The technological advancements and demand for consistent productivity in every situation have led to the transformation in the industrial sector. Outdated and inefficient user interfaces have been replaced by touch screens. Out of the many options available, most industries rely on resistive touch screens for simplified processes and improving efficiencies.
So what makes resistive touch technology the best pick for industries? Here are few reasons behind it.
Great Enclosure Compatibility:
Resistive touch screens have always been in demand, especially in the industrial sector. One of the basic reasons is the compatibility they offer with various applications. They easily meet the NEMA 12/4/4X and IP65/66 standards for environmental exposure and are effortlessly sealed in the bezel of an industrial display.
Easy to Operate with Gloved hands and Stylus:
Resistive touch screens are purely pressure-sensitive which means anything that presses against the display surface will make the sensor register a touch. This quality of resistive touch technology helps in improving efficiency. When a high precision touch is required, a stylus will work accurately compared to a bare fingertip. In industries where it is mandatory to wear heavy safety gloves at work, resistive screens work with it flawlessly. They can be operated anyway with either bare fingers, gloved hands or any type of stylus.
Cost-Effective Solution for Heavy Industrial Applications:
Most importantly, resistive touch screens offer the most economical solution for industrial applications. Resistive touch screens are easy to integrate and embed in many applications, keeping the development costs significantly lower than other available solutions. Therefore, it is considered the best alternative to a PCAP solution which is an expensive one.
Overcoming the Durability Challenge with Armored Resistive Touch Screens:
When it comes to durability and optical clarity, standard resistive touch screens seem unfit among some quality options available on the market. However, A D Metro has overcome the limitations of traditional resistive touch technology with its unique invention of the ULTRA resistive touch sensor. ULTRA is designed with a patented durable glass surface that is waterproof, scratch, abrasion and chemical resistant. The armored glass surface of Ultra is suitable for IP67 and NEMA 6 enclosures and offers easy integration into many applications. Its compatibility with standard resistive controllers, offering USB-HID support, enables rapid product development and accelerates time to market.
A D Metro offers ULTRA resistive touch screen with various enhancements options to meet diverse demands. The available enhancements include alternative thicknesses of Borosilicate glass, Anti-Reflective (AR) and Hydrophobic coatings, Anti-Glare (AG) coating, Foam or adhesive mounting gaskets, Chemically strengthened backer, Polycarbonate substrate, Graphic underlay / Printed laminations and Port to diaphragm.
Although ULTRA is an advanced touch sensor, it offers the most economical solution for touch screen applications.
