LCD Monitor Manufacturer | ZWBA
Shenzhen Zhiwei Technology Co., Ltd. — Shenzhen, China

Open Frame Touchscreen Guide

Capacitive versus infrared touch for open frame displays.

Illustrative monitor schematic (not a product photograph): LCD monitor — front view

An open frame touchscreen is a display without a finished consumer bezel, made to be built into a machine or kiosk. The evidenced model on this site, the ZTMC0, offers capacitive or infrared touch across 10 to 32 inch sizes with 1920 by 1080 resolution and a metal case. The touch choice is the first decision for most buyers of this model, because it decides how the operator interacts with the machine.

Capacitive touch works like a phone screen: it responds to a bare finger with a smooth, precise feel, and it suits clean indoor machines where the operator's hands are bare. Infrared touch works by breaking light beams across the screen surface, so it responds to a finger, a gloved hand or a stylus, and it suits industrial posts, outdoor kiosks and situations where gloves are worn.

The trade-offs are durability and feel. A capacitive front glass can be made flush and easy to clean, while an infrared frame tolerates a wider range of inputs but adds a frame around the viewing area. A buyer should describe the operator, the gloves if any, and the cleaning regime in an enquiry so the company can confirm the touch type for the size and enclosure.

Order quantity and lead time are confirmed per model in enquiry, and prices are not published on this site.