Placas de vidrio · iconos dead-front · ventanas de display
Placas de vidrio y paneles dead-front para interfaces OEM
Paneles frontales de vidrio serigrafiado con iconos ocultos, ventanas de display, bordes pulidos y montaje adhesivo para controles de equipos premium.
JASPER fabrica placas de vidrio personalizadas para equipos OEM que necesitan una superficie frontal mas dura, limpia y premium que un film acrilico o PET/PC.
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Superficie frontal rigida
Una placa de vidrio no es una etiqueta plastica con acabado brillante.
Una placa de vidrio es una pieza frontal de vidrio serigrafiado para equipos OEM. It can carry a logo, serial or model marking, printed legends, display windows, dead-front indicators, backlit icons, touch-keypad graphics, and adhesive mounting on the same rigid piece.
The difference from a standard label is the substrate. Instead of printed film or metal foil, the front surface is glass: tempered glass, chemically strengthened glass, float glass, or an aluminosilicate cover glass specified around the product requirement. La impresion suele ir en segunda superficie, detras del vidrio, para que el operador toque vidrio y no tinta.
The difference from a PET or PC custom graphic overlay is rigidity. A film overlay bends with the panel and can integrate directly with a membrane switch stack. A glass nameplate gives a harder front, better scratch resistance, a more premium feel, and a cleaner window area for displays or hidden icons.
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What is a glass nameplate?
A glass nameplate is a rigid, screen-printed glass front panel used as a brand plate, display window, dead-front indicator panel, or premium equipment interface. It usually combines second-surface printing, polished or chamfered edges, clear or tinted windows, hidden backlit icons, and 3M adhesive mounting. OEMs choose it when they need a harder and more premium front surface than acrylic or PET/PC film can provide.
Glass options
Confirm the glass, print, window, edge, and adhesive before tooling.
Every glass nameplate moves through the same set of questions before we quote tooling. This review determines whether the project needs a glass nameplate, an acrylic panel, a PET/PC graphic overlay, or a different nameplate route.
| Requirement | Typical options | Design note |
|---|---|---|
| Glass material | Tempered soda-lime glass, chemically strengthened glass, float glass, aluminosilicate cover glass | Choose by impact risk, scratch expectation, optical clarity, and price target. |
| Glass thickness | 0.7–3.0 mm typical for small OEM interface panels; thicker glass by project | Thicker glass feels premium and rigid, but adds weight and raises edge and bonding requirements. |
| Printing method | Second-surface screen printing, digital UV where appropriate, epoxy / polyester ink, ceramic frit ink by project | Second-surface printing protects the graphics behind the glass. Industry silk-screened glass references show fine features such as 0.005 in lines and glass thickness examples from 0.030 in to 1 in; JASPER confirms practical limits per project. |
| Display windows | Clear, tinted, smoked, anti-glare, dead-front, backlit icons | The window must match the LCD, OLED, segment LED, indicator LED, or capacitive touch sensor behind it. |
| Dead-front transmission | 5% or 10% transmission are common industry references for hidden-icon panels | Lower transmission hides graphics better when unlit; higher transmission improves icon brightness when backlit. |
| Edge finish | Polished edge, chamfered edge, radius corners, drilled holes, slots, CNC features | Edge finish affects handling, appearance, adhesive stress, and crack risk. |
| Surface options | Gloss, matte, anti-glare, anti-reflective, oleophobic, anti-fingerprint, anti-scratch coatings | Choose by lighting condition, cleaning routine, touch frequency, and display readability. |
| Adhesive mounting | 3M 467MP, 3M 468MP, 3M 300LSE, 3M 9088 / 9088FL; full or selective adhesive | Adhesive choice depends on enclosure material, glass size, temperature cycling, and cleaning chemistry. |
| Assembly rating | RoHS / REACH; IP54, IP65, or IP67 possible when bonded and sealed correctly | IP rating belongs to the complete assembly, not to the glass alone. |
Material route comparison
Glass, acrylic, PET/PC film, metal, and doming labels are not interchangeable.
