Printing Inks for Operator Control Panels

Operator control panels must work reliably, be easy to use, and be insensitive to dirt or dampness. They come in all shapes and sizes, creating infinite design possibilities. Marabu not only offers inks specially designed for operator control panels or membrane switches, we are one of the few specialists to deliver end-to-end expertise - covering inks, adhesives, membranes, films, and production processes.

On many devices (computer, smartphones, consumer electronics), membrane switches are increasingly being replaced by touch panels or touch screens made of glass. The combination of electronics with state-of-the-art glass products results in durable surfaces that are easy to keep clean - making them suitable for medical equipment and building-control systems, for example.

High-opacity screen printing inks for 3C applications/devices (3C = computing, communication, and consumer electronics) meet and exceed the standard resistance and density requirements of the touch panel market.

New inkjet solution for industrial printing tasks

Marabu and Roland DG EMEA offer a joint solution for industrial printing tasks including operator control panels, overlays and front-panel foils.

Roland is supplying the hardware flatbed printer VS-300iS-GO, while Marabu is providing the corresponding water-based digital printing ink MaquaJet DA-RGO.

Suitable Ink Systems for Operator Control Panels

Screen Printing Inks
Digital Printing Inks

UltraGlass LEDGL

UV-LED-curable 2-component ink for glass, ceramics, metals, coated substrates, and PETG
Excellent resistance and unrivalled initial adhesion
With all advantages of UV-LED-curing - sustainable and cost-effective!

UltraGlass UVGL

UV-curable 2-component ink, very durable even without oven drying
Saves energy, time, and space
Perfect for glass packaging and for large panels of flat glass for indoor use

MaraGlass MGL

Solvent-based, high gloss, 2-component ink for indoor decoration
High chemical, mechanical, and dish washer resistance
Free of aromatic compounds: Complies with IKEA Standard MAT-0066

MaraGlass MGLA

2-component, solvent-based ink for glass
Excellently suited for "second surface" outdoor applications
Suitable for lamination with very good bonding properties

MaraGlass MGHT

Outstanding temperature resistance
Fulfils highest adhesion and resistance requirements
Very good opacity

MaraStar SR

High gloss 1- or 2-component ink, solvent-based
Very fast drying and high block resistance
High chemical and mechanical resistances

MaraSwitch MSW

Satin gloss, 1-component ink, solvent-based
Excellent printability and mesh opening
Very flexible ink film, best suited for post-processings such as embossing or die-cutting