What is a Graphic Overlay (Membrane Switch Overlay/Membrane Control Label/Panel)?
A graphic overlay is the outermost layer of the membrane switch assembly. It is the intuitive part of an electronic interface that connects the user to the machine, device, or equipment; and the part of the membrane switch which is visible to the user, graphically defining the locations of the keypads, and explaining the operation of the equipment. For these reasons, the graphic overlay plays a very significant role in defining the user experience.
Environmental Considerations Affecting Graphic Overlay Design & Material Choice
Indoor Use vs. Outdoor Use | UV, extreme temperatures, humidity, and moisture all threaten to degrade and shorten the useful life of the membrane switch. Ask Flexkys to recommend an overlay material that will best withstand these conditions. |
Chemicals and Abrasion | Industrial chemicals and/or cleaning agents can damage the graphic overlay material. Care must be exercised to choose a material that withstands these chemicals. |
Sterile Environments | Sterile environments may require an overlay material with anti-microbial properties that inhibit bacterial growth, as well as endure harsh cleaning agents. |
Low Light vs. Bright Light | Some artificial and natural lighting can cause glare that makes the overlay difficult to interpret and is strenuous on the eyes. Flexkys offers overlay material in a range of gloss and antiglare levels to maximize the readability of your membrane switch overlay. |
Heavy Use and Abuse | In environments that are subject to heavy operator use or even abuse, it may be necessary to specify a graphic overlay material that can withstand such misuse. Instead of a typical .007” thick polyester keypad overlay, it may be more suitable to utilize a more robust membrane switch overlay material such as:
Flexkys utilizes special switch technologies that allow these more rigid overlays to properly actuate the membrane switch keypads. Talk to one of our application engineers for more information on these technologies. |
Aesthetic Considerations Affecting Graphic Overlay Design & Material Choice
Surface Finish | The surface finish of any graphic overlay is a direct function of material type and screen printing. Finishes may include:
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Special Printing Effects | In addition to screen printing, graphic overlays may be printed using digital processes. This allows the graphic overlay to utilize creative effects such as:
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Unlimited Color Choices | Graphic overlays can be printed with a virtually unlimited range of colors, including:
Combining metallic colors with a brushed surface finish is an excellent way to simulate the look of brushed metal. |
Back Lighting and Displays | Because most graphic overlay materials are transparent, the ability incorporate back lighting and display components is available. Lighting options include:
It is important to specify a graphic overlay material that maximizes the desired back lighting effect. Flexkys’s engineering team can assist you with material recommendation. |
Embossing | You may elect to emboss your graphic overlays, a secondary operation that raises the overlay in selected areas, typically the keypads. Styles include:
Lettering and other symbols can also be embossed for a more decorative look, or to accentuate brands and logos. Keep in mind that embossing does stress the overlay material, but will shorten the flex life of those keypads that are embossed. |
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1. High Durability
Our graphic overlays/membrane switch panels/membrane control labels can be produced adopting incredibly durable materials. This ensures they can withstand whatever environmental conditions they are subjected to, even in the most hostile of operating environments. Kindly inform us what's your application environment?
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The size to which graphic overlays /membrane switch panels/membrane control labels can be customized is almost endless. Overlays can be rim, pillow, braille, or special feature embossed. They can have a variety of UV lacquers applied to the front surface allowing multi-texture finishes and effects. A huge range of specialist substrates further add to the options around customizing your products. Recent additions within the polyester range include Autotex Steel and Autotex Softouch. And all this is before you select the ink. With special ink finishes such as chrome, phosphorescent and metallic available, along with the ability to match to any recognized color system (Pantone, RAL, BS, Munsell etc..) the possibilities are endless. So just send us the size drawing/artwork, we will customize it for you!
3. Great performance graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay
Waterproof and scratchproof are very normal to our graphic overlays/ membrane switch panels/membrane control labels. Moreover, chemical resistant, anti-microbial and UV resistant materials are just some of the special substrates available. Additionally, materials that can be easily cleaned without degradation and are fully durable to petro-chemicals and detergents are ideal for environments where the prevention of bacteria is a must. It includes hospitals, operating theatres, kitchens, restaurants, care-homes and changing rooms, ect. Please don't hesitate to tell us your specical requirements!
4. Strong Adhesive graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay
Graphic overlays/ membrane switch panels/membrane control labels can be easily attached to your finished product using any one of numerous adhesives available. With adhesives that can operate at temperatures as low as -80°C or that have been specifically designed for low energy surfaces, we can always specify the perfect adhesive for your application. Graphics overlays with adhesive layers are extremely quick and easy to assemble, without the fuss of rivets, nuts or screws. Trust and choose us!
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ISO9001:2008 Quality Assurance System
Over 10 years customized manufacturing experience.
Sample is free, you just need to bear the shipping cost.
Customized sourcing, purchasing & manufacturing service.
Help clients to upgrade their design & improve the quality of products.
Original Equipment Manufactruing (OEM) & Original Deisgn Manufacturing (ODM)are welcome.
First put into a polybag per 50 pcs usually, seperated by cardboard, then paked into a 5-layer carton. According to clients' special requirements.
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Delivery Detail: graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay
10-15 days after getting payment.
Shipping: by air, by sea & expressage
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Welcome to our Global Sources Electronic Components Show 2016
Name: Global Sources Electronic Components Show
Date: 11th-14th, April 2016
Place : Asia World-Expo, Hong Kong
Booth No.: 9G07
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Welcome to Nanjing Momao(Flexkys) Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
Nanjing Momao (Flexkys)Electronic TechnologyCo., Ltd is a customer focused contract manufacturer with10years of experience in manufacturing qualified membrane switch products, including PCB Membrane Switch, Copper Flex Membrane Switch,Tactile and Non-tactile Membrane Switch, LED Integrated Membrane Switch , Capacitive Touch Switch,Metal Dome Membrane Swwitch, Poly Dome Membrane Switch,FPC Membrane Switch, Graphic Overlays &Panels&Labels, Silicone keypads&Keyboards and Rubber Keyboards&Keypads, Printed Circuits,etc.
With Nanjing Momao (Flexkys)Electronic Technology Co., Ltd as your collaborating partner we can offer development of prototypes customized production flow and volume production. The size of the contributes the benefits of a smaller companies flexibility, combined with the professionalism and competence of a bigger organization.
To a large extent we can offer customized solutions to our customers both concerning products and logistics.
Our most significant clients are represented within the following branches: electronic scales, safety equipment, household appliance, medical,automotive, and industrial control.
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1. How to make an order? graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay
Please tell us your material,artwork design,logic circuit principle chart,size,surface,usage etc. And better send us the design drawing or samples together with other detailed datas, then we’ll customize the membrane switch upon your requests.
2. Sample available? graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic overlay
Yes, but based on freight collect. Most of the items are customized for clients, so molding charge is needed.
3. How to guarantee the after sales service? graphic overlay graphic overlay graphic
We will track the production situation of the goods during the whole process,we promise the goods will be shipped to you smoothly. If any problem happened, we will provide the best solution for you.
4. Shipping ways & Delivery Time?
Shipping by: UPS/ Fedex /DHL /TNT or other ways specified.
Delivery time: 10~15 days after payment received.
5. Payment terms:100% T/T in advance.
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