Tuesday 11^th May 2021

MKC-Global Raw Material Shortages on Film and Adhesive Material Lead Times

As a result of reduced demand during the COVID pandemic, lingering supply chain disruptions and increased logistic delays owing ­­­to ship container and air transport shortages, several force majure events have culminated in a global shortage and / or increased lead times of raw materials provided by our key suppliers including Autotype (polyester), Lexan (polycarbonate), 3M (adhesive), FR4 and Kapton.

As it stands MKCs own stock and those of our suppliers and sub-contractors remain stable and we have in fact brought in additional stock, however, we must stress that the situation is changing regularly and so we urge you to review your immediate requirements.

Please note that we also work with a range of manufacturers including Reflex and Memcon who provide drop in alternative materials.

For the immediate future we do not envisage significant disruption to our ability to supply within our quoted lead times. We will be working with our suppliers to ensure our supply chain remains fluid and will be updating our customers if the situation changes.

Thanks for your continued support after what has been a difficult year for everyone.

If you have any questions then please do not hesitate to contact me.

Best regards,

Dan Murray

Managing Director

dan@membrane-keyboards.com

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MKC-Global Raw Material Shortages on Film and Adhesive Material Lead Times

RUGGED INTERFACE SOLUTIONS

Designed to last in harsh environments and deployed in hard wearing settings, The Membrane Keyboard Company Ltd delivers fully customised Rugged Interface Solutions:

• Custom Designed
• Control Panels
• Chassis+Control Panels
• Indicator Panels
• 19” Rack Control Panels
• Mixed Technologies
• Type Tested
• Compliance Tested
• Complete Supply Chain and Assembly Service

Key markets

• Underground
• Military
• Construction
• Security
• Marine
• Access Control
• Rail
• Marine
• Power Distribution

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Product Focus:PCB Membrane Keypads & Membrane Keyboards

The Membrane Keyboard Company Ltd develop,manufacture and supply PCB based #MembraneKeyboards and #MembraneKeypads which offer a rigid and robust interface with the option for multiple electronic components, connectors and mechanical fittings.

Key features:
Application defined overlay, adhesive and material systems.
Polyester graphic overlay with selective material finishes (fine, velvet, gloss, UV resistant, Soft Touch, Ingrained stainless steel effect, anti microbial).
Polycarbonate graphic overlay with selective material finishes (UL / FR resistant).
Printed selective textures and finishes (clear window, tinted window, anti glare, secret til lit phosphorescent).
Embossed tactile response (dome, rim, plateau, de-emboss, braille), metal dome tactile response or combination.
Tact / Hard / Push / Rotary Switches.
Increased circuit tracking options.
Surface mount (SMT) and conventional assembled electronic components.
EMC / RFI shielding.
Backlighting by RGB LED light tiles or side firing LEDs.
Insertable legends.
IP rated.
Type tested
Mechanical fixtures and fittings.
Panel Mounted.
Box Built.

To find out more, contact us via
dan@membrane-keyboards.com
mike.walker@membrane-keyboards.com
www.membrane-keyboards.com
T+44(0)1329 281 091

Backlit Membrane Keypads

Create full & selective backlighting by incorporating Side Firing LEDs into a flexible Membrane Keypad.

Ideal for light sensitive environments and applications where consistent diode emission is required for prolonged periods of time. Low operating temperature & power consumption, long life cycle and full customization make embedded LEDs an increasingly popular backlighting solution.

Custom Designed

Lighting Source:

Side Firing LED

Recommended Circuit:

Flexible Polyester (PET) or Flexible Kapton (FPC)

No limits on X & Y dimensions. Maximum thickness 1mm

Shared characteristics with standard Membrane Keypads

Range of LED colours including white, blue ,red, orange,green,yellow plus bi-colour and tri-colour combinations.

Embossed or Non Embossed

Tactile or Non Tactile

Full, gradient and selective backlighting options including switch positions.

Seemless backlighting, no shadow or witnessing from domes.

Contact us to discuss your requirements:

dan@membrane-keyboards.com
mike.walker@membrane-keyboards.com
+44(0)1329 281 091
www.membrane-keyboards.com