Graphic Overlays
Polyester and polycarbonate overlays with UV-resistant printing, hard coat, selective textures, embossing and windows. Whether you need a protective front panel or a decorative skin for existing switchgear, we print, die-cut and ship production-ready overlays.
A graphic overlay is the printed top film that carries your branding, legends and user instructions, and protects the controls underneath. It is the part users touch every day — so durability and finish matter as much as print quality.
Every overlay can combine several finishes. Send your artwork and we'll advise the best stack for your environment.
Screen printing for precise Pantone colors; UV printing for photographic detail; digital for fast-turn prototypes.
Matte, gloss, satin, anti-glare, anti-fingerprint and selective gloss for a premium two-tone look.
Clear or tinted display windows with printed borders, scratch-resistant coating and anti-reflective options.
Raised tactile keys and borders for blind operation, plus tactile dimples for finger positioning.
UV-cured hard coat for ≥ 2H pencil hardness and strong abrasion and chemical resistance.
Aggressive 3M-class adhesives for textured, powder-coated or curved surfaces, with liner options.
Tight-tolerance kiss-cut and through-cut shapes, including complex cutouts and registration holes.
Translucent print layers and light windows that let LED backlighting glow through legends evenly.
Standard capability range. We'll confirm exact values against your design file during DFM review.
| Parameter | Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Base film | Polyester (PET) or polycarbonate (PC) |
| Thickness | PET 0.125–0.25 mm; PC 0.25–0.75 mm |
| Printing | Screen, UV, digital |
| Color matching | Pantone / custom, ΔE ≤ 1.5 on approved sample |
| Pencil hardness | ≥ 2H with hard coat (up to 3H) |
| Adhesion | Cross-hatch tape test: 4B–5B (ASTM D3359) |
| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +85 °C (PC up to +120 °C) |
| Chemical resistance | Alcohol, mild acids, detergents, IPA (varies by ink/film) |
| Cut tolerance | ±0.15 mm typical, ±0.10 mm on critical features |
| Compliance | RoHS, REACH, UL 94V-0 |
Overlays protect and brand front panels everywhere from clean rooms to commercial kitchens.
Disinfectant-safe overlays for patient monitors and analyzers
Washing machines, ovens, coffee machines and air conditioners
Machine nameplates, control labels and front panels
Keypad covers, terminal faces and signage overlays
Sweat- and wipe-down-resistant console faces
Intercom panels, keypads and elevator controls
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