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InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad
The InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad is built around a fully sealed silicone rubber construction, supporting industrial and field deployments that demand reliable and precise touch input. It is designed for secure front panel integration using threaded bolts, providing physical security and ingress protection suitable for continuous-duty use. The touchpad operates across 0 to 70 degrees Celsius, maintaining performance in common industrial temperature ranges. Its capacitive operating principle delivers consistent touch responsiveness within a 59 x 42 mm active area, with a resolution between 100 and 300 dpi for accurate pointing.
Equipped with gold-plated dome switches, the TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL ensures reduced wear and reliable electrical contact, optimising its lifecycle with around one million keystrokes per key. A 2-metre cable supports connection to all Windows and Macintosh operating systems, facilitating versatile integration options. Certified RoHS compliant and CE marked, this industrial-grade touchpad offers robust durability and dependable operation in varied environments.
TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Features
- Capacitive Industrial Touchpad Panel Module
- Front Panel With Threaded Bolts
- Resistant To Dirt, Dust and Liquid (IP65)
- PS2 Or USB Interface Available
- Individual Modifications On Demand
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Product Type
Manufacturer
Ruggedness
IP Rating
Mounting Format
Country Of Manufacture
Germany
Case Material
Silicone Rubber
Certifications
RoHS Compliant, CE
Custom Options Products
Cable Type,Cable Length,Interface
Dimensions
377 x 157 x 15 mm
Height
12,5 mm
Housing Colour
White
Active Area
59 x 42 mm
Base plate Material
Plastic
Cable
approx. 2 m
Compatibility
All Windows and Macintosh Operating Systems
Height
12,5 mm
Key Material
FR4 (Epoxy Glass Resin)
Key Switch
Gold Plated Domes
Material (Bottom Plate)
plastic
Mounting Type
front panel with threaded bolts
No. Of Keys
2
Operating Force
3.0 N
Operating Principle
capacitive
Pointing Device
Touchpad
Pointing Device Operating Principle
Capacitive
Product Weight
160 g
Resolution
100 - 300 dp
Scroll Function
per keystroke
Switch / Key Travel
0.6 mm
Switching Cycles
approx. 1 mill. (per key)
Length
135.0 mm
Temperature Rating
STORAGE: 0C to + 80C OPERATING:0C to + 70C
Width
110.0 mm
The InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad is designed and engineered for use in demanding environments where reliability, durability are essential. The TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL supports a wide range of industries and operational applications.
Common deployment industries include: Energy and Utilities, Healthcare And Medical, Industrial Manufacturing, Logistics And Supply Chain, Public Sector, Rail And Transport, Retail, Security And Surveillance.
Across these sectors, the TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL is typically used in applications such as Industrial HMI And Machine Interfacing, Preventive And Corrective Maintenance, Process Control And Shop-Floor Monitoring, Quality Control And Inspection.
These examples demonstrate the versatility of the TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL across both industry sectors and real-world operational use cases. Its suitability extends well beyond the scenarios listed above, making it a flexible solution for a broad range of requirements.
For further information, or to assess whether the TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL is appropriate for your specific application, please contact us.
The InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad comes with a 1 Year Limited Warranty against defects in workmanship and materials, effective from the date of shipment (unless otherwise agreed in writing).
To receive service under this warranty, the eligible product, InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad, must be presented to RUGGED in the United Kingdom.
For more information about the InduKey TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL Touchpad or to arrange repairs and services not covered by the warranty, please visit the warranty section on our website.
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TKH-TOUCHb-MODUL
- Sealed silicone rubber housing
- Front panel mounting with threaded bolts
- Gold plated dome switches
- Capacitive touch with 100-300 dpi resolution
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Touchpads are commonly used in environments that require robust and hygienic input solutions, making them ideal for a range of applications beyond standard office use. These devices excel in areas where a traditional mouse might be impractical due to space constraints, vibrations, or the need for a sealed, easy-to-clean surface.
You’ll find touchpads integrated into industrial control panels, medical equipment, public access terminals, and marine navigation systems. Their sealed design protects against dust, dirt, and liquids, which is crucial in challenging operational conditions. Rugged Limited offers a range of rugged touchpads specifically designed for these demanding sectors, ensuring reliable performance and durability.
