Supplied Without a Case
Five of the eight models are listed with no case, so you design the panel, bezel or enclosure and the keyboard fits into it.
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OEM Keyboards and Keypads to Build Into Your Product
An OEM keyboard or keypad is supplied without a consumer enclosure, so you build it into your own product: a machine HMI, command console, vehicle terminal or kiosk. You design the panel, the cutout and the cabling, and the keyboard supplies the sealed, tactile input. This range is eight OEM models, seven from iKey and one from our own RUGGED brand, from a 17-key keypad to full-size keyboards with built-in pointing. Five of the eight are listed with no case. The sealing ratings (NEMA 4X, IP65 or IP66) are stated for a keyboard that is installed correctly in your enclosure, so the mounting matters as much as the model. Layout, language, cable type, cable length and interface are quote options on the product pages, and customisation is available on request. Tell us your panel, your interface and your volumes, and we will match a model.
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iKey 86-Key OEM Keyboard with HulaPoint
iKey SL-86-911-OEM Rugged Keyboard
- 86-key layout plus a one-touch emergency key, with red LED backlighting
- Integrated HulaPoint pointing device; single-cable USB or Y-cable PS/2; UK or US language option
- NEMA 4X and IP66 when sealed correctly; operating range -20°C to +60°C
- No case, 282.4 x 153.7 x 18.3 mm; silicone keys rated for over 10 million actuations
iKey Compact Backlit OEM Keyboard
iKey SLK-101-OEM Rugged Keyboard
- Sealed silicone overlay to NEMA 4X and IP66, with an operating range of -40°C to +70°C
- Red LED backlighting; iKey lists an optional NVIS-compliant version conforming to MIL-STD-461
- Function keys with MS Windows functions; USB or PS/2; UK or US language option
- No pointer, 365.8 x 135.9 x 9.7 mm; keys rated for over 10 million actuations
iKey Membrane OEM Keyboard with Touchpad
iKey KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM Rugged Keyboard
- Membrane keys: hardcoated polyester overlay with trampoline-mounted snap-dome switches
- Integrated touchpad, 24 function keys and a 10-key numeric pad; USB or PS/2
- NEMA 4X sealed; kiosk or OEM mounting with a 14.2 x 5.7 in panel cutout
- iKey states it complies with MIL-STD-810 for shock and vibration; operating 0°C to +60°C
iKey Thin OEM Keyboard with FSR Pointer
iKey DU-5K-OEM-FSR Rugged Keyboard
- Integrated force sensing resistor (FSR) pointer, so no separate mouse is needed
- Meets NEMA 4X (IP65); silicone rubber keypad rated for over 10 million actuations
- 116 keys including 24 function keys and a 10-key numeric pad; no backlight
- No case, 8.9 mm deep; USB or PS/2; operating range -20°C to +60°C
iKey OEM Keyboard with Touchpad and FSR
iKey TMLT-890-TP-OEM Rugged Keyboard
- Dual pointing: integrated FSR pointer and capacitive touchpad on one OEM keyboard
- iKey states it is designed to meet MIL-STD-461 (EMI) and lists MIL-STD-810
- NEMA 4X and IP66; operating range -32°C to +60°C; PS/2 interface
- Front-panel mounting with threaded bolts; optional NVIS-compliant green backlighting
iKey 18-Key OEM Keypad
iKey KYB-18-OEM Rugged Keypad
- 18 keys with navigation, cascading configurations and a Num Lock key for secondary-keyboard use
- NEMA 4X and IP66 sealed silicone overlay; keys rated for over 10 million actuations
- Operating range -40°C to +70°C; no case, 112.8 x 131.3 x 9.1 mm; no backlight
- PS/2 interface; layout, language, cable and interface are quote options; kiosk or OEM mount
iKey Compact 17-Key OEM Keypad with FSR
iKey IK-170-OEM Compact Alphanumeric Keypad
- 17 keys plus 2 mouse buttons and an integrated FSR pointer, for space-constrained designs
- Red LED backlighting with an NVIS option (Green B); single-cable USB
- NEMA 4X and IP66; iKey lists MIL-STD-461 (EMI) and MIL-STD-810 vibration and shock
- 64.8 x 69.9 x 5.6 mm, 34 g, no case; operating range -20°C to +55°C
RUGGED OEM Keyboard with Touchpad and Serial Options
RUGGED RKB-M270-FN-OEM Industrial Keyboard
- IP65 rated; carbon-on-gold key switch with 1.5 mm key travel
- FN + Clean locking function allows cleaning on site without disassembly
- 83 keys with built-in touchpad; interface options PS/2, USB, RS232 or RS485
- MTBF above 50,000 hours; CE, FCC and RoHS listed, with IEC 61000 EMC immunity
Why Choose Our OEM Keyboards?
What matters when a keyboard has to be built into your product rather than placed on a desk.
Your Layout, Language and Cable
Layout, language, cable type, cable length and interface appear as quote options on the product pages, and every page offers customisation on request.
Choose Your Interface
USB and PS/2 are offered on four of the iKey models, and the RKB-M270-FN-OEM adds RS232 and RS485 for serial equipment.
