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Plastic Front Panel

Ideal for machinery, equipment and industrial controls.

MPC’s custom plastic front panels are a popular choice for machinery and equipment applications that require a durable and lightweight alternative to heavy metal front panels. MPC’s plastic front panels meet many industry standards for agriculture, construction, food service, manufacturing, marine, military, transportation, utilities/energy, and more.

MPC’s plastic front panels attach to equipment fronts, providing graphical labeling, protecting underlying electronic components, and providing a rigid mounting for switches, gauges and other control devices.

DETAILS

Product Specification

Materials:
Polyester and polycarbonate available.
Finishes:
Depending on material, matte, velvet, gloss, pigmented, metallic, brushed metallic, transparent, clear textured, and transparent colors available.
Thicknesses:
Depending on material, up to 0.030" thickness available.
Fabrication:
Advanced digital die-cutting is used where possible to avoid costly tooling charges. Additional precision fabrication capabilities include milling, countersink and counterbore holes, bending/forming, stud insertion, stand-offs, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesives, and more.
Attachment:
Various adhesive options and/or holes for mechanical attachment.
Copy/Graphics:
Many fonts and design elements are available, as well as your company logo.
Colors:
Color options available. Note: Colors have limited UV resistance. Not recommended for long-term outdoor use.
Standard Sizes:
Wide selection of standard sizes; custom sizes are also available.
Shipment:
15 working days from receipt of order and approval of artwork. Expedited shipment is available for an additional charge.

Why Choose MPC Custom Plastic Front Panels?

Excellent tensile strength and dimensional stability with moderate resistance to abrasion, chemicals, stains and extreme temperatures.
Resists machine and tool impacts, and will not shrink or stretch with temperature changes.
Provide an alternative to metal panels that is durable and lightweight at a lower cost.
MPC’s advanced fabrication capabilities reduce your lead time and costly tooling charges.
Available in one-piece panel construction with one sheet of plastic with graphic elements, or in a two-piece panel construction with plastic and graphic elements mounted to a metal panel for rigidity and support.

Specialized Material Options for Your Application

Metalphoto of Cincinnati offers nameplates in a variety of standard material options, including our proprietary Metalphoto® substrate. Metalphoto is photosensitive anodized aluminum, which features a silver and black photographic image that is embedded within the sapphire-hard anodic layer of the aluminum. This combination gives a Metalphoto part an outdoor life of over 20 years, and makes it extremely resistant to damage or degradation from environmental factors like abrasion, UV fading, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and corrosion from saltwater exposure. The National Association of Graphic and Product Identification Manufacturers (GPI) Industry Standards and Practices Manual identifies Metalphoto as the most durable printed aluminum substrate available, and it has been trusted by industry, government and military organizations like Caterpillar, The US Navy, NASA, and Boeing for over 50 years. Metalphoto offers many unique features including:

  • Lasts over 20 years outdoors without fading or degradation.
  • Uniquely resistant to damage or degradation from environmental factors like abrasion, UV fading, harsh chemicals, extreme temperatures, and corrosion from saltwater exposure.
  • Exceptional image resolution that allows for photo image, security and microprint options.
  • Ability to support unique information, including a unique barcode or QR code and letter/number combination on every piece.
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Looking for other material options? MPC has the fabrication capabilities to custom build your nameplates out of many standard materials, including aluminum, anodized aluminum, stainless steel, brass, polyester, polycarbonate, and vinyl.  Not sure which material is best for your application? Contact our expert sales engineers now and we’ll help you build the perfect nameplate for your project.

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Not only was their pricing competitive, but the laser engraved metal plates were done quickly and looked excellent. Their team is great with communications, and the entire experience was outstanding. They’ve definitely earned a repeat customer with us!

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20 Years with No Problems

LeBlond Ltd. has been using Metalphoto of Cincinnati for at least 20 years with no problems. I never worry about the quality of product. We always receive competitive pricing and on-time delivery.

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