The Backlit Waterproof Keyboard from Solidtek combines the appearance and function of a traditional standard keyboard with the added convenience of being fully waterproof and equipped with backlit shine-through keycaps. These features make this an ideal keyboard for lowlight industrial applications.

Unlike many keyboards targeting the industrial field, this keyboard offers a much more traditional appearance and feel. The elevated square keycaps have a modern appearance and feel like traditional keyboards. The full-travel membrane keyswitches also offer activation response that is similar to a traditional keyboard, albeit with a somewhat higher resistance than most membrane keyboards. These features mean this keyboard is better suited to applications where more extended keyboard use is required. With the IP68 rating it provides all the necessary protection against dust and liquids while offering a better response than can be found on silicone-covered keyboards with the same rating but that are better suited for limited or occasional use.

The Industrial 102 key Keyboard with Cursorpoint from Solidtek is a full-sized, rigid, silicone-sealed keyboard with a cursorpoint mousing device integrated just below the spacebar. This ensures reliable data input and cursor control in environments where traditional keyboards and mice will fail. The sealed silicone cover provides protection from dust and a wide range of liquids and can be easily cleaned with soap or many other non-petroleum based cleaning agents.

The design of the keyswitch does require a clean central pressure or there can be a tendency for the keycap to "rock" and fail to activate the switch. This keyboard is designed primarily for locations where exposure to dust or liquids will drastically shorten the lifespan of traditional keyboards and where limited amounts of data are being entered. The easily cleanable surface also makes it suitable when germ control is a consideration. Since operators in these environments may be wearing gloves the keycaps provide a smaller contact surface with a significant spacing of 5 mm between keys, reducing the potential for accidental activation of adjacent keys.

The special-purpose Washable Keyboard with 2-in-1 10-key Touchpad from Solidtek Solidtek features a responsive touchpad mousing surface which converts to a fully functioning 10-key numeric keypad with a simple keystroke. This means that all standard keyboard functions are packed into a 15" wide keyboard, with no sacrifice in key size or spacing. This makes this keyboard ideal for the space constraints of dental operatories, medical offices, or any area where space is restricted. The softly rounded contours of the IP68 rated fully-sealed silicone surface lend themselves to complete disinfection as the keyboard is both water and dust-proof, features which also make it suitable for locations where moisture and dust will quickly render standard keyboards inoperable.

The keyswitches feel soft but still offer reasonably tactile response, providing notification when a key has been activated. Unlike some similar keyboards, the keys have minimal rock and the vertical movement is clean. By incorporating the navigation cluster into the compact layout and integrating the multi-function touch surface into the space traditionally occupied by a dedicated numeric keypad, the extended reach on the right is reduced to a minimum. The problem of mice failing to function due to moisture and dust on sensor surfaces is eliminated since the touchpad surface is unaffected by these environmental issues. High contrast white-on-black legends are easily readable. A backlit version of this keyboard is also available for environments with low levels of lighting.

A final and unusual feature—a convenient On/Off switch—fully disables input from both the keyboard and the incorporated dual-purpose touchpad mousing surface/numeric keypad. This ensures that accidental data entry or cursor movement cannot occur, making this keyboard well-suited to medical or manufacturing environments where data entry needs to be precisely controlled. This also can also be employed when disinfecting the keyboard while it is still plugged into the computer, preventing input during the cleaning process.

The Smart Clinical Financial Compact Keyboard by Indukey features a closed silicone surface which completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level. This makes these washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements. The keyboard is 370.5 mm x 150 mm x 11 mm and weighs 760 grams.

This keyboard uses carbon contact technology keyswitches (1.0 mm travel) with 153 grams (1.5 N) operating force rated at 2 million operations. There are four individual contact points in each of the four corners of the keyswitch to ensure that the key will generate a keystroke regardless of where the top of the keycap is pressed. The layout features 106 keys and includes a numeric keypad.

