Revolutionising outdoor industrial overlays with GSM
In one instance, GSM has revolutionised the high quality overlays used in freezing Canadian winters and boiling Australian summers. These products, used in farming and agricultural automatic door controllers, need to be durable and embossed.
Read how we provided cutting edge overlays here in the case study.
“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.”
Why Choose Durable, Quality Custom 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 a high visual impact, but durability, functionality and user experience.
Graphic overlays have use across many different industries, including electronics, medical, security and marine, to provide professional, functional protection to a control panel, switchboard or switch panel.
We have been producing robust custom graphic overlays for all industries and environments since 1974. Produced to the highest British manufacturing standards — ISO 9001:2015 — our custom graphic overlays are manufactured in a range of materials, including polycarbonate and polyester, to meet any specification and application.
State-of-the-Art Features
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.
- 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.
Built for Your Unique Applications
We create every overlay with your application in mind. Whether your product demands UV resistance, hard-wearing textures, or high transparency, our team is here to guide you in designing the perfect solution. Colours are matched to recognised colour specifications, or we can work from your samples for outstanding precision.
Industry-Leading Processes and 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.
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.
Start Your Enquiry Today
Email us at webenquiry@gsmgraphicarts.com
We are committed to providing products and customer service of the very best quality.
To learn more about our graphic overlay range and discuss your needs with our team, fill in our request a quote form, email webenquiry@gsmgraphicarts.com, or call us on 01845 522 184.