Pointing Built In
HulaPoint, touchpad or FSR pointer sit on six of the eight models, so the panel needs no separate mouse or trackball.
Sealed Once Installed
NEMA 4X, IP65 and IP66 ratings are stated for a keyboard that is installed and sealed correctly, so we discuss the mounting with you.
Keys Rated for Long Service
Six iKey models list industrial silicone rubber keys rated for over 10 million actuations; the RKB-M270-FN-OEM lists an MTBF above 50,000 hours.
Backlit for Dim Cabs and Consoles
Red LED backlighting on the SL-86-911-OEM, SLK-101-OEM and IK-170-OEM, with NVIS-compliant options on the SLK-101-OEM, TMLT-890-TP-OEM and IK-170-OEM.
EMI and Shock Standards, Stated
iKey lists MIL-STD-461 for EMI or MIL-STD-810 for shock and vibration on several models. These are the manufacturer's statements, not a Rugged certification, so tell us the revision your specification needs and we will confirm it against iKey's data before you order.
Industries That Build In Our OEM Keyboards
Where OEM keyboards and keypads are built in: machines, vehicles and consoles. Each block lists applications named on the product pages for the models in this range.
Manufacturing & Machine Builders
Machine builders and system integrators need an input device that sits in their own panel and keeps working on the shop floor. Sealed silicone keys, a defined cutout and a choice of USB, PS/2 or serial interface let these keyboards go into machine HMI and control consoles. The ratings apply once the keyboard is installed correctly.
Industrial HMI and machine interfacing
Process control and shop-floor monitoring
SCADA and control-room access
Quality control and inspection
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Secure access, authentication and control terminals
Logistics & Materials Handling
Forklift terminals, picking stations and port equipment put an input device through vibration, dust and constant use. The SLK-101-OEM and DU-5K-OEM-FSR pages list forklift and materials-handling terminals, warehouse work and port and cargo handling among their uses, and both are built to be fitted into a vehicle or terminal enclosure.
Forklift and materials-handling terminals
Warehouse picking and put-away
Port, terminal and cargo handling
Vehicle-mounted computing (MDTs / VMCs)
Fleet management and telematics
Industrial HMI and machine interfacing
Defence & Military
Defence programmes specify EMI performance and night-vision compatibility, and expect the revision of each standard to be exact. The SLK-101-OEM (NVIS version), TMLT-890-TP-OEM and IK-170-OEM list MIL-STD-461 for EMI and offer NVIS-compliant backlighting. Send us the revision and evidence your specification needs and we will check it against the manufacturer's data.
Secure communications and command-and-control
Vehicle-mounted computing (MDTs / VMCs)
Robotics and autonomous system control
Wearable and body-mounted computing
Field data capture and reporting
Secure access, authentication and control terminals
Marine & Offshore
Marine and offshore equipment makers need input that goes into a damp, vibrating enclosure and stays there. Most of the models in this range list Marine and Offshore among their deployment industries. Sealing ratings apply to a correctly installed keyboard, so the enclosure design matters; tell us how yours is built and we will advise. None of these product pages lists a marine type approval or hazardous-area certification, so tell us if your vessel or project needs either.
Industrial HMI and machine interfacing
Process control and shop-floor monitoring
SCADA and control-room access
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Port, terminal and cargo handling
Vehicle-mounted computing (MDTs / VMCs)
Oil, Gas & Energy
Energy and process equipment makers build keyboards into control cabinets, operator panels and field terminals. All eight models list Energy and Utilities or Oil and Gas among their deployment industries, with applications such as SCADA access, process control and maintenance terminals. None of these eight is listed with ATEX, IECEx or intrinsic-safety certification, so none is for use in a hazardous (zoned) area. If your equipment goes into one, tell us the zone and we will look at certified models instead.
SCADA and control-room access
Process control and shop-floor monitoring
Health, safety and compliance inspections
Preventive and corrective maintenance
Industrial HMI and machine interfacing
Secure access, authentication and control terminals
Emergency Services & Command Vehicles
Emergency-service vehicles and control rooms need input that works in a console and in the cab. The SL-86-911-OEM adds a one-touch emergency key and an integrated HulaPoint, and its page cites mobile command consoles. The TMLT-890-TP-OEM and IK-170-OEM also list Emergency Services among their deployment industries.
Emergency dispatch and incident management
Mobile command consoles
Vehicle-mounted computing (MDTs / VMCs)
Secure communications and command-and-control
Mobile workforce operations
Health, safety and compliance inspections
How to Specify an OEM Keyboard
Start with the panel. Check the cutout and depth against your design: seven of the eight models list a depth, from 5.6 mm to 18.3 mm, the KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM lists a 14.2 x 5.7 in panel cutout, and the TMLT-890-TP-OEM mounts through the front panel with threaded bolts. Next choose the interface: USB and PS/2 are offered on four of the iKey models, and the RKB-M270-FN-OEM adds RS232 and RS485. Then pick the layout and the pointing: none, HulaPoint, a touchpad or an FSR pointer, with UK or US language options on the quote form. Sealing comes next. The ratings (NEMA 4X, IP65 or IP66) are stated for a keyboard that is installed and sealed correctly, so the way you mount it and the enclosure around it matter as much as the keyboard. Add backlighting, including NVIS options on three models, and the EMI or shock standard if your platform needs one. Finally, tell us your volume and how long you expect to buy: the product pages do not publish minimum order quantities or lead times, so we confirm those against the options you choose.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers on mounting, interfaces, customisation, sealing and supply for OEM keyboards. Not here? Call +44 (0)1474 240120.
