iKey Introduces New Line of Rugged Membrane Keyboards
Posted on May 15, 2008
Filed Under Consumer Electronics CE, Digital Media, Digital Music
AUSTIN, Texas, May 15 /PRNewswire/ — iKey is expanding upon its
industrial keyboard product line with the introduction of its newest series
of membrane keyboards.
The new membrane keyboards are built to withstand the harshest of
environments with a hardcoated, textured, polyester film that is more
rugged than industrial silicone rubber keypads. These keyboards also
feature slightly raised, mechanical snap-dome keys and an integrated
Synaptics touchpad.
Current products in the membrane line include a desktop model and a
panel mount model, both in stainless steel cases, and an OEM kit for
integration into industrial machinery.
“What’s great about the membrane keyboard is there are no crevices,”
said Joel East, Director of Technical Design at iKey. “If you’re working
around processing byproducts, grease, or other things that might accumulate
between the keys of a regular keyboard, you can just spray it down and know
that it’s clean.”
In addition to the easy cleanup, the membrane surface is slick and
rugged, specifically made to withstand directed hose water, disinfectants,
environmental contaminants and heavy use. The Synaptics touchpad is
completely sealed under an extra layer of PVC membrane, which extends the
life of the product.
The current membrane keyboards are modeled after iKey’s popular 5K line
of industrial keyboards, featuring 24 function keys. Part numbers include
the DT-5K-MEM-TP (desktop model in stainless steel), the PM-5K-MEM-TP (the
panel mount model in stainless steel) and the KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM (the OEM
model). Future additions to the membrane keyboard line will include LED
backlit models.
About iKey, Inc.: iKey designs, manufactures and sells sealed, rugged
keyboards for industrial, kiosk, public safety, medical and military
environments. A pioneer in its industry since 1989, iKey is known as an
innovator of industrial computer peripherals. For more information, visit
http://www.ikey.com.
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