From custom silicone elastomeric membranes and PBT mechanical keycaps to ruggedized CNC panels and LED-illuminated flexible circuits, our solutions provide environmental durability under demanding Baltic operational conditions.
Durable PBT construction engineered for intensive data entry, chemical wash-down resistance, and high-frequency actuation resilience.
PET base integrated with screen-printed conductive silver circuitry, offering anti-dust, moisture-tight sealing for industrial enclosures.
Rapid CAD-to-prototype manufacturing using PET and PVC materials, precision laser profiling, and full functional tactile verification.
Heavy-duty embossed tactile switches designed specifically for CNC metalworking, wood milling, and automated manufacturing systems.
Flexible copper polyimide circuit assembly with integrated SMT LEDs, tailored for transit locomotive cabins and low-light control desks.
High-resolution screen printing with strict Pantone color matching, textured matte surface finish, and durable clear LCD windows.
Sealed perimeter adhesive gaskets blocking salt fog, maritime spray, and harsh ambient moisture in Baltic port telecommunications.
Factory-direct 2.54mm pitch compatible mechanical keycaps with oil-resistant surface treatment for rigorous laboratory and factory use.
Custom compression-molded silicone rubber keypads combine tactile responsiveness, chemical inertness, and 3D surface geometry into a unified input assembly.
Actuation feel is governed by the silicone web geometry. By tuning the stroke angle (between 40° and 60°) and wall thickness (0.3mm to 0.6mm), we achieve precise snap ratios between 40% and 65%. Actuation forces range from 50g for sensitive medical meters to 500g for glove-operated industrial gear.
We press-mold conductive carbon pills (<100 Ω contact resistance) or gold-plated brass pills (<0.5 Ω) directly onto the bottom of the silicone actuators. For ultra-crisp tactile feel, the silicone actuator can actuate tactile stainless steel snap domes integrated on a base printed circuit board.
To resist industrial oils, saline atmosphere, and mechanical abrasion, molded keypads receive smooth matte polyurethane (PU) spray, chemical-resistant epoxy dome coatings, or Parylene vacuum deposition. Translucent silicone enables negative laser etching for sharp night-time LED backlighting.
| Engineering Parameter | Standard Specification | Extreme / Maritime Spec (Liepāja Benchmark) | Quality Test Protocol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicone Durometer | 40° to 70° Shore A | 50° to 65° Shore A (Cold Flex Grade) | ASTM D2240 Durometer Verification |
| Actuation Lifespan | 1,000,000 cycles | 5,000,000+ continuous operations | Automated Button Life Cycle Tester |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to +70°C | -40°C to +180°C (Silicone Thermal Stability) | Programmable Climatic Thermal Chamber |
| Salt Spray / Corrosion | ASTM B117 (48 Hours) | ASTM B117 (96 - 240 Hours Salt Fog) | Automated Neutral Salt Fog Chamber |
| Contact Resistance | Carbon Pill: <150 Ω | Gold Pill: <1 Ω / FPC Switch Hybrid | Four-Point Digital Milliohmmeter |
| Dielectric Strength | ≥ 2.5 kV / mm | ≥ 4.0 kV / mm with ESD Ground Shield | High-Voltage Breakdown Tester |
As Latvia's key ice-free deepwater seaport and a major special economic zone (SEZ), Liepāja hosts advanced metal processing, maritime logistics, green energy, and food production that require resilient physical input interfaces.
Liepāja Port handles intensive break-bulk, timber, and cargo operations. Dockside cranes, tugboat dashboards, and navigation telemetry operate in an aggressive marine layer. Our molded silicone keypads feature IP68 perimeter compression gaskets, non-corroding carbon pills, and salt-fog immune elastomeric skins that prevent maritime breakdown.
From Karosta Industrial Park to the central manufacturing clusters, Liepāja's metal fabrication plants utilize heavy-duty CNC controllers and hydraulic presses. Molded silicone panels provide physical isolation from cutting lubricants, metal swarf, coolant mist, and abrasive dust while maintaining clear tactile feedback for gloved machine operators.
Regional fish cannery lines and food packaging plants mandate intense daily chemical wash-downs using sanitizers and high-pressure steam. Our seamless molded silicone keypads resist detergent degradation, prevent bacterial traps, and adhere to hygienic ingress criteria without overlay peeling or circuit shorting.
With western Latvia expanding offshore wind farms and renewable grid interconnectors toward the Baltic Sea, outdoor power converters, inverter monitoring pedestals, and remote SCADA terminals demand keypads capable of withstanding sub-zero temperatures down to -30°C without elastomer embrittlement. TAVO integrates specialized low-temperature methyl-vinyl silicone formulations designed for sustained sub-arctic operations.
Operating since 1990, TAVO combines comprehensive in-house tooling, German technical cooperation, and certified cleanroom manufacturing to eliminate supply chain intermediaries.
Unlike trading entities that outsource production steps, our dual manufacturing bases in Hebei (Xianghe Robot Industry Port) and Guangdong (Huizhou) oversee all critical operations in-house: 3D CAD engineering, CNC steel mold machining, silicone compression curing, screen and Mimaki UV printing, laser ablation, optical bonding, and 100% electrical continuity testing.
Our long-term technical cooperation with a German membrane switch and keypad facility ensures our processes match Western European engineering standards, dimensional tolerances (DIN ISO 2768-mK), and aesthetic consistency.
Every production batch destined for overseas logistics is tested against harsh real-world failure modes before dispatch:
How procurement managers and embedded engineers in Latvia can optimize tooling budgets, shorten development cycles, and secure dependable batch deliveries.
Compression tooling costs are often a major hurdle for specialized machinery builders. We offer single-cavity prototype aluminum tooling for rapid design validation, transitionable into multi-cavity hardened steel tooling (P20/H13) for volume manufacturing, amortized across volume supply agreements.
Rather than managing multiple vendors for silicone pads, metal brackets, and backer PCBs, TAVO supplies unified assemblies. We combine molded silicone covers with internal metal domes, SMT flexible copper circuits (FPC), display windows, and aluminum backer plates ready for instant chassis installation.
Liepāja OEM clients benefit from coordinated freight paths: urgent prototypes and low-volume pilot runs ship via express air courier directly to Riga International Airport (RIX) with swift regional delivery to Kurzeme, while scheduled production shipments move via consolidated sea freight into the Port of Liepāja or Klaipėda.
Specific answers covering CAD preparation, silicone chemistry, ingress certification, Baltic customs clearance, and lead times.