In Based Upon Data: How Thin Are Membrane Switches and Membrane Panels?, we have introduced you the thickness of Membrane Switch and Panel. The membrane panel thickness produced by JRPanel ranges from 0.22mm to 1.17mm.

In fact, if we need a panel with a thickness of 0.8mm or greater, there are 2 options: membrane panel and acrylic panel. Then how do choose and what are the differences bewteen these two?

The Differences Bewteen Membrane Panel and Acrylic Panel

Membrane Panel

Because the film material is relatively soft, even the thickness of the membrane panel is relatively soft and easy to bend. It is also easy to clean.

On the membrane panel, we can change the final appearance and feel of the product through the operation of coating with frosting oil. 

The glossy part that is not coated with frosting oil has good light transmittance.

However, the biggest advantage of the membrane panel is that the material cost is not high, which can effectively help you control your budget.

Acrylic Panel

Acrylic, chemical name methacrylate methyl ester, commonly known as plexiglass. The material properties determine the high hardness of the acrylic panel. Therefore, the acrylic panel is not easy to bend. 

But like the membrane panel, the acrylic panel also has good light transmittance, even better than membrane panel and it very easy to clean. 

Instruments or equipment that use acrylic panels will appear more high-end. Of course, acrylic also means higher production costs.

Which One Should I Choose?

After understanding the characteristics and differences between the two, I believe you have a rough choice.

In general, if you want your equipment or instrumentation to look more high-end, and your budget is not limited, then choose acrylic panels. He will not let you down!

If your budget is limited, then the film panel will be more suitable for you!