Panel and Keyboard Overlays
Panel and keyboard overlays are used both for decorative and functional applications. In fact, in most cases, the best overlays serve multiple purposes. When panel overlays are incorporated with membrane key switches, blind fronts, embossing, windows (clear and tinted) and selective texturing, a well thought out and designed overlay can serve as a display and data entry terminal, provide warning indications, discrimination of alert levels and be highly decorative as well.

Generally, panel and keyboard overlays are made from polycarbonate or polyester blends and can be specified in a variety of thickness, textures, flame-retardant levels and humidity and temperature characteristics. Please refer to our links page, for access to websites with more technical information than any person has time for.

When designing and specifying the materials for your overlay, make sure that you specify the correct adhesive for the application. This includes not only how and where it will be used, but also the characteristics of the surface to which it is being applied. Most people either over or under specify the adhesive. In the first case, they pay more than is necessary. In the latter the part fails. Again, for detailed specifications on the adhesives available, please refer to our links page.