Hardcoat Films for Switches

Tekra's Marnot™ and ProTek™ hardcoat films are ideal for membrane switch overlay applications. These films are polycarbonate and polyester substrates that have been specially treated so that their surfaces can be selectively textured, embossed or printed with UV inks. Available in finishes ranging from glossy clear to textured matte black, Tekra hardcoat films offer a range of display options.

Hardcoat films resist scratching and staining from a broad spectrum of foods, household cleaners and aggressive chemicals. For special applications, such as medical equipment, Tekra hardcoat films may be embossed or otherwise thermoformed without sacrificing performance characteristics.

For full information, please refer to the Hardcoats products section.

Polycarbonate Films for Switches

Polycarbonate films from Bayer Films Americas offer high light transmittance, excellent surface uniformity and ease of processing. Available in clear, natural and smoke-tint for light diffusion, and black, Bayer polycarbonate films offer a range of display options.

Bayer Makrofol® polycarbonate films are printable, die-cuttable, thermoformable, embossable, and heat sealable. For special applications, such as medical equipment, a special polycarbonate/polyester blend, Bayfol® film, offers enhanced mechanical durability and chemical resistance.

For full information, please refer to the Polycarbonate products section.

Polyester Films for Switches

Polyester films from DuPont Teijin Films™ are versatile and durable answers for membrane switch display applications. Available in super clear, hazy and opaque white, these films offer a range of brilliant display options.

DuPont Teijin Films polyester films are printable, metallizable, die-cuttable, can be heat stabilized, and are solvent resistant. Most varieties provide excellent adhesion to a broad range of varnishes and inks, including UV inks.

For special applications, such as medical equipment, DuPont Teijin Films polyester films also offer low shrinkage, heat sealability, high dielectric strength, and enhanced resistance to moisture, gas, heat and chemical attack.

See DuPont Teijin Films Polyester Film Selection Guide