Why Resistive Touchscreens Are Popular for Commercial Applications

Jun 27, 2022

If you’re looking for one or more touchscreens to use in the workplace, you may want to choose resistive. Resistive touchscreens are a popular choice for commercial applications. They are used by retail stores, banks, manufacturers, restaurants, amusement parks and more. Regardless of what type of business you operate, chances are it can benefit from a resistive touchscreen. Resistive touchscreens offer several benefits that make an excellent choice for commercial applications.

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Doesn’t Require Conductive Contact

You can’t perform touch commands on a resistive touchscreen without using a bare finger. Resistive touchscreens support all types of touch commands, including those performed with a conductive object — such as a bare finger — and those performed with a nonconductive object.

Available in Multiple Technologies

Resistive touchscreens are available in multiple technologies. They all involve the use of multiple layers that contain electrodes. With that said, there are different types of resistive technology. Some resistive touchscreens use 4-wire technology, whereas others use 5-wire resistive technology. For commercial applications, this means you’ll have multiple options from which to choose. You can choose the technology that’s best suited for your business’s needs.

Durable and Long-Lasting

Touchscreens used in commercial applications are often exposed to more wear and tear than those used in consumer applications. Fortunately, resistive touchscreens are durable and long-lasting. They can withstand more use than other types of touchscreens. Resistive touchscreens feature a rugged design that protects them from damage.

Easy to Clean

Another benefit of using resistive touchscreens for commercial applications is that they are easy to clean. Resistive touchscreens will develop fingerprints and smudges. While there’s no way to prevent this from happening, you can easily clean resistive touchscreens. Wiping the screen with a microfiber cloth will typically clean it. For stubborn fingerprints and smudges, you can use a small amount of water.

The bottom line is that resistive touchscreens are easy to clean. You don’t have to use any special cleaning products, nor do you have to disassemble them.

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Integrated LCD

Like all touchscreens, resistive touchscreens feature an integrated display. The display typically consists of a liquid-crystal display (LCD). It works in conjunction with a touchscreen controller to provide a touchscreen interface. The display will produce images on the screen. Touching the display will send signals to the touchscreen controller. The resistive touchscreen will then respond to your touch commands with the appropriate action. These are just a few reasons why resistive touchscreens are a popular choice for commercial applications.

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