Polycarbonate & Lexan® Graphic Overlays

Name: Polycarbonate Graphic Overlays
Brand: Label-Aid Systems
Rating: 4.6 (43 reviews)

Custom Polycarbonate Graphic Overlays

Manufacturing labels for consumer and industrial use, Label-Aid specializes in custom polycarbonate graphic overlays for a variety of industries, including OEM, automotive, medical, and marine. Also referred to as trade names such as LEXAN®, MAKROLON, ULTEM, and VALOX, polycarbonate is often a cost-effective choice for custom graphic overlay projects. Whether you are looking for a clear, velvet, polished, or matte appearance, we can create the polycarbonate overlay to fit your appearance. An ISO 9001:2015-certified company, Label-Aid adheres to industry-leading quality management standards that ensure your satisfaction.

Available in customizable thicknesses, our polycarbonate overlays are designed to tolerate all demanding work environments. Get started with a quote!

Starting at $200

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Polycarbonate Overlay Industry Applications

Trusted by B2B and B2C clients around the globe, Label-Aid Systems manufactures custom polycarbonate graphic overlays for a variety of industries, including:

Benefits of Lexan® Panel Overlays

Customers choose custom polycarbonate (Lexan®) panel graphic overlay designs because they are a tough and aesthetically pleasing addition to machinery and consumer devices. Providing accurate information and streamlining end-user experiences, polycarbonates are a cost-effective way to simplify equipment operation. Advantages include:

Custom shapes and die cut designs
Ability to weather harsh conditions
Unlimited data, serialization and barcodes for each overlay
Unlimited personalization of each printed piece
Tight-tolerance printing and cut-outs
Unlimited color use, including 4-color process and 6-color process (photo quality)
Affordable prototyping
Temperature, UV and chemical resistance
Many gloss, velvet, and textured finishes available
Windows include wet out windows, colored windows, and other effects

FAQs

Polycarbonate overlays provide superior durability with excellent impact resistance, dimensional stability, and optical clarity. The rigid material maintains precise button registration and clear window areas for displays or indicators. Subsurface printing protects graphics from scratching, chemicals, and wear while providing a professional appearance that withstands demanding industrial and commercial applications.

Polycarbonate overlays excel in control panels, medical equipment interfaces, industrial machinery, and electronic devices requiring durable user interfaces. They’re ideal for applications needing chemical resistance, frequent cleaning, and precise button functionality. The material’s clarity and durability make it perfect for equipment requiring long-term reliability and professional appearance in demanding environments.

Polycarbonate offers exceptional optical clarity, excellent impact resistance, and superior embossing characteristics for raised button features. The material provides crisp, clear display windows for LED indicators and screens while maintaining dimensional stability across temperature variations. Polycarbonate’s rigidity ensures precise tactile feedback and professional appearance, making it ideal for control panels requiring clear visual elements and reliable user interface performance.

Polycarbonate overlays are rated for approximately 200,000 actuations compared to polyester’s 2,000,000 actuations, making polyester better for high-use applications. Polycarbonate also has lower chemical resistance and temperature tolerance than polyester materials. While polycarbonate excels in optical clarity and embossing applications, polyester provides superior durability for demanding industrial environments requiring frequent cleaning or chemical exposure.

Subsurface printing places graphics on the adhesive side of polycarbonate overlays, protecting them with the full material thickness from scratching, chemicals, and UV exposure. This construction creates extremely durable overlays where graphics remain pristine even after extensive use and cleaning. The polycarbonate acts as a protective barrier while maintaining optical clarity for displays, ensuring long-term legibility and professional appearance throughout the overlay’s service life.

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I have used Label Aid systems for many years now and they have been a wonderful company to partner with. They have always done great work and have delivered in a timely manner. They have rushed many jobs for me when I have needed projects expedited due to a last minute rush. The team is easy to work with and …

Kelwhy W.

Our company has been using tens of thousands of Label-Aid products exclusively for almost two years now. Top quality products, responsive turnarounds, and outstanding customer service. Debbie our customer service rep is an absolute joy to work with and I look forward to our interactions. Happy customer for life here!

Emily R.

The people at Label-Aid are great to work with. The labels they provide our company with are always the best quality and are always delivered on time. Pricing is usually better than others. I highly recommend. Great team.