They can all sit on the front of equipment, but they solve different problems.
Glass nameplate
Premium hard face, display window, hidden icons, high scratch resistance, and clean HMI appearance.
Acrylic panel
Choose planned acrylic panels when the front needs a lightweight transparent or colored plastic panel that is easier to CNC, laser cut, or form at lower cost.
PET / PC overlay
Use custom graphic overlays for flexible printed film, low-profile adhesive-backed overlays, and membrane switch top layers.
Metal or doming label
Metal nameplates are for durable ID plates; doming label nameplates are raised glossy brand badges, not display covers.
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Send the details that decide whether glass is the right route.
A glass nameplate quote depends on more than artwork. We review glass size, windows, backlight behavior, edge finish, adhesive contact area, cleaning chemistry, and final assembly targets before tooling.
- Panel size, thickness target, and enclosure depth
- Display windows, LED indicators, dead-front icons, and touch zones
- 5% / 10% transmission target or icon visibility requirement
- Polished edge, chamfer, radius corner, holes, or slots
- Pantone / PMS colors, opacity, masks, and printed stack
- Mounting surface: aluminum, powder coat, ABS, PC, acrylic, or painted steel
- Cleaning chemistry, UV exposure, temperature swing, humidity
- RoHS, REACH, UL, medical, automotive, or IP target
What to send
Send an Adobe Illustrator file, press-ready PDF, EPS, DXF for cutting features, or CAD/STEP drawing if you have one. Vector icons and separate cut/window layers reduce review time.
JASPER will review whether glass, acrylic, metal, or PET/PC overlay is the better front-surface route before recommending tooling.
Solicitar cotizacionGlass nameplate questions
Is a glass nameplate the same as an acrylic panel?
No. Glass and acrylic can both be transparent or printed, but they behave differently. Glass is harder, heavier, more scratch-resistant, and often chosen for premium display windows, dead-front icons, and high-end equipment faces. Acrylic / PMMA is lighter, usually easier to cut or form, and often lower cost. It can be the right choice for decorative panels, clear covers, and lighter-duty nameplates, but it should be treated as a separate material route rather than a substitute for every glass design.
Can a glass nameplate include display windows or hidden icons?
Yes. A glass nameplate can include clear or tinted display windows, dead-front printed icons, backlit indicators, and touch-keypad graphics. The key is to design the print opacity, transmission, backlight brightness, and window edge together. If the icon must disappear when off, we plan the dead-front layer around the light source behind it. If the display must remain readable in daylight, we review anti-glare, AR, or tinted-window options.
What files and details are needed for a custom glass nameplate quote?
Send the artwork file, part drawing, display/window layout, target glass thickness, expected mounting surface, edge finish, and application environment. If available, include a STEP file or enclosure drawing, Pantone colors, LED or display specifications, cleaning chemistry, temperature range, and annual quantity. We will review whether glass, acrylic, metal, or PET/PC overlay is the better front-surface route before recommending tooling.
Continue the front-surface material review
Graphic overlays
Return to the Overlays graficos hub to compare printed front-surface options.
Review graphic overlays →Personalizado graphic overlays
Compare glass with PET/PC printed film overlays made from your artwork.
Review custom overlays →Acrylic panels
Use acrylic when the project needs a lightweight PMMA panel or lower-cost clear face.
Review acrylic panels →Graphic overlay materials
Review PET, PC, acrylic, glass, adhesive, coating, and environmental material trade-offs.
Review materials →Get a glass nameplate reviewed before tooling
Send your artwork, panel drawing, display-window locations, backlight notes, and mounting surface. JASPER will review the print stack, glass or acrylic route, edge finishing, adhesive selection, and whether the design should stay as a glass nameplate or move to a custom graphic overlay.
Start RFQ ReviewStill comparing materials? Start with our graphic overlay materials reference.