How does Ravo handle prototyping versus high-volume orders for Baltic customers?
We provide prototype runs starting from 1 to 10 units for functional validation, CE marking trials, and field test fixtures. Once your engineering team signs off on golden samples, mass production MOQs typically range from 100 to 500 units depending on circuit complexity, tactile dome layers, and surface-mount components.
Can your film force sensors withstand harsh Northern European winters and sub-zero operation?
Yes. Our standard polymer thick film sensors and polyester membrane stacks are thermally conditioned to operate continuously between -35°C and +80°C. For outdoor coastal marine applications or unheated forestry machinery in Pärnu, we utilize high-stability, heat-stabilized PET substrate films, low-temperature flexibility conductive inks, and specialized 3M cold-tack acrylic adhesives.
What engineering documentation is needed to receive an exact quotation?
To provide an accurate technical appraisal and quotation within 2 hours, please supply: a 2D mechanical dimensional drawing (DXF, DWG, or vector PDF), graphic layout with designated Pantone color codes, schematic pinout of tail traces, tactile feedback preferences (metal dome vs. flat non-tactile), connector pitch (e.g., standard 2.54mm or ZIF), and targeted batch quantities.
How do you ensure water and dust ingress protection (IP65 to IP67)?
Ingress protection is achieved via perimeter gasket cutouts using continuous closed-loop 3M adhesives, seamless non-porous graphic overlay films (autotype polyester or hard-coated polycarbonate), and hermetically sealed tail exits. This prevents fine timber sawdust, moisture, washdown sprays, and saltwater mist from reaching internal silver circuit lines.
What is the difference between a thin-film force sensor and a standard membrane switch?
A standard membrane switch is a binary device: it completes an electrical circuit (ON/OFF state) when pressed. A film force sensor utilizes dynamic piezoresistive carbon ink whose electrical resistance changes continuously in inverse proportion to the applied force. This allows your microcontroller to measure how hard the operator or object is pressing across an analog spectrum.
What typical delivery lead times should we expect when shipping to Pärnu, Estonia?
Following final drawing and stack-up approval, functional prototypes typically complete fabrication within 7 to 12 working days. High-volume serial production runs ship within 15 to 22 working days. We utilize international express air couriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS) directly to Pärnu, with standard air transit times ranging from 4 to 6 business days including customs clearance.
Are Ravo’s materials compliant with EU environmental and electrical directives?
All raw materials used in our cleanroom lines—including screen-printed silver and carbon inks, dielectric insulators, adhesive layers, LEDs, and connector terminals—comply with EU RoHS 3 (Directive 2015/863/EU) and REACH (EC 1907/2006) regulations. Full material declarations and laboratory certificates are available for auditing upon request.
What connector terminations are available for mating with our PCBA?
We provide a variety of tail termination options, including: standard 2.54 mm pitch crimped female housings (compatible with Berg, Nicomatic, or standard male headers), solder tabs, exposed male silver fingers, stiffened zero-insertion-force (ZIF) tails, or custom polyimide FPC flex circuits with gold-plated contact fingers for high-vibration equipment.