Materials

RVS

Properties:

• strong

• high resistance to corrosion

• decorative

• sustainable

• solvent resistant

• weatherproof

• resistant to running seawater

Brass

Properties:

• strong
• decorative
• high conductivity
• readily machined

Polycarbonate foil

Properties:

• high chemical resistance
• scratch resistant surface
• good adhesion of printing inks
• high transparency
• good temperature resistance
• shrink-free processing
• great mechanical strength

Polyester foil

Properties:

• high chemical resistance
• scratch resistant surface
• good adhesion of printing inks
• high transparency
• good temperature resistance
• shrink-free processing
• great mechanical strength

Lexan

Properties:

• high optical purity
• high impact resistance
• 250 times stronger than glass of the same thickness

Combination

Front and control panels are often manufactured from a combination of the above materials - for example, an aluminium carrier to which a printed polyester foil is applied and, where relevant, embossed for membrane-switch controls.