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MEMBRANE BUTTON FASCIA GENERAL

A push-button (also spelled pushbutton) or simply button is a simple switch mechanism to control some aspect of a machine or a process. Buttons are typically made out of hard material, usually plastic or metal. The surface is usually flat or shaped to accommodate the human finger or hand, so as to be easily depressed or pushed. Buttons are most often biased switches, although many un-biased buttons (due to their physical nature) still require a spring to return to their un-pushed state.

In the manufacture of restaurant equipment, a fascia is referred to as a covering or panel. A fascia may be decorative and purposeful at the same time such as in a louvered panel that allows ventilation. A fascia may also have translucence as used in lighted merchandising sign panels. A fascia is generally held in position by a frame or interlocking connector or it may be adhesive-backed as in a vinyl keypad or control pad.

Membrane controls and switches are widely used in restaurant equipment of all kinds. Since there are no cavities where water, dust, and contaminants can accumulate, membrane switches are easy to clean. The overlay can easily be wiped to remove any dirt. Their complete seal allows them to be subjected to equipment washdowns without any risk of damaging the control circuit.