Our Custom Industrial Overlay Products & Capabilities
As one of the UK’s largest suppliers and manufacturers of bespoke label solutions, we have perfected our craft in developing revolutionary and high-quality graphic overlays. All of our solutions are designed and manufactured to the highest standards, ensuring they are bespoke to our customers’ needs and are capable of performing in all types of environments.
We manufacture graphic overlays to suit all needs, utilising the latest technology and design processes, including both silk screen printing and digital printing solutions. We also ensure all our materials meet the premium quality standards we are known for, including a wide selection of UV and weather-resistant plastics and substrates.
High-Performance Finishes
The extensive capabilities of our team enable us to deliver a wide range of features and finishes, including anti-glare, textured, gloss, and brushed options. Some of the additional features we can produce include:
- Weather resistance
- Chemical & UV resistance
- Long-lasting materials
- Bespoke colours & sizes
These are just a handful of the features you can choose from when using GSM Graphic Arts for your graphic overlay needs. If you need more information on our capabilities or the type of overlay you require, contact our helpful and friendly team today, who will be happy to work with you to outline your exact needs and ensure you get the best possible solution.
State-of-the-Art Features of Graphic Overlays & Labels
Our graphic overlays stand out with customisable options, ensuring they meet the demands of your application. Key features include:
- Secret-til-lit Windows: Reveal critical information only when illuminated.
- Embossing: Provide tactile feedback with raised surfaces. Embossed graphic overlays are a perfect way of adding a high-end feel to your product.
- Anti-Glare LCD Windows: Improve screen visibility even in bright conditions.
- Transparent LED Windows: Ensure clarity for LED indicators.
- Cut-outs for Switches: Precise openings for seamless integration.
- Selective Lacquers: Targeted protections for longer-lasting overlays.
Why Choose Industrial Graphic Overlays Bespoke To Your Application?
As the face of your product, your graphic overlay plays a key role in the user experience of your application while representing your brand. It needs to not only offer high visual impact, but also durability, functionality, and user experience.
We have been producing robust custom graphic overlays for all industries and environments since 1974. Produced to the highest British manufacturing standards – ISO 9001:2025 – our custom graphic overlays are available in a range of materials, including polycarbonate and polyester, to meet any specification and application.
Built for Your Unique Applications
We create every overlay with your application in mind. Whether your product demands UC resistance, hard-wearing textures, or high transparency, our team is here to guide you in designing the perfect solution. Colours are matched to recognise colour specifications, or we can work from your samples for outstanding precision.
Delivering High-Quality Solutions to Our Customers’ Requirements
Used across a wide range of industries and sectors, such as farming and agriculture automatic door controllers with durable and embossed features, we have solutions that are more than capable of fulfilling your requirements. We have developed graphic overlays for all types of environments, from Canadian winters to boiling Australian summers, meaning you can be confident of receiving a high-quality and long-lasting solution.
Explore one of our outstanding case studies, showcasing our expertise and strong understanding of our customers and their needs, producing graphic overlays to suit their brief to a tee.
“As the controllers would be positioned outside, the customer wanted an overlay that would seal the unit by incorporating a clear display window and embossed buttons. However, the concern was the height of the moulded buttons in the case, which were measured at 1mm high, meaning we had to look at different embossing options to see how we could achieve this height.”
Industry-Leading Processes & Selections
Our overlays are available in a range of different printing methods, from silkscreen to digital printed on the rear of clear materials. This ensures:
- Vivid, long-lasting graphics.
- Enhanced durability against wear and tear.
- Designs that stand the test of time.
All of our graphics are available in a range of recognised colour standards from RAL to Pantone. Or you can feel free to hand us a sample for an exact match.
Our graphic overlays can be crafted from a range of materials to suit all types of needs. Whether that’s UV-resistant polycarbonate, hard-coated polycarbonate, or strong polyester, we know what you need to safeguard the display and switches.
Offering an advantage over traditional nameplates, our graphic overlays boast the possibility of having transparent elements and sporting a variety of textured and lacquered finishes.
The finish of your graphic overlay can be finely tuned to fit your specific environment and application needs. With a range of different textures to choose from, our team will guide you throughout the graphic overlay design process to ensure a product that truly caters to your needs, including options such as hard-wearing coatings, transparency, and gloss coatings. We also provide the option to infuse your brand identity into the overlay.
FAQ: What Are Graphic Overlays Used For?
Graphic overlays are popular for protecting control panels from everyday knocks and abrasions. Control panels situated outdoors may be exposed to harsh environmental conditions, justifying a graphic overlay. These products can also be applied to switch panels and other laminated switchboards. They are commonly used in the marine, security, medical, and electronics industries.
FAQ: What makes industrial graphic overlays so durable?
When it comes to industrial use, durability is essential, and industrial graphic overlays deliver exceptional performance. Using tough and resilient materials like polyester or polycarbonate ensures that the overlays can resist scratching, tearing, and exposure to harsh chemicals.
The UV resistant materials offer protection against sunlight, and the UV resistant printing materials prevent fading. Strong adhesives guarantee that the overlays stay securely in place, even in demanding environments. Often found in control panels and machinery, these overlays ensure key operational information remains intact and legible over extended periods.
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