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KY-KLX01 Brushed Stainless Steel USB Metal Keypad
KY-KLX01 is a metal keypad built on a SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel with matching stainless buttons, connected over USB.
Product Overview
KY-KLX01 is a metal keypad built on a SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel with matching stainless buttons, connected over USB. It is aimed at equipment builders replacing plastic keypads that fail in public or industrial service. Button etching content is produced to each customer requirement rather than a fixed catalogue legend set.
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel gives an anti-riot and anti-corrosion surface
- USB output needs no driver work or serial conversion on a modern host
- Etched button content is produced to your requirement instead of a fixed legend set
- Brushed finish hides fingerprints and light scratches in public use
- Metal buttons replace plastic caps that snap off on shared equipment
Application Scenarios
- Public access terminals replacing failed plastic keypads
- Industrial equipment operator panels
- Access and function entry on service machines
- Equipment in damp or chemically aggressive areas
- USB connected control stations
Who It Is For
- Equipment OEMs specifying a metal keypad for the first time
- Integrators standardising on USB peripherals
- Service teams retrofitting damaged keypads in the field
Problems It Solves
- Plastic keypads crack and lose key caps in public service
- Corrosion attacks painted steel keypads in humid environments
- Legend requirements differ per customer and per market
- Non USB keypads add converters to a modern host
Technical Features
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel with anti-riot and anti-corrosion design
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
- USB interface
- Button silk screen or etching content customized to customer requirement
- Brushed surface finish across panel and keys
Specifications
| Panel Material | SUS304 brushed stainless steel |
|---|---|
| Button Material | SUS304 brushed stainless steel |
| Interface | USB |
| Marking | Silk screen or etching, customized |
| Design | Anti-riot and anti-corrosion |
Materials
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel
- SUS304 brushed stainless steel buttons
Manufacturing Process
- Brushing of the SUS304 panel and key faces
- CNC machining of the key apertures
- Etching or silk screening of button content
- Key and contact layer assembly
- USB harness termination and function test
Quality Control
- Function test on every key position
- Etch or silk screen content check against approved artwork
- Brush finish uniformity inspection
- USB enumeration test on the finished unit
Customisation Options
- Button etching or silk screen content to your requirement
- Key layout and count matched to your application
- Panel outline and fixing pattern to your drawing
- USB cable length and connector type
- Surface finish matched to adjacent panels
How It Compares
| Plastic keypads | SUS304 buttons do not snap off or discolour on shared equipment |
|---|---|
| Painted steel keypads | Brushed stainless resists corrosion without a coating that can chip |
| Fixed legend catalogue keypads | Button content is etched to your requirement |
Use Guide
- Send your legend artwork so etching can be prepared before production
- Connect the USB lead directly to the host with no converter needed
- Wipe along the brush grain when cleaning
- Avoid abrasive pads that would cut across the brushed finish
Industries
Questions About This Model
What is KY-KLX01 made of?
SUS304 brushed stainless steel panel and buttons.
What interface does it use?
USB.
Can the button legends be customized?
Yes, silk screen or etching content follows the customer requirement.
Is the panel corrosion resistant?
Yes, the SUS304 construction is anti-riot and anti-corrosion.
Does it need a driver?
It connects over USB as a standard input device.
Can the panel size be changed?
Panel outline and fixings can be made to your drawing.
Request A Quote On KY-KLX01
Tell us quantity, interface and mounting method. Drawings and panel cutouts are welcome by WhatsApp or email.