Polycarbonate Graphic Overlays for Control Panels

Why Choose Polycarbonate for Graphic Overlays?

Polycarbonate, also known as the abbreviation PC, is an amorphous thermoplastic resin material with excellent comprehensive performance and has been widely used in electronic products, automobiles, household appliances and other fields. Due to its excellent features, polycarbonate is the most used materials for graphic overlays of various control panels and membrane switches.

• High Strength

It is featured with high strength and stiffness and is more durable than ordinary plastics. In the field of electronic products, PC is an ideal choice for control panels of electronic products since it can withstand large external forces without easy deformation or rupture.

• High Transparency

Due to the high light transmittance, it can be made into transparent products. In the field of electronic industry, PC is often made into display panels for electronic and electrical products, which can maintain the transparency of the screen without affecting the visual effect.

• High Temperature Resistance

It can withstand high temperature environments and is not easily deformed or melted. In the field of automotive components, PC can be made into automotive lampshades, instrument panels and other products since it can main stable performance in high temperature environments.

• Weatherability

It has good weather resistance, can well resist the erosion of ultraviolet rays, and can be used for a long time in outdoor environment without losing the original performance. Therefore, it is also a good choice for front panels of outdoor equipment or instruments.

• Flame Retardant

It can be improved by adding flame retardant to make it have certain fireproof performance. When used in the field of electronic products and new energy vehicles, it can guarantee the safety of the products.

Custom Polycarbonate Graphic Overlays Manufacturer

Hengping Industry has been in printing industry for at least 10 years and have provide customized printing polycarbonate graphic overlays for customers in various industries. If you are looking for a reliable manufacturer for your project, we can be your choice.

Below are some of the technical parameters of our custom polycarbonoate graphic overlays.

Thickness

0.175/0.25/0.38/0.5/0.8/1.0mm;

Backing Adhesives

3M Series:
3M55236: Optimal price;
3M467MP: Thinnest backing;
3M300LSE: Optimal waterproofing
3M9448A, 3M468MP and more.
Other Brands:

Embossed Types of Keys or Buttons

Flat-Key (No embossed), Flat-Embossed Key, Key-Shape Embossed, Edge-Embossed, Circle Embossed

Surface Types

Glossy, Matte, Brushed and other surface treatment can be achieved.

Printing Technology

Silkscreen printing is the main printing methods for polycarbonate graphic overlays production.

Polycarbonate Graphic Overlays Applications

Polycarbonate graphic overlays can be widely used in many industries due to its durable and sturdy features. Generally, it is used as the outer layer of control panels of various equipment or instrument.

• Electronics Products

Polycarbonate graphic overlays can be used to protect displays, keyboards and housings from scratches, abrasions and fingerprints, so it is widely used in cell phones, tablets and laptops, smart watches, wearable devices, and more.

• Automotive

Polycarbonate graphic overlays provide clear images and a durable protective layer for dashboards and center consoles, and more.

• Household Appliances

Many household appliances is equipped with polycarbonate graphic overlays in its control panels to provide extra protection and aesthetics, including refrigerators, ovens and dishwashers, washer, dryers, coffee machine, humidifier and more.

• Medical Devices

Polycarbonate graphic overlays provide protection and aesthetics for control panels for medical devices or instruments.