Graphic Overlays

Graphic overlays are thin films printed as the top layer of a product. They apply printed graphics and text to label controls to provide instructions or safety warnings while serving one or two purposes: a decorative layer or a functional layer. Decorative graphic overlays focus more on aesthetics and are customized with graphics, logos, or product information. Functional overlays are designed for backlighting applications, membrane switches and rubber keypads or as a touch screen interface for control panels.

As a leading graphic overlay manufacturer, Dyna-Graphics uses advanced systems and technology to create graphic overlays in any shape and sizes up to 30”x40”. We can print almost any aesthetic design or format, and we specialize in graphic overlays as static components for membrane switches and rubber keypads. Our experts will help you create a design that meets your aesthetic and functional needs.

Custom Graphic Overlays for Any Application

Manufacturers across all industries rely on graphic overlays to improve the overall appearance of equipment and appliances. Using graphic overlays prevent moisture, dust, and debris from penetrating the switches or touch screens.

Common applications for graphic overlays include:

Residential and commercial appliances
Machinery control panels
Medical equipment

HVAC equipment
Gas station pumps
Automotive dashboards

Custom graphic overlays from Dyna-Graphics provide an improved user experience by increasing the aesthetic appeal of your product’s interface. They can be designed to increase backlighting capabilities, add durability, and raise your brand awareness by including bright colors or logos.

Why Choose Custom Graphic Overlays?

Custom graphic overlays manufactured by Dyna-Graphics come with many advantages. Whether used for cosmetic improvements or functionality, graphic overlays provide increased durability, the ability to withstand dust, and create moisture protection to the surface of electronic devices. Using chemical-resistant materials further protects control panels during applications involving regular cleaning or sanitizing.

Graphic Overlay Customization Capabilities

Custom graphic overlays create bright colors and clear designs on a wide range of substrates and materials. Dyna-Graphics offers special ultraviolet selective textures and hard coat treatments to protect lens areas from chemicals and scratching. Backlighting can also be added to the overlay to improve visibility in low-light applications. 3M adhesives enhance the performance of your overlay and are selected based on your operating environment and substrate. Customization can add features to these overlays that can provide enhanced protection from temperature extremes, harsh chemicals, dirt and dust, and frequent cleaning regimens.

Our graphic overlay design, manufacturing, and customization capabilities include:

In-house embossing
Laser & die cutting
Custom screen printing

Digital printing
Prototyping

These capabilities allow us to produce different textures such as gloss or matte finishes on your graphic overlay. We can also produce graphic overlays with UV resistance to provide outdoor durability. Various shapes, sizes, and thicknesses are available to create a custom graphic overlay to meet the strictest requirement.

Our team takes pride in delivering custom graphic overlays that meet or exceed stringent specifications and requirements.

Custom Panel Overlays vs. Custom Touch Screen Overlays

Not all graphic overlays are created equal. Many factors determine what graphic overlay construction will work best for your application. Working with a trusted custom graphic overlay manufacturer like Dyna-Graphics will ensure you get a product that meets your design requirements.

Control Panel Overlays

Our proven printing techniques create durable, long-lasting custom control panel overlays for all types of devices. We offer multiple material options and special finishes to provide high chemical resistance, longer flex life, and extreme temperature resistance. Our control panel graphic overlay options are engineered for superior performance and built tough to withstand even the harshest working environments.

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Touch Screen Overlays

We offer a variety of custom touch screen overlay solutions. Everything from the display type, light source(s), and many other options can be customized to your exact specifications. Our custom graphic overlays for touch screens are durable and versatile enough for industrial equipment interfaces, medical touch screens, and everything in between.