An OEM keyboard is a keyboard or keypad supplied without a consumer enclosure, for building into your own product such as a machine, console, vehicle terminal or kiosk. The models here are listed with an OEM mounting format, and five of the eight are listed with no case. You supply the panel or enclosure, and the keyboard supplies the keys, the sealed overlay and the electronics.
Yes, on request. The product pages list keyboard layout, keyboard language, cable type, cable length and interface as custom options, and the IK-170-OEM lists language, cable type, cable length and interface. The quote form offers UK and US language options on most models. Custom logos and epoxy or PU key coatings also appear as options across the iKey range, so ask whether they apply to the model you want.
USB and PS/2 are offered on the SL-86-911-OEM, SLK-101-OEM, KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM and DU-5K-OEM-FSR. The IK-170-OEM is a single-cable USB keypad, the TMLT-890-TP-OEM is listed with PS/2, and the RKB-M270-FN-OEM offers PS/2, USB, RS232 and RS485. The KYB-18-OEM is quoted with a PS/2 interface; if you need another, tell us and we will confirm what is available.
It is sealed to the rating on its page when it is installed and sealed correctly. The SL-86-911-OEM, SLK-101-OEM, TMLT-890-TP-OEM, KYB-18-OEM and IK-170-OEM are listed at IP66 and NEMA 4X, the DU-5K-OEM-FSR at IP65 and NEMA 4X, the RKB-M270-FN-OEM at IP65, and the KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM at NEMA 4X. The pages state humidity resistance for a properly installed keyboard, so the mounting and enclosure matter. If the area is washed down, tell us how and we will check the model.
The product pages do not publish minimum order quantities or lead times, and we do not quote them without your options. Available options and their effect on lead time vary by product, so we confirm them for the model you choose. Tell us the quantity, the options and your expected annual volume. The quote form includes an ongoing supply or OEM option for repeat orders.
We offer free technical support for the lifetime of products you buy from us, covering setup, troubleshooting and integration, and our specialists advise on mounting, connectivity and lifecycle planning. The iKey models carry a 90-day limited warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from the date of shipment (the SLK-101-OEM lists an option to extend), and the RKB-M270-FN-OEM carries a one-year limited warranty on the same terms. Units must be presented to RUGGED in the UK for warranty service. The warranty is subject to our terms of sale and does not affect any rights you have in law. For a long-running programme, tell us your volumes and years of supply and we will confirm availability with the manufacturer.
Pointing: the SL-86-911-OEM has a HulaPoint, the KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM and RKB-M270-FN-OEM have touchpads, the DU-5K-OEM-FSR and IK-170-OEM have FSR pointers, and the TMLT-890-TP-OEM has both an FSR and a touchpad. The SLK-101-OEM and KYB-18-OEM have no pointer. Backlighting: red LED on the SL-86-911-OEM, SLK-101-OEM and IK-170-OEM, with NVIS-compliant options on the SLK-101-OEM, TMLT-890-TP-OEM and IK-170-OEM. The DU-5K-OEM-FSR, KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM and KYB-18-OEM are listed with no backlight.
OEM Keyboard Range at a Glance
OEM keyboards and keypads are supplied without a consumer enclosure, for building into your own equipment. This range is eight models, seven from iKey and one from our own RUGGED brand, from the 5.6 mm thin IK-170-OEM keypad to the 86-key SL-86-911-OEM with HulaPoint. They suit machine HMI, command consoles, vehicle terminals and kiosks.
- Ingress protectionNEMA 4X on the seven iKey models, with IP66 on five and IP65 on the DU-5K-OEM-FSR; IP65 on the RKB-M270-FN-OEM; stated for correct installation
- InterfacesUSB and PS/2 on four iKey models; single-cable USB on the IK-170-OEM; PS/2, USB, RS232 and RS485 on the RKB-M270-FN-OEM
- Pointing devicesHulaPoint, touchpad, FSR pointer, touchpad plus FSR, or none
- KeysIndustrial silicone rubber rated for over 10 million actuations on six iKey models; membrane on the KYB-5K-MEM-TP-OEM; carbon-on-gold on the RKB-M270-FN-OEM
- BacklightingRed LED on three models; NVIS-compliant options on the SLK-101-OEM, TMLT-890-TP-OEM and IK-170-OEM
- MountingOEM format, no consumer enclosure; kiosk or OEM mount on three models; front-panel threaded bolts on the TMLT-890-TP-OEM
Get a Quote
Tell Us the Panel, the Interface and the Volume.
Every OEM project starts with the same details: how the keyboard is mounted, what it plugs into, which layout and language you need, and how many you expect to use. Send us those and we will match a model and confirm the options and lead time for your programme.
