In the rapid development of science and technology today, touch screen technology has been widely used in industrial control panels, mining equipment, touch control all-in-one machines, self-service terminals and other equipment, greatly enhancing the interaction experience between users and equipment. Tempered glass, as a high-strength, scratch-resistant, impact-resistant glass material, due to its excellent protective properties, has become the preferred material for the protection of the outer layer of the touch screen. So, how thick tempered glass can be used for the touch screen? This question involves a number of considerations.
The thickness of tempered glass is not the thicker the better, but needs to be reasonably determined according to the specific application scenarios and needs. Generally speaking, the common tempered glass thickness for touch screen ranges from 0.55mm to 2.0mm. Tempered glass within this range can provide adequate protection, but will not have too much impact on the sensitivity and clarity of the touch screen.
0.55mm to 1.1mm: This is the most common range of tempered glass thickness for touchscreens on the market today. It protects the screen from scratches and minor impacts while maintaining good touch sensitivity and clarity. This is the thickness of tempered glass mostly used for smartphones and other consumer electronic devices.
1.3mm to 2.0mm: For devices that require a higher level of protection, such as outdoor-use touch all-in-one PCs or self-service terminals, thicker tempered glass provides better impact resistance. However, thicker glass may increase the overall weight and thickness of the device and may affect touch sensitivity.
3mm to 12mm:
Special thickness applications, for industrial and commercial grade touch screen devices that require a high degree of durability or exposure to harsh environments, the use of 3mm to 12mm tempered glass can effectively resist scratches, collisions, and even a certain degree of drop impact in daily use, protecting the screen from damage and extending the life of the device.
Considerations for choosing the thickness of the tempered glass cover of the touch screen:
1. Protection performance: thicker tempered glass usually has better impact and scratch resistance, but may sacrifice a certain touch sensitivity and increase the weight of the device.
2. Touch Sensitivity: Thinner tempered glass provides better touch sensitivity, but may reduce protective properties.
3. Weight and Thickness: The overall weight and thickness of the device is an important factor to consider when designing, and thicker tempered glass may increase the weight and thickness of the device.
4. Cost: thicker tempered glass tends to be more costly and needs to be considered while ensuring performance and cost control.
5. Use of the environment: such as outdoor kiosk, gas stations, mines and other environments in the use of the product, you need to choose a thicker glass to enhance the impact resistance of the product.
6. Touch chip: ordinary touch chips support limited glass thickness, if you need to use thicker glass, you may need a specific touch program.
Customized solutions:
For the selection of the thickness of tempered glass for touch panels, WIWO can also customize the design according to specific application scenarios and needs. For example, in the need to take into account both the protection performance and touch sensitivity of the scene, you can use a special process of tempered glass thinning or enhancement of the treatment; in the need for a higher level of protection of the scene, you can use a multi-layer structure or special materials to improve the overall protection performance of tempered glass.
In short, the touch screen can use how thick the tempered glass does not have a fixed answer, but need to be based on specific application scenarios and needs to be reasonably determined. By taking into account factors such as protection performance, touch sensitivity, weight and thickness, as well as cost, we can choose the most appropriate tempered glass thickness for different devices to achieve the best user experience and device protection.