What is a graphic overlay?
A graphic overlay is a plastic film that usually includes embossed buttons, transparent windows, dead front images, operator instructions, icons and other important elements. They are usually placed on the surface of membrane switches to provide operators with instructions and safety warning messages, protect equipment, promote and communicate your brand, etc.
Custom Control Panel Overlay for Your Electronics
Graphic overlays are widely used in medical equipment, industrial equipment, fitness equipment, instrument dial, electronic equipment, home appliances and other industries.
As the top layer of the control device, well designed membrane switch overlay is a good way to build brand awareness. We have extensive experience and capabilities to create durable, attractive and functional custom graphic overlays that are tailored to your application needs and application environment.
Durable Materials
We offer a variety of covering materials including polyester (PET, Mylar), polycarbonate (Lexan), PVC, Acrylic, polypropylene, Stainless Steel, Aluminum, etc. Select the right material according to the use environment of the graphic overlay. The right material can make the graphic overlay work well in the harsh environment of wear, extreme temperature, oils, moisture, ultraviolet light, chemicals, cleaning agents and so on.
Some of the most popular options:
- Polycarbonate Overlays
- Polyester Overlays
- Vinyl Overlays
Multiple Functional Options to Suit Your Application
Embossed Buttons – The raised embossed buttons provide a more tactile and responsive experience for users. And includes a variety of embossing styles to choose from: dome, pillow, rim and more. Embossing can also be used to enhance the appearance of graphic overlays and to make braille.
Window – Windows can be transparent, colored, frosted and translucent.
Die Cutting, Punched and Back Slitting – Graphic overlays can be precisely die cut and punched to your specifications, not only perfectly matching the surface or groove of the device, but also allowing buttons, knobs, plugs and LED displays to pass through graphic overlays. Slitting helps to peel and position the graphic panel quickly and easily.
Dead Front Overlay – The dead front image will only appear after it is illuminated by the light source, otherwise it is not easy to see.
Coating and Laminating – We provide coatings and laminates to enhance the appearance and strength of the custom control panel overlay. Available in gloss, anti-glare, matte, semi-gloss, brushed and texture finishes.
Printing Method – We offer screen, digital and offset printing, and printed on the back of the material by subsurface printing. This printing method can effectively protect the graphic from wear, corrosion, scratches and UV rays.
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We have extensive experience in graphic overlay printing to help you select materials, adhesives, printing methods and finishing options to meet your requirements.