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Joystick company creates stainless steel kiosk keypad

February 3, 2012

APEM Components, Inc, a manufacturer of switches and joysticks, has created a new stainless steel keypad ideal for ATMs and outdoor kiosks, according to a company press release.

The compact Series 82 Navigator combines high style and rugged durability, offering long life under almost every kind of abuse, Norma Torti, product manager at APEM Components, said in the release. Keypads are available with or without backlighting and with four or five keys.

"Our tough stainless steel Series 82 Navigator keypads stand up in environments where conventional keypads experience high failure rates, making them dependable over the life of the application" Torti said. "In addition, our modular design means APEM can develop custom solutions without prohibitive tooling costs."

The Navigator keypad has a trim design with outside dimensions of 2.2 inches x 2.2 inches and a height of 0.84 inches. The use of chemical engraving on the keys ensures a long life for the Series 82 Navigator. The rear mounting on a customer panel can be installed flush, raised or recessed. The AISI 316 L stainless steel used is an extra low carbon grade with high resistance to corrosion. The keypad comes standard face-sealed to IP65 and with a vandal rating of IK07. Standard voltage is 12Vdc.

Available options include a customized front panel, custom marking layout (also offered in anodized aluminum), a variety of illumination color choices and voltage of 5Vdc or 24Vdc.

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