Industrial touch screen monitors are designed and tested for harsher environments than typical "office" monitors, making them more rugged. They are designed to withstand prolonged shock and vibration, a wide temperature range, and water and dust resistance.

TOUCHTHINK's high brightness/sunlight readable displays are ideal for industrial automation, healthcare, finance/banking, education, gaming/entertainment, home automation, retail, and transportation applications. All of our displays allow you to wear gloves and act as a touch screen, reducing the need for a keyboard and mouse for maximum freedom in designing your system.

Industrial monitors come with various types of screens designed to meet the demands of harsh environments and specific applications. The 3 common types of displays mentioned in this article are for your review.

1. Resistive Touch Screens

Description: 

Resistive touch screens consist of two flexible layers coated with a resistive material, separated by an air gap. When pressure is applied, the layers make contact, allowing the monitor to detect the touch point.

Advantages:

Durability: Resistant to dust, water, and contaminants.

Input Flexibility: Can be operated with a finger, gloved hand, or stylus.

Cost-Effective: Generally cheaper to produce compared to other touch technologies.

Disadvantages:

Lower Touch Sensitivity: Requires pressure, which may affect user experience.

Image Clarity: Slightly less clear due to additional screen layers.

2. Capacitive Touch Screens

Description: 

Capacitive touch screens use a glass layer coated with a transparent conductor. They detect touch through the electrical properties of the human body, which changes the screen's capacitance.

Advantages:

High Sensitivity: Offers a responsive and smooth touch experience.

Clarity and Brightness: Superior image clarity and brightness since it has fewer layers.

Durability: Resistant to scratches and surface wear.

Disadvantages:

Input Limitations: Requires a bare finger or a capacitive stylus; not responsive to gloved hands unless specially designed.

Higher Cost: More expensive than resistive screens.

12.1-inch LED all in one touch panel PC

3. Optical Touch Screens

Description: 

Optical touch screens use cameras or infrared sensors positioned around the edges of the screen. These sensors detect touch by interpreting the disruption of light or infrared beams.

Advantages:

Multi-Touch Capability: Supports multiple touch points, enhancing interactivity.

Durability: No need for additional touch layers, so the screen surface remains intact and durable.

Input Flexibility: Works with any input method, including fingers, gloves, and stylus.

Disadvantages:

Size and Weight: The additional components (cameras/sensors) can increase the size and weight of the monitor.

Cost: Typically more expensive due to the complexity of the technology.

Touchscreen Wall Mounted Monitor

Choosing the right type of screen for an industrial monitor depends on the specific application requirements, including the environment, the type of interaction needed, and budget constraints. Resistive screens are ideal for harsh environments where durability is paramount, capacitive screens offer superior touch sensitivity and clarity, while optical screens provide excellent multi-touch support and flexibility. Our industrial displays feature touchscreens made of durable aluminum alloy housings that are ideal for indoor or outdoor environments and provide an affordable option for industrial automation, commercial display terminal customers.

They support Windows, Android or Linux systems for a variety of end devices. The displays are available in a variety of mounting options: wall mount, desktop, VESA, folding, flush mount, and open frame. We have an independent R&D team and support OEM and ODM services. Please contact us for in-depth cooperation, we can make an industrial flat panel that meets your customized requirements.