The Washable Super Compact Mini Keyboard with Cursorpoint from Solidtek is designed for use in wet or dirty environments which would render traditional input devices unusable. Fully enclosed in silicone, it meets IP68 protection standards for dust and moisture. Potential applications might include manufacturing equipment data input, medical or dental environments in which equipment must be sterilized, and any location where data entry is necessary but where moisture or dirt are prevalent. With a cursorpoint mousing device incorporated into the keyboard, and key movement that provides distinct tactile feedback, the Washable Super Compact Mini Keyboard with Cursorpoint is a complete data entry and control device in one.

The narrow 9" footprint of this keyboard means that it can be used wherever space is at a premium. However, the resulting reduction in key pitch spacing (14.6 mm, or 75% of standard) could make touch typing difficult. With the possible exception of those with extremely small hands, most will find it difficult to position their fingers over adjacent keys in the usual way. Adopting a two-fingered typing style can reduce the potential of overshooting the targeted keys. This keyboard is consequently more suitable for quick spurts of limited data entry than for extensive typing.

The incorporated cursorpoint mousing device is located directly below the spacebar and offers full fingertip cursor control. Large left and right click buttons flank it on both sides.

Note: The entire keypad has a raised outer lip running around it which in some environments could allow liquid to pool.

The Indukey InduProofMed Silicone Keyboard offers all the features of the regular InduProof keyboards with the addition of a coating antimicrobial agent which inhibits the growth of germs. The closed silicone surface completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level and a UW-1 underwaterproof rating. This makes these robust washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements which require a long service life. The keyboard is 385 mm x 160 mm x 21 mm and weighs 1300 grams.

This keyboards uses carbon contact pill keyswitches (1.0 mm travel) with 204 grams (2.0 N) operating force rated at 2 million operations, providing a crisp tactile feedback and very low noise level.

The Indukey InduProof Basic Silicone Keyboard features a closed silicone surface which completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level. This makes these washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements. The robust construction ensures a long service life, and an embedded mousebutton (cursorpoint-style) pointing device with left and right mouse click button and provides a complete all-in-one solution. The keyboard is 387 mm x 146 mm x 27 mm and weighs 1350 grams.

This keyboard uses a higher durability short travel mechanical element keyswitches (0.3 mm travel) with 265 grams (2.6 N) operating force rated at 3 million operations. The layout features 105 keys and does include a numeric keypad.

The Indukey InduProof3 Silicone Keyboard features a closed silicone surface which completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level. This makes these washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements. The robust construction ensures a long service life, and an embedded mousebutton (cursorpoint-style) pointing device with left and right mouse click button and provides a complete all-in-one solution. The keyboard is 320 mm x 145 mm x 22 mm and weighs 1000 grams.

This keyboard uses a gold plated slightly curved metal dome style of keyswitch (0.6 mm travel) with 306 grams (3.0 N) operating force rated at 2 million operations which makes contact with the underlying PCB when being actuated. The layout features 86 keys and does not include a numeric keypad.

This keyboard also comes in a model which is backlit in eight stages to facilitate deployment and usage in low light environments.

The Indukey InduProof Advanced Silicone Keyboard features a closed silicone surface which completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level and a UW-1 underwaterproof rating. This makes these washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements. The robust construction ensures a long service life, and models of this keyboard with an embedded pointing device provide an all-in-one complete solution. The keyboard is 340 mm x 165 mm x 16.3 mm and weighs 800 grams and features VESA 75 boreholes on the underside allowing this keyboard to be easily mounted for a variety of applications. The On/Off switch allows this keyboard to disengage from the computer for a complete cleaning with the computer system still running.

This keyboards uses carbon contact pill keyswitches (1.0 mm travel) with 204 grams (2.0 N) operating force rated at 2 million operations, providing a crisp tactile feedback and very low noise level. The mousing device is available in either a mousebutton (cursorpoint) device or touchpad with left and right click button.

The Indukey InduProof2 Silicone Keyboard features a closed silicone surface which completely protects the device from liquids and dust with an IP68 protection level. This makes these washable and disinfectable keyboards ideally suited for environments with high hygienic requirements. The robust construction ensures a long service life. The keyboard is 387 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm and weighs 1200 grams.

This keyboard uses a higher durability short travel mechanical element keyswitches (0.3 mm travel) with 265 grams (2.6 N) operating force rated at 3 million operations. The layout features 105 keys and does include a numeric keypad.