Panel-mount keyboard K-TEK-M87KP-18-BL-KC-ML

with mechanical keys18-keyfor the transportation industry

18 keys IP67 fully sealed and durable embedded ultra thin rugged keyboard, with built-in ultra-thin Flexible Printed Circuit and semi-reinforced ultra-thin stainless steel back plate (ultra full rugged version with aluminum backplate available). Keyboard surface uses ultra rugged P+R technology (PC keycaps + Rubber), and adopts carbon contact and FPC carbon-on-gold key switch technology, with 1.50mm±0.10mm key travel with extremely good tactile feeling for fast and accurate data input without any noise, there will be no key value missing, no stuck key during the keyboard operation, with durable coating & anti-microbial keyboard surface withstand most chemicals and liquids under harsh environment. Adjustable white backlight included, panel mount solution. Designed to meet MIL-STD-810H (high and low wide temperature, low pressure, humidity, vibration, shock, temperature shock, drop, rain, salt mist, dust, fungus, solar radiation etc.), and MIL-STD-461G-EMC-EMI-EMS-ESD (optional), as well as the critical military standards in these 10 aspects: reliability, safety, maintainability, testability, supportability, environmental adaptability, stability, compatibility, consistency, and continuity.
Dimensions: 87.0mm x 106.0mm (Front Panel)

1. Product Overview
This is an 18-key IP67 fully sealed ultra-thin embedded rugged keyboard with an integrated military-grade PCB and carbon-on-gold key switch technology. It features a 1.50mm long stroke with excellent tactile feedback, ensuring fast, accurate, quiet input with no mistyping.
Built with ultra rugged P+R (PC keycaps + Rubber) construction, it offers reliable triggering with no key loss or sticking, plus a durable, anti-microbial surface resistant to most chemicals and harsh liquids. Equipped with adjustable white backlight and panel-mount design, it meets MIL-STD-810H environmental standards and supports optional MIL-STD-461G (EMC/EMI/EMS/ESD), complying with 10 key military-level performance requirements.

2. Key Features
IP67 front panel sealing – fully waterproof, dustproof and sand‑resistant
18-key compact layout for specialized control & numeric input
Military PCB + carbon-on-gold key switches for high stability
1.50mm long stroke with crisp, quiet tactile feel
P+R rugged structure (PC keycaps + Rubber) with anti‑microbial & chemical resistance
No key ghosting, no key sticking
Adjustable white backlight for low‑light operation
Panel mount for easy embedded integration

3. Applications
Vehicle & on-board systems
Aerospace & aviation equipment
Naval & maritime vessels
Radar & display consoles
Portable rugged laptops
UAV ground stations

4. Mechanical Data
Key count: 18 keys
Key technology: Carbon-on-gold key switch
Key travel: 1.50mm ± 0.10mm
Actuation force: 1.2N ± 0.2N
Switch life: >5 million operations
Front panel dimensions: 87.0mm × 106.0mm
Net weight: 100g
Mounting: Panel mount

5. Electrical & Compliance Data
Supply voltage: DC +5V±5%
Current: ≤30mA (backlight off); ≤300mA (backlight on)
Interface: USB
EMC standard: EN 55032:2015, EN 55035:2017
OS support: Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac OSX, Vxworks, Android (U‑cos to be confirmed)
Certifications: RoHS, CE, FCC

6. Environmental & Reliability
Protection level: IP67 (front panel)
Operating temperature: -40℃ ~ +75℃
Storage temperature: -50℃ ~ +85℃
Compliant with: MIL-STD-810H
Optional: MIL-STD-461G (EMC / EMI / EMS / ESD)
MTBF: >20000 hours
MTTR: Lifespan: >5 years

7. Environmental Test Items
High/low temperature & temperature shock (-55℃ ~ 75℃)
Low air pressure (57kPa~106kPa)
Damp heat (10 cycles × 24h)
Vibration 0–2000Hz
Mechanical shock (40g, 11ms, 3-axis)
Salt spray, fungus, rain, sand & dust resistance
Transportation drop test (122cm)