Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass with Oleophobic Coating

Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass Specification

Oleophobic AF Coating for Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass

An oleophobic AF coating creates a low-surface-energy layer on the outer surface of the cover glass. It helps repel oils from fingerprints, reduces visible smudges and makes the surface easier to wipe clean.

AF coating is particularly useful for frequently touched displays where appearance, cleanability and smooth touch interaction are important.

The final AF performance depends on the glass substrate, coating formulation, application method and required durability. We can customize the coating configuration according to the intended application and testing requirements.

Anti-Smudge and Oleophobic Glass Coating

Anti-fingerprint cover glass can use an oleophobic surface treatment to reduce visible fingerprints, oily marks and smudges during everyday touchscreen operation. Anti-smudge glass coating is a related term often used to describe this surface function. Actual performance depends on the glass substrate, coating process and application conditions.

For OEM projects, buyers should specify the intended use, cleaning conditions and required coating durability. Contact angle, abrasion resistance and cleanability can be evaluated using agreed test methods and acceptance criteria before mass production.

AF Cover Glass with AR or AG

Advanced Coating Technologies For Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass

Anti-Reflective (AR) + AF Combination

Reflectance: <1.5% at 550nm wavelength

Haze: <0.5%

Transmittance: >93% with AR+AF coating

Durability: Withstands 10,000+ cleaning cycles

Anti-Glare (AG) + AF Combination

Glare Reduction: 60-80% compared to polished surfaces

Surface Roughness (Ra): 0.1-0.3μm

Diffusion Angle: 5°-15° depending on application

Abrasion Resistance: 5,000+ Taber cycles

Pure AF Coating Performance

Oil Contact Angle: >105°

Pencil Hardness: Up to 8H

Chemical Resistance: Withstands alcohol and common cleaners

Coating Thickness: 50-200nm (nano-scale application)

Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass Manufacturing Process

1. Glass Cutting
Glass substrates are cut according to the required dimensions and product design.

2. CNC Machining
Precision CNC machining is used for holes, slots, notches and custom profiles.

3. Edge Processing
Edges can be ground, polished or chamfered according to the application.

4. Chemical Strengthening or Thermal Tempering
The appropriate strengthening process is selected according to the glass material and thickness.

5. Silk Screen Printing
Black borders, logos, symbols and decorative patterns can be printed according to customer drawings.

6. Surface Treatment
AF coating is applied to provide fingerprint and oil resistance. AR and AG treatments can also be combined when required.

7. Cleaning & Inspection
Glass surfaces are cleaned and inspected for dimensions, appearance, coating quality and other specified requirements.

8. Protective Packaging
Finished cover glass is protected and packaged according to the transportation and application requirements.

Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass Industry Applications

Touchscreen Displays

Industrial HMI Panels

Automotive Center Displays

POS Terminals

Interactive Kiosks

Medical Displays

Household Appliances

Smart Home Devices

Consumer Electronics

Control Panels

Vending Machines

Public Information Displays

Frequently Asked Questions

What is anti-fingerprint cover glass?

Anti-fingerprint cover glass is a glass component with an oleophobic AF surface treatment designed to reduce visible fingerprints, oil marks and smudges on frequently touched display surfaces.

How does AF coating work?

AF coating creates a surface that repels oils and reduces adhesion of fingerprints. This makes the glass easier to clean and helps maintain a cleaner appearance during regular use.

Can AF coating be combined with AR or AG?

Yes. AF can be combined with AR for reduced reflection or with AG for glare reduction. Multi-treatment configurations such as AR + AG + AF can also be specified for suitable applications.

Can anti-fingerprint cover glass be chemically strengthened?

Yes. Suitable glass substrates can be chemically strengthened before the AF coating process to improve mechanical durability.

What glass materials are available?

Depending on the application, we can provide soda-lime and aluminosilicate glass options. Material selection depends on thickness, strength, optical requirements and target cost.

Can you manufacture custom sizes and shapes?

Yes. We manufacture custom anti-fingerprint cover glass according to customer drawings, samples and dimensional requirements, including custom holes, slots and edge profiles.

Can custom printing be added?

Yes. Silk screen printing can be used for black borders, logos, symbols and decorative patterns.

What applications use anti-fingerprint cover glass?

Anti-fingerprint cover glass is commonly used for touchscreens, industrial HMIs, automotive displays, POS terminals, medical displays, kiosks, household appliances and consumer electronics.

Do you provide OEM anti-fingerprint cover glass?

Yes. We provide OEM manufacturing from prototype samples to volume production, including cutting, CNC machining, strengthening, printing, AF coating, AR/AG treatment, inspection and packaging.

Request a Quote for Anti-Fingerprint Cover Glass

Looking for custom anti-fingerprint cover glass for your touchscreen or display project?

Please send us:

• Glass thickness
• Glass dimensions
• Material preference
• Drawing or sample
• Holes and cut-outs
• Edge processing requirements
• Chemical strengthening or thermal tempering requirements
• AF coating requirements
• AR or AG combination requirements
• Silk screen printing requirements
• Adhesive or OCA requirements
• Estimated quantity
• Final application

We provide custom OEM anti-fingerprint cover glass from prototype development to volume production.

Request a Quote for your project.