Manufacturing & Factory Floor Keyboards & Peripherals

Industrial factory-floor keyboards are designed to withstand harsh environments: exposure to dust, moisture, chemicals, vibration and temperature extremes. They use durable materials such as stainless steel or silicone rubber, have sealed key surfaces or silicone membranes, and often support cleaning or wash-down. Standard office keyboards typically aren’t sealed or ruggedized, making them vulnerable in manufacturing settings.

Yes, many of iKey’s manufacturing/factory-floor keyboards are designed for wet or wash-down conditions: models with sealed silicone rubber keys and stainless-steel or ABS-polycarbonate housings provide protection from moisture, rinse-down and cleaning-chemicals. When you see features like QuickLock® or “easy cleaning” filters, they’re built for exactly these use-cases. 

ABS-polycarbonate: Cost-effective and durable for general industrial use when extreme corrosion or wash-down isn’t a major issue.

Stainless steel: Ideal for highly corrosive or wash-down environments (food processing, chemical, outdoor).

Silicone rubber key surface: Provides sealed surface, is easy to clean, resists oils and liquids, and is suitable for harsh dust or liquid exposures.

Choose based on your environment’s chemical exposure, wash-down frequency, required cleanability and durability needs.

FSR (Force-Sensing Resistor) keyboards detect an input based on the force applied rather than a mechanical key travel. They’re excellent when operators wear gloves, or when you want a sealed surface with no moving parts. iKey offers FSR versions in this manufacturing/factory-floor category.

Yes, some models in the collection provide LED backlighting (including red, green or white) or NVIS-compatible lighting. This is beneficial for factory floors or processing plants where lighting may be sub-optimal.

Absolutely. iKey offers design-customization services (key legends, colors, logo placement, custom mounting and labeling) to tailor keyboards to your workstation, process or brand identity. These customizations allow you to align your manufacturing line with your internal standards or safety labeling.

Check the iKey product spec sheet for IP ratings (many models meet IP65+), material construction, temperature range, and chemical-resistance notes. iKey’s stainless-steel and fully sealed keyboards are ideal for food-safe or wash-down environments. If needed, iKey can provide detailed certification and compliance documentation.

While lifecycle depends heavily on environment (exposure to chemicals, wash-down, mechanical impact, dust), iKey’s rugged keyboards are designed for multi-year use in harsh conditions. Regular cleaning and proper mounting help extend the life. For high-use stations (24/7 shifts), expect many years of reliable service compared to standard keyboards that might fail within months in such settings.