machining prototypes, and hold ±0.1 mm in production tooling.

Frequently Asked Questions

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±0.1–0.15 mm per aperture. Clearance between button cap and aperture wall is 0.1–0.2 mm per side.

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It holds the keymat or button caps in position against the PCB switches. Separate from the housing so the keypad can be serviced or replaced without full disassembly.

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Yes. Send the reference terminal or keypad section photos and button layout dimensions. We model the frame and confirm aperture positions before manufacturing.

Need a Custom Keypad Frame?

Send button layout and reference photos. We hold ±0.1 mm on all apertures. No CAD needed. Quote in 24 hours.

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