Graphic Overlays & Panels
Functional Machine Graphic Overlays
At Clarion Safety, graphic overlays are more than just visual elements - they’re critical interface components that support safe, efficient equipment operation and strong product branding. Whether used as a decorative veneer or as a functional interface layer, overlays are often the first thing a user sees and interacts with on your product.
A graphic overlay is a thin, printed sheet typically made from durable plastic or metal that’s applied to a product’s surface. Overlays serve two primary purposes:
Decorative: They display branding, product names, instructional graphics, or warning symbols, all clearly communicating key information about the product or system.
Functional: When applied over membrane switches, buttons, or touch-sensitive zones, they guide users on where to press and what response to expect. Embossed elements, tactile textures, and transparent windows further enhance the user experience.
Designed for use in industries like industrial machinery, medical devices, electronics, and transportation, our overlays are engineered to perform in challenging environments - resisting UV exposure, chemical contact, moisture, abrasion, and extreme temperatures.
Each overlay is backed by the precision manufacturing and engineering expertise of our affiliated business, McLoone Metal Graphics, ensuring your overlays are as functional as they are visually effective.
Graphic Overlay Precision Printing
Customization Options Include:
- Selective Texture: Highlight key control areas or add visual and tactile contrast
- Die-Cut Openings: Allow for switches, buttons, LEDs, displays, or ports
- LED and Transparent Windows: Reveal indicator lights and display panels
- Dead Front and Backlit Graphics: Keep visuals hidden until illuminated for a clean, modern look
- Embossed Buttons or Borders: Create tactile buttons and enhanced interface definition
- Protective Hardcoats and Overlaminates: Guard against scratches, abrasion, and chemical exposure
- Finish Choices: Matte, velvet, brushed, gloss, and other custom textures
- Selective Adhesive Zones: Provide adhesion only where needed, leaving windows or tactile elements unbonded
Available Materials Include:
- Polyester (Mylar)
- A flexible, chemical-resistant option ideal for harsh industrial or medical applications
- Polycarbonate (Lexan)
- A rigid, impact-resistant material perfect for overlays exposed to wear, impact, or heat
- Vinyl
- A cost-effective, flexible material commonly used for temporary labeling or branding
- Aluminum and Stainless Steel Panels
- For applications requiring greater structural integrity and resistance to corrosion in industrial settings
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