Interelectronix offers a wide range of different materials for carrier boards in order to perfectly optimize a touchscreen to the defined requirements.
In addition to support frames made of aluminum and stