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Metal name plates

Superior durability, finish and resistance to harsh conditions, metal nameplates are an excellent choice for applications that require important information such as company branding, loadings, ratings and safety information to be clearly displayed for many years.

Features

  • Common substrates include; Aluminium, Stainless Steel and Brass

  • Metal nameplates can be anodised, etched, dyed, embossed, printed, brushed or formed. Or a combination of techniques

  • A range of gauges from 0.2mm to 3mm in various grades

  • Customisable shapes and sizes

  • Variable information can be added via print, etching / engraving or stamped with a press

  • Can be supplied with mounting holes, adhesive backed or both

  • Various prortective coatings and finishes available

Branding / Substrates

Depending on the application and environment, graphic overlay materials can be specified to resist harsh environments such as high moisture, high UV and chemicals. Tactile Feedback of switches can be built into the keypads by insertion of stainless steel tactile discs or embossing of the overlays. Permark can supply either Female Clinch or ZIF connectors


Lighting Options
Electroluminescent Lighting (EL) Can Be Incorporated Into Membrane Keypads, And Is Achieved Through A Printing Process, Thus Giving Great Flexibility In Customizing The Design To Your Specific Application.


Lumitex Is A Patented Woven Fibre Optic Sheet Commonly Used For Applications Such As LCD Backlighting, Membrane Switches, Machine Vision Applications.

Applications

Valve Tags
Rating plates
VIN Plates
Compliance Plates
Chain Tags
Control Panels
Asset Tags
Brand Identification
Fire Door Rating Plates
Promotional Items
Dials & Scales
Award Plaques

Technical Requirements

We can assist with advice at the design stage of a product development. Information that is helpful in providing an accurate quote can include the following:

Operating Voltage

Operating Voltage (V)
Operating Current (mA)
Max Loop Resistance (ohms)
EMI Shielding required
ESD Shielding required

Contact Configuration

Matrix
Common bus
Combination

Tactile Switching

Stainless Steel Inserts
Inserts & Emboss
Emboss Only

Termination

None
Clampon Female
ZIF

Usage

Low (0-15 actuations per day)
Med (30 + actuations per day)
High (100 + actuations per day

Envinronment

Outdoors
Humidic Sealing
Chemical or toxic exposure

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