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Metal Overlays

Control panel overlays for rugged environments.

Product Highlights

MPC’s metal front panel overlays are the preferred choice for outdoor and heavy-duty applications that require exceptional durability. Our metal control panel and instrument panel overlays meet many Department of Defense and aerospace specifications, as well as other industry standards for agriculture, construction, food service, manufacturing, marine, military, transportation, utilities/energy, and more.

Our metal overlays are designed for attachment to equipment fronts and are typically produced from thin-gauge aluminum (.012″ to .032″). They may be formed or bent with fabricated openings to house gauges, switches and dials; fitted with mechanical fasteners or adhesive, and more.

DETAILS

Product Specification

Materials:
Metalphoto® or anodized aluminum
Thicknesses:
.003", .005", .008", .012", .020", .032", .063", .090", .125"
Finishes:
Matte (non-reflective with flat finish), Satin (lustrous semi-reflective material), #4 (brushed to resemble a stainless steel finish), Gloss (highly reflective, mirror-like). Note: #4 starts at .032" thickness; Gloss is available in .020" only.
Fabrication:
Advanced tooling for precision fabrication capabilities including milling, countersink and counterbore holes, bending/forming, stud insertion, stand-offs, permanent pressure-sensitive adhesives, and more.
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:
Standard and custom sizes up to 24” x 40”.
Shipment:
15 working days from receipt of order and approval of artwork. Expedited shipment is available for an additional charge. Foil thicknesses require 15-20 working days.

Why Choose MPC’s Metal Front Panel Overlays?

Exceptional resistance to weather, UV, extreme temperatures, chemicals, abrasion and corrosion, remaining readable for the life of your part with little maintenance.
Provide graphical labeling and durable mounting for switches, gauges and other control devices, while protecting underlying electronic components.
Advanced fabrication reduces your lead time and costly tooling charges, while delivering a metal panel overlay to your exact specifications.
Printing options include our highly durable Metalphoto® process, vibrant screen-printed anodized colors, and conventional screen-printed epoxy or enamel inks.

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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The Right Material for Your Project

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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No Minimum Quantity, Get A Quote for Any Size Job

We have no minimum piece requirement. Our minimum production run is $400 per part number, excluding set-up fees/tooling. Contact us regarding your project.

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Accurate And Cost Less

Our overlay prototypes arrived ahead of schedule, were accurate and cost less than what we paid with our previous supplier.

Kurt Hebel
Symbolic Sound

Always Get What I Need

When I order our nameplates, panels and labels, I always get what I need in a professional manner, price and delivery.

Schneider Brothers Electric, Inc.

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