Custom substrate configurations, precision metal domes, and solid-state capacitive sensing arrays built to technical specifications.
Capacitive touch switch technology replaces mechanical spring assemblies and traditional tactile switches with solid-state electric field detection. At Cevra, our custom capacitive switch assemblies are constructed using specialized silver-printed or copper-etched Flexible Printed Circuits (FPC) laminated to chemically treated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polycarbonate (PC) graphic overlays. When a conductive object, such as a human finger, approaches or contacts the front surface, it disturbs the local dielectric field, creating a measurable variance in capacitance (ΔC).
For mission-critical engineering projects in extreme operating climates, standard off-the-shelf push buttons suffer from ingress degradation, mechanical fatigue, and contact oxidation. Our custom-designed capacitive panels provide a hermetically sealed monolithic boundary (reaching IP67 and IP68 standards), ensuring that moisture, corrosive dust, and chemicals never compromise electrical integrity.
Eliminates mechanical wear completely. With an operating life exceeding 10 million cycles, solid-state capacitance ensures high operational longevity.
Integrated selective aluminum foil or printed carbon grid shielding prevents false triggers from industrial motors, Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and switchgear.
Engineered dielectric overlay spacing paired with mutual-capacitance sensor trace routing prevents false activation from water puddling, spills, or condensation.
| Performance Parameter | Cevra Capacitive Touch Panel | Standard Metal Dome Membrane | Traditional Mechanical Push Buttons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Lifecycle | > 10,000,000 Cycles | 1,000,000 to 3,000,000 Cycles | 100,000 to 500,000 Cycles |
| Ingress Protection Seal | Up to IP68 (Fully Continuous Substrate) | IP65 to IP67 (Vented or Gasketed) | IP40 to IP65 (Requires External Rubber Boots) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +85°C | -20°C to +70°C | -10°C to +60°C |
| Chemical & Salt Spray Resistance | Superior (Sealed Autotype Anti-UV PET) | High (Dependent on Vent Design) | Moderate (Internal Springs Prone to Rust) |
| Backlight Integration | Uniform LGF (Light Guide Film) & SMD LEDs | Discrete Surface-Mounted LEDs | Bulky Filament or Discrete Lamps |
The Province of Holguín represents one of Cuba’s most critical industrial engines, driven by extensive nickel and cobalt mining complexes (around Moa and Nicaro), large-scale agro-industrial sugar harvesting and refining infrastructure, coastal power operations, and extensive international hospitality facilities along Guardalavaca and Pesquero. These environments present demanding operating challenges for electronic control panels:
Nickel processing facilities subject controls to airborne laterite abrasive particulates, acidic acid-leaching vapors, and intensive machine vibrations. Cevra’s capacitive panels feature sealed Autotype polyester surfaces that resist chemical corrosion while eliminating physical crevices where corrosive dust accumulates.
Milling machinery, cane washing stations, and distillation control panels run under continuous steam exposure, moisture, and high humidity. Our dual-layer sealed moisture-barrier capacitive touch arrays remain fully responsive without experiencing circuit tracking or false contact closures.
In Guardalavaca’s hotel automation, marine access panels, commercial refrigeration, and medical centers, hygienic, easily sanitized interfaces are essential. Flat capacitive glass or PET overlays resist frequent wipe-downs with harsh detergents, hospital-grade alcohols, and bleach solutions.
As industrial maintenance teams in Holguín and neighboring eastern provinces move toward preventive modernization, several clear equipment upgrade trends have emerged:
1. Transition from Mechanical Switchboards to Solid-State Film: Heavy industrial facilities are retrofitting failing mechanical toggle and push-button switchboards with solid-state capacitive overlays. By eliminating moving metal parts subject to oxidation in coastal humid air, maintenance cycles are extended significantly.
2. Increased Utilization of Backlit Intuitive Controls: With continuous 24/7 refining and processing schedules, modern HMIs require clear low-light visibility. Cevra integrates thin Light Guide Films (LGF) and edge-lit SMD LEDs with low power consumption, delivering crisp symbol illumination without generating localized heat.
3. Standardized Replacement of Legacy Soviet & European Interfaces: Many operational processing lines in Holguín utilize legacy machine controls where spare parts are discontinued. Cevra works directly from customer mechanical drawings (DXF, CAD, AI) to fabricate bespoke dimensional drop-in replacements with modern FPC connection tails matching legacy pinouts.
Established in March 2009 in Dongguan, Guangdong, China, Dongguan Cevra Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. operates 2,600m² of dedicated manufacturing space staffed by experienced engineering specialists. We are a direct manufacturing enterprise, not a trading counter, ensuring strict end-to-end quality oversight across every fabrication phase.
Our quality management system is fully certified under ISO 9001, and our factory facilities and production capacity have been verified on-site by SGS Group.
From precision screen printing, CCD drilling, and laser profiling to automatic laminating and dome placement lines, all processes occur under our direct control.
Every batch undergoes dome load deflection testing, electrical loop resistance verification, high/low temperature humidity aging, and pencil hardness surface testing.
Capacitive sensitivity is determined by trace surface area, overlay dielectric thickness, and controller IC tuning. We design sensor geometries and calibrate threshold sensitivities specifically for operators using industrial nitrile, latex, or light leather gloves without requiring heavy force.
We accept vector graphic files (Adobe Illustrator .AI, PDF, CorelDraw) for visual artwork and legends, alongside CAD drawings (.DXF, .DWG, .STP) detailing outer dimensions, circuit routing, tail escape positions, connector pitches, and embossing requirements.
Yes. By utilizing UV-resistant textured PET films (such as Autotex XE) paired with closed-cell 3M acrylic adhesive gaskets (3M 200MP / 300LSE series), the internal conductive tracks remain hermetically isolated from atmospheric chlorine, sodium ions, and intense sunlight.
Unlike factories requiring massive minimum order quantities, Cevra offers flexible production tiers. Selected prototype runs start from just 10 to 100 units, allowing engineering teams in Holguín to perform pilot bench testing and field validation prior to full mass runs.
We supply flexible tails terminating in standard 2.54mm or 1.0mm pitch female housings, bare solder tabs, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) FPC connectors, or integrated SMD pin headers compatible with standard microcontrollers and industrial PLCs.
All membrane keypads and capacitive film switches are packed in anti-static ESD-shielded vacuum packaging, sandwiched between rigid protective dividers, and boxed in reinforced corrugated export cartons designed to resist humid international shipping routes.
Connect directly with our engineering department. From initial DFM review and material selection to complete circuit fabrication and export delivery, Cevra delivers reliable HMI components built to your exact specifications.
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