MATERIALS FOR MEMBRANE SWITCHES

Specific grades of polyester and polycarbonates are the engineered materials which, over the years, have best met the high Conductive Technologies standards for membrane switch construction.

Materials	Gauge	Moisture Rest.	Weather- ability	Solvent Rest.	Abrasion Rest.	Stability	Remarks
Polyester (clear or matte finish)	.005 .007 .010	E	E	E	G	E	Superior wear, solvent & weather resistance
UV Polyester (matte or textured)	.006 .008 .010	E	E	E	G	E	Superior wear, solvent & weather resistance
Polycarbonate ¹Panel-X	.005 .007 .010	E	G	G	N	E	Excellent clarity for clear surface appearance
²Panel-XS	.005 .007 .010	E	G	G	G	E	Textured surface, non-glare amp; scuff resistance
³Panel-XP	.010	E	G	G	G	E	Textured surface, non-glare amp; scuff resistance
Contact Pad Clear Polyester	.005 .007 .010	E	E	E	G	E	Excellent stability, for permanent applications requiring superior durability Note: Panel-X, Gauge, .015, .020, .030 also available
¹Panel-X	.005 .007 .010	E	G	G	N	E
Spacer Clear Polyester	.005 .007	E	E	E	G	E	Superior solvent wear, & weather resistance
Circuit *Clear Polyester	.005 .007 .010 .014	E	E	E	G	E	Heat stabilized for max. circuit performance

E=Excellent | G=Good | N=Not Recommended
¹ Clear Polycarbonate
² Sand Textured Polycarbonate
³ Pebble Textured Polycarbonate
* Material common in Conductive Technologies switch products

ADHESIVES: Conductive Technologies adhesives used in switch construction have been developed to provide permanence, durability, and compatibility with conductive composition throughout the life of the switch.

TEMPERATURE: Recommended service and storage temperature -20°F to +150°F