Alcon Medical Device Nameplate
process
Singular ID graphics
Decorated polycarbonate
application
Medical Equipment Label
challenge
Create nameplate with finely detailed individual grpahics using presusre sensitive adhesive for final assembly
solution
Typically the Singular ID process, which creates individual metal graphics, uses a heat activated adhesive for finely detailed graphics. The trademark symbol for the Alcon logo is an example of a small scale graphic, measuring only .050" in diameter. The challenge for this nameplate was assembly to the final product didn't allow for a heat activated adhesive. Applying the aluminum graphic to a decorated polycarbonate carrier meant fine metal graphics could be included while using a pressure sensitive adhesive for final assembly. The polycarbonate background was printed to match the medical product. A pressure sensitive adhesive was laminated to the back for easy assembly.