Graphic Overlays and Panels
Graphic Overlays
Graphic Overlays and Panels are the topmost layers that go onto the membrane switches, control panels and touch screens to act as an interface between human input and the electronic equipment.
Graphic Overlay Benefits
The Graphical Overlays and Panels serve multiple purposes such as:
- Provide a graphical and visual representation of the functionality of the equipment acting as HMI for the control and operation of equipment.
- Protect the electronics against the ingress of moisture, dirt, abrasion, and foreign objects. Special coatings could be made to suit the chemical resistance required in the chemical industry.
- Add the functionality in the component by providing visual and touch sense (Braille).
- Act as an information indicator panel with an LED-backlit display generally used for showing the status of equipment.
- Graphic Branding Panels are used for marketing and highlighting the brand or displaying information.
Graphic Overly Design Requirements
The Graphical Overlay and Panel design and manufacturing is guided by the following user-defined requirements:
1. User requirements related to the application:
- Whether its touch assisted commercial application or If it is a control and operational panel for sophisticated medical equipment etc.
2. The industry requirements related to the environment it is going to be used in:
- Whether it is going to be installed in the high-temperature environment or a chemical industry or production facility
3. The base surface to which the overlay will be applied
- Powder-coated, Nylon etc.
KTP Graphic Overly and Panels Capabilities
KTP King Epoxy Emblem can produce bespoke Graphic Overlays and Panels suiting the exact requirement of the client. With the versatile capabilities of our Graphic Overlays and Panels engineering team in in-house design and engineering support, customer service, warehousing, and turn-key assembly in North America, we can provide the complete multidimensional solution to all your Graphic Overlay related needs such as:
- Polycarbonate, polyester, or acrylic (PMMA) base materials are available in different thicknesses and specialty coatings for UV protection, hard coating for anti-scratch/anti-scuff, and even anti-microbial, to name a few
- Many different rear adhesive peel strengths and thicknesses are available for a wide variety of substrates and environments
- Selective texture or selective gloss ink
- Full keys emboss, Dome emboss, Perimeter emboss, or Braille emboss for tactile or visual
- Epoxy keys
- Dead front graphics and windows
- Backlighting
- Transparent color printing for LCD windows or LED indicator windows
- Four color process printing for gradient patterns or Pantone spot color
- Chrome-look or metallic inks
- PVD
- Brush-effect (stainless steel appearance)
Graphic overlay and Panels play a crucial role in defining the user experience. For more information and requirements on your any queries related to Graphic Overlay and Panels, membrane switches kindly contact us or request a quote!