The intuitive nature of a touchpad also makes it a preferred choice for applications requiring precise cursor control and a compact form factor, providing a dependable interface for users in diverse professional settings.
Touchpads are indeed suitable for industrial environments, particularly those engineered to meet the demanding challenges of such settings. Traditional industrial mice can sometimes face issues, but a robust industrial touchpad provides a reliable and durable solution.
These devices are specifically designed to operate flawlessly in conditions that would typically damage standard input devices. This includes environments with extreme temperatures, significant dust and debris, exposure to liquids, and even where hygiene is paramount, such as in medical or food processing facilities.
Ruggedisation ensures that the touchpad is sealed against contaminants and built to withstand frequent, heavy use, making them a highly effective and long-lasting input solution for critical industrial applications.
All Rugged Limited’s Rugged Touchpads are equipped with multi-touch support as a standard feature. This functionality allows for more intuitive and efficient user interaction, enabling gestures such as pinching to zoom, two-finger scrolling, and other multi-finger commands.
The inclusion of multi-touch capability across our entire range of Rugged Touchpads ensures that users benefit from enhanced control and a more natural interface, making tasks quicker and more seamless in various demanding environments.
Rugged Limited specialises in providing high-quality input devices designed for demanding environments. Their range of touchpads is engineered to be fully sealed, offering robust protection against elements such as dust, dirt, liquids, and even harsh cleaning agents. These sealing capabilities are crucial for applications where hygiene and durability are paramount, ensuring reliable performance in challenging conditions.
The sealing technology used in these touchpads allows for comprehensive cleaning and sterilisation, making them suitable for industries requiring strict cleanliness protocols. Whether it’s preventing ingress from airborne particles or resisting damage from liquid spills, the design of each touchpad prioritises uninterrupted functionality and a long operational lifespan.
Rugged Limited’s industrial touchpads stand out due to their glove-friendly operation. This crucial feature is made possible by the use of advanced resistive technology, which allows for seamless functionality even when operators are wearing gloves. Our industrial touchpads are built to be robust, offering a sealed, durable, and low-profile solution that is resistant to spills and other contaminants frequently encountered in challenging work environments.
This design ensures reliable performance and longevity, making them ideal for industries where protective handwear is a necessity. The ability to use the touchpad with gloves enhances efficiency and safety in various industrial applications.
Many industrial and rugged touchpads are designed to connect via USB. This provides a straightforward and reliable interface for various applications, allowing for easy integration with different systems. Rugged Limited offers a range of touchpads that utilise USB connectivity, ensuring broad compatibility and ease of use in challenging environments.
For instance, some industrial touchpad models feature a USB interface, making them suitable for environments where durability and consistent performance are paramount. This connection type streamlines installation and offers a robust signal for accurate cursor control.
Rugged Limited’s industrial touchpads are engineered for environments where cleanliness is paramount, making them easy to maintain. Their smooth surfaces are designed to be easily wiped down, preventing the accumulation of dirt and contaminants.
This design feature makes our touchpads particularly well-suited for applications such as medical facilities, food processing plants, and other sterile environments where regular cleaning is essential to prevent the spread of germs and maintain hygiene standards.
Industrial touchpads are deployed across numerous sectors due to their enhanced durability and precise control in harsh conditions. These rugged input solutions are commonly found in manufacturing facilities, enabling operators to control machinery and processes with ease, even when wearing gloves. In public access terminals and kiosks, industrial touchpads provide a reliable and vandal-resistant interface for users.
Furthermore, they are essential in marine and outdoor environments, where resistance to water, dust, and extreme temperatures is critical. Vehicle applications, including forklifts and specialty vehicles, also benefit from the robust design of industrial touchpads, ensuring consistent performance in mobile settings. Essentially, any environment that requires a resilient and accurate pointing device beyond the capabilities of standard consumer peripherals can leverage the benefits of a rugged touchpad from Rugged Limited.
InduKey devices appear across food and beverage processing, healthcare and medical, pharmaceutical and industrial manufacturing, with several models also suited to construction, energy, marine and offshore, and oil and gas. The common thread is environments where hygiene, washdown or ingress protection matters, such as production lines, clinical workstations and process-control panels. Sealed IP65 and IP68 models suit moisture-prone and frequently sanitised areas, while wide operating temperature ranges support both chilled and heated settings. The range covers industrial HMI, machine interfacing, quality inspection and secure access terminals. Industry suitability varies by specific model and its sealing, so check the listed industries on each product page.
