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Custom Graphic Overlays & Faceplates

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custom graphic overlaysLabel-Aid Systems, an ISO 9001:2008-certified company established in 1976, specializes in close tolerance printing, die cutting, and assembly of custom graphic overlays, front panels, and industrial faceplates to meet your most exacting application.

Used as brand identification on OEM electronic boxes, equipment and machinery, graphic overlays are ideal for rugged environments where durability and long-life is a must. Label-Aid Systems graphic overlays are a versatile, eye-catching way to identify your brand while providing information necessary to the end-user. In addition, our graphic overlays are manufactured to your specifications and are ideal for indoor, outdoor and all harsh environments.

Digital Overlays

Digitally printed graphic overlays, front panels and decals offer optimum printing and creative flexibility without the limitations of other processes.

Digitally printed graphic overlays, front panels and decals offer optimum printing and creative flexibility without the limitations of other processes. Learn More »

Graphic overlays properties

Label-Aid Systems graphic overlays consist of:

  • Top substrate, usually made of polycarbonate or polyester, which is five to 30 mils thick
  • Sub-surface ink graphics that are color-matched using the latest computer technology
  • Expert die cutting to critical tolerances
  • Applied adhesive custom-selected for optimum surface adherence

Most of our graphic overlays are sub-surface printed to fully protect the graphics from (1) top-surface abrasion, (2) contamination via spills, grease, moisture, chemicals and dust, and (3) weathering and UV damage.

UV inhibitors may be added to your material selection to increase label life in outdoor or high-light applications, and UL and CSA materials are available. Your custom Label-Aid graphic overlays and front panels can be manufactured from the following materials:

  • Polycarbonate
  • Polyester (more durable, more chemical resistant, more crack resistant, allowing for many more actuations than polycarbonate)
  • Vinyl
  • Various hard-coat, scratch-resistant materials

Popular graphic overlay features

Customizing each label to your industry and application requirements, Label-Aid’s most requested graphic overlay features include:

  • Selective texture: Utilizing both gloss and matte texture on the same overlay
  • Die cut holes or cutouts: Cut for plugs, connectors, pins or actuators
  • Windows: Knockout printing for surface-mount LED indicators
  • Dead front: Hidden graphics, with your message appearing when label is illuminated from the back
  • Transparent colors: Accentuates branding and improves aesthetic design
  • Emboss: Raised label characteristics that provide a tactile target for actuator surfaces on membrane or sub-surface mechanical switches
  • Deboss: Die-inverted or pushed into material surface for aesthetics and feature accent
  • Wet Out Windows: Provides an optically clear window for textured materials, while retaining the smudge and mar resistance of a textured material
  • Relieved Adhesive or Die Cut Adhesive: No adhesive around actuators, windows, or dead fronts

Common industry applications for screen-printed and digital overlays

Label-Aid Systems’ screen-printed and digital overlays are trusted by many industries requiring robust label solutions. Common uses include:

  • OEM products
  • Electronic and medical devices
  • Telecommunications
  • Point-of-sale signature capture devices
  • Automotive and marine vehicles
  • Durable equipment
  • Surge protectors
  • Fitness equipment
  • Consumer products

For more information about Label-Aid Systems’ overlay decals and high-performance adhesives, call or email our label experts today.