Elevator screen-printed glass panels

Elevator screen-printed glass panels are interior components that combine screen printing technology with tempered glass. Their core functions are to identify floor buttons, enhance aesthetics, and provide safety protection; they are key interactive and visual components within the elevator car.

I. Core Characteristics

Safety and Durability: The base material is mostly tempered glass, which has 3-5 times the impact resistance of ordinary glass. When broken, it shatters into non-sharp particles, preventing accidental passenger injuries. The screen-printed layer is wear-resistant and scratch-resistant, and does not easily fade or peel off over long-term use.

Functional Integration: Floor numbers, symbols (such as door open/close buttons, alarm buttons), and brand logos can be directly printed on the glass surface. Some panels can also be integrated with touch technology to achieve a unified "identification + interaction," replacing traditional metal or plastic panels.

Visual Adaptability: Supports various screen printing effects such as monochrome, multi-color, gradient, and matte finishes, matching different elevator interior styles (such as modern minimalist and business luxury), enhancing the overall aesthetics of the elevator car.

II. Key Process Requirements The quality of elevator screen-printed glass panels relies on strict process control. The core requirements include the following three points:

Substrate Treatment: Tempered glass must first undergo surface cleaning and polishing to ensure it is free of oil stains and scratches, avoiding any impact on the adhesion of the screen printing layer. Some high-end products will undergo a pre-coating treatment to enhance light-blocking or fingerprint resistance.

Screen Printing Accuracy: The printing accuracy of characters and patterns must be controlled within 0.1mm to ensure that floor numbers are clearly identifiable and that button markings are precisely aligned with the touch module below to prevent accidental touches.

Curing and Testing: After screen printing, the glass must undergo high-temperature baking (usually 120-180℃) to ensure a tight bond between the ink and the glass. The finished product must be tested for abrasion resistance (e.g., no marks when rubbed with steel wool), corrosion resistance (resistance to cleaning agent wiping), and light transmittance.

III. Common Designs and Applications

Signage Design: Floor numbers are often printed in bold (e.g., boldface, Microsoft YaHei), with the font size determined by the panel size (usually 10-20mm) for easy passenger identification. Emergency buttons (such as alarm buttons) are often silkscreened in red to visually distinguish them from regular buttons.

Style Matching:
Business Elevators: Black or dark gray silkscreen is commonly used, paired with transparent or light gray glass to create a sophisticated and professional feel.

Residential Elevators: Light-colored silkscreen (e.g., silver, off-white) or simple patterns can be added to enhance the warm and inviting atmosphere.

High-End Venues (e.g., hotels, shopping malls): Often combined with metallic inks or gradient effects to enhance the decorative appeal.

Special Functions: Some panels incorporate light-guiding materials into the silkscreen layer to achieve backlighting, ensuring clear visibility in dark environments (e.g., emergency lighting during elevator power outages).

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