GRAPHIC OVERLAYS

What is a Graphic Overlay? A graphic overlay is the aesthetic face used on any product to decorate, inform, or add function to the operation of the product. It is also used as the front of a membrane switch or front panel display, and creates the interface between man and machine to clearly communicate function, key/window locations, key titles, corporate logo and other pertinent information.

ECI’s extensive knowledge and experience in the manufacturing of Graphic Overlays ensures that your overlay will meet your expectations for the life expectancy of the product. Our printing and production capabilities allow ECI to offer you competitive pricing and high quality products. We offer both domestic and off-shore solutions on a regular basis and our quality is of the highest standards.

ECI’s designers can develop custom images or work with existing files and samples to develop exciting graphics that will enhance your product. Our superior color matching capabilities will ensure a consistent image that will promote brand recognition. We custom match to all color systems – Pantone Matching System (PMS) as well as Muncell, and the European RAL system.

Design Your Own Graphic Overlay

Download our free guide to design your own graphic overlay.

ECI takes your ideas and brings them to life.

ECI works collaboratively, using a co-designing approach, working alongside the customer to create artistically beautiful and mechanically functional products. With the our skills and capabilities, eci will help you design the right product before sending it out to our production floor, where we will print and assemble your project – and even provide you with a quick-turn prototype if you so choose!

Our GRAPHIC OVERLAY CAPABILITIES:

- Computerized Color Matching
- Pantone Matching System
- Munsell
- RAL
- Custom
- Conceptual Design – from sketch to product
- “QUICK TURN” Prototype
- UV and Flame Retardant OVERLAYS
- Digital Four Color Process
- Window Tints
- Selective Texturing
- Embossing
- Backlighted GRAPHIC OVERLAYS
- Embedded LED indicators

ECI TAKES YOUR IDEAS AND BRINGS THEM TO LIFE.

OUR EXPERIENCED TEAM UTILIZES MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES THAT ARE BEST SUITED FOR YOUR APPLICATION AND AESTHETIC REQUIREMENTS. WE CONTINUALLY TEST NEW MATERIALS, PRODUCTS AND INKS IN A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS TO CONSISTENTLY OFFER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OPTIONS FOR YOU.

Graphic Overlay materials and surfaces:

ECI works with every material used in overlay and other graphic applications. We will utilize the information our customer provides and then suggest the best possible material for each project. We will work together to choose the correct material that will guarantee the most durable and life sustaining product possible.

Polyester Autotype products

- AUTOFLEX
- AUTOSTAT
- AUTOTEX

Autotype products offer:
- Extensive flex life of 5 million actuations plus.
- Durable. Resists scratching, scuffing and damage from chemicals and solvents.
- Excellent color reproduction
- Gloss or Antiglare finishes

Tekra products such as:

MELINEX® 339
Superb handling properties
Pre-treated to promote adhesion to most industrial coatings
MELINEX® 329
Superb handling properties
Unique glossy finish
MELINEX® 377 and MELINEX® 378

Suitable for creating wood grain and muted metallic effects

Acrylic

- Strong and lightweight.
- Good impact strength.
- Excellent for signage and cabinet or enclosure windows and doors.
- Excellent ink adhesion

For more information on materials, click here. 

Polycarbonate

SABIC “Lexan” products such as:
LEXAN 8010 - Standard clear polish/polish- True color reproduction- UV/non-UV stabilized
LEXAN 8040 Film - True color reproduction- High heat resistance- FDA approved, clear polish/polish
LEXAN 6060 -2H pencil hardness
8A35 – Polished/Velvet
8A13F – Polish/Fine Matte
8A13E – Polish/Matte (Ideal for tight graphic registration)
8A37 – Polish/Brushed
8A73 – Polish/Matte (ideal for light diffusion)
8B35E – Matte/Velvet
8B35F – Fine Matte/Velvet
8B36 – Matte/Suede
8B38 – Very Fine Matte/Velvet

Benefits of Raw polycarbonate
- True color reproduction
- Excellent embossing characteristics
- Extensive texture choices
- Excellent light diffusion in back-lit applications
- Scratch and wear resistance
- FDA / USP Class VI compliance available (Lexan 8040 film)
- Chemical resistance and weathering (Lexan SLX* film)
- Excellent for In Mold Decorating
- Excellent ink adhesion without pre-treatment

Hard Coated
HP92 – Hard coated polished. High gloss smooth wet look finish.
HP60 – Very Fine Matte. Low glare. Excellent for windows.
HP40 – Fine Matte. Low surface reflection. Excellent for windows.
HP12 – Matte. Lowest surface reflection.

Benefits of Hard coated polycarbonate
- Extremely durable and resistant to scratching, scuffing, chemicals and solvents.
- Outstanding clarity, low haze and low yellowness.
- Gloss or Antiglare finishes.
- Many available textures and surface finishes

graphic overlay Adhesives:

Unless otherwise specified, ECI TEchnologies applies 3M products into all overlays and other graphic applications. The 3M family of graphic and membrane switch adhesives is considered the preeminent adhesive in the industry. Below are some of the 3M adhesives ECI commonly uses:

- 3M467MP
- 3M468MP
- 300LSE

For more information on adhesives, click here.