Yes. Many InduKey keyboards integrate a pointing device directly into the sealed housing, removing the need for a separate mouse in confined or hygiene-critical workspaces. Options include 38mm trackballs, both mechanical and optical, and integrated capacitive touchpads with a typical active area around 59 x 42mm and resolution of roughly 100 to 300 dpi. The TKG-086-IP68-WHITE pairs an IP68 sealed keyboard with a mechanical trackball, while several TKG and TKV models combine capacitive keys with a capacitive touchpad. InduKey also supplies standalone sealed mice and touchpads such as the TKH range. The exact pointing device and its specification vary by model, so confirm on the product page.
Yes. InduKey keyboards typically offer customisation of keyboard layout, language, cable type, cable length and interface, letting integrators match a unit to a specific console, language market or host system. Variants exist for front-panel, modular and drawer mounting, with different housing materials and colours, and options such as antimicrobial surfaces, backlighting and choice of trackball or touchpad. This makes the range well suited to OEM integration where a keyboard must fit a defined panel cut-out and electrical interface. Available custom options differ between models and some changes may carry minimum quantities, so confirm the specific options and any conditions on the relevant product page.
InduKey uses several key technologies depending on the model, including capacitive keys, mechanical carbon-contact keys and the stainless steel Fit-Inox silicone keypad with carbon contacts. Capacitive and mechanical sealed models such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68 and TKG-086-IP68-WHITE are rated for approximately 2 million switching cycles per key, while certain touchpad modules are rated around 1 million operations per key. Operating force is typically between 1.5N and 3N with short key travel of about 1mm. These figures support continuous-duty industrial use. Key technology, cycle life and operating force vary by model, so confirm the figures on the specific product page before specifying.
Yes. InduKey produces dedicated medical and hygiene-oriented models, several sealed to IP68 with antimicrobial surfaces that resist microbial growth and tolerate repeated disinfection, such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68. Smooth silicone-rubber or stainless steel surfaces with no key gaps allow thorough cleaning in place, supporting infection-control routines in hospitals, laboratories, pharmaceutical production and food preparation. Many carry CE and RoHS compliance. Wide operating temperatures, for example around -25C to +70C on the MED model, also suit cold-chain and processing areas. Antimicrobial treatment, IP rating and exact temperature range vary by model, and medical electrical certification differs across the range, so confirm the specifics on each product page.
A standard office keyboard has exposed key gaps, no ingress protection and a short service life under dust, moisture or frequent cleaning, so it fails quickly on a shop floor or in a clinical setting. InduKey keyboards are sealed to IP65 or IP68, built from silicone rubber, aluminium or stainless steel, and rated for around 2 million cycles per key, with wide operating temperatures and optional integrated trackballs or touchpads. They mount securely to panels, support washdown and offer customisable layouts and interfaces for OEM integration. The result is far lower failure and replacement cost in demanding environments. Exact ratings vary by model, so confirm on the product page.
InduKey is a German manufacturer of sealed industrial keyboards, keypads, mice, touchpads and keyboard decoders for demanding environments. The catalogue spans front-panel and modular keyboards in stainless steel, aluminium and silicone-rubber housings, many sealed to IP65 or IP68, with integrated trackballs or capacitive touchpads. Its strength is input hardware that survives moisture, dust, frequent cleaning and wide temperature swings, with several models rated from around -25C to +70C. Buyers choose InduKey for industrial HMI, machine interfacing, process control and medical workstations where a consumer keyboard would fail. Specific sealing, materials and key technology vary by model, so confirm on the product page.
InduKey seals its keyboards through fully enclosed silicone-rubber, aluminium or stainless steel construction with no exposed gaps, allowing washdown and disinfection without ingress. Several models are rated to IP65, protecting against dust and low-pressure water jets, while others reach IP68 for dust-tight and immersion-grade protection, such as the TKG-105-MED-IP68 and TKG-086-IP68-WHITE. Some variants add IK08 impact protection for vandal resistance. This sealed approach means the keyboards can be cleaned in place on a panel rather than removed, which matters in food processing, pharmaceutical and clinical settings. Exact IP and impact ratings differ between models, so always confirm the rating on the specific product page.