Application Spotlight

Application Spotlights highlight real world applications that use Tekra's relevant product solution options.  Our ultimate goal is to help provide you with appropriate product solutions for unique applications while making you aware of market applications you may not participate in.  This section highlights a small sampling of those solutions.  Application Spotlights are a must read for anybody that wants to find a something new or find a better way.

Application Spotlight - Digitally Printed Overlays Using Hardcoated Polycarbonate

December 2019
Knowing when to choose traditional print methods vs. a digital option starts by understanding the digital advantages.

Application Spotlight - Overlay Market – Chemical Resistant Hardcoats Save the Day!

December 2018
This is the final part of the four part series on the overlay market. In this article we will focus on the importance of chemical resistance.

Application Spotlight - Overlay Market Series: The Importance of Scratch Resistance

December 2018
Part three of this overlay market series focuses on the scratch resistance necessary for this market.

Application Spotlight - Overlay Market Series: Iridescence - The Pretty Rainbow Nobody Likes

November 2018
In the second part of this overlay market series we discuss the effects of iridescence and the issues it can cause hardcoats when printing.

Application Spotlight - Overlay Market Series: Yellowing wasn't part of the design

November 2018
This is the first part of a four part series on the overlay market…today’s topic: unwanted yellowness in the graphic.

Application Spotlight - LEXAN™ HPFDF for Freezer Doors

November 2013
Most grocery and convenience stores use door heaters to reduce the condensation that occurs when the freezer door is opened. The problem with this approach is that the amount of energy required to run the heaters is expensive. In this "Application Spotlight" article, learn how LEXAN™ HPFDF resolves this issue without the need to use door heaters.

Application Spotlight - Clear Weatherable Polyester for Outdoor Overlays with Windows

November 2013
Finding a substrate that can meet the requirements of an outdoor overlay application can be challenging. Uncoated films yellow, become brittle, and the inks fade when exposed to UV light. In this "Application Spotlight" article, learn how Tekra's ProTek® Clear Weatherable Polyester Film solves all the tough requirements this application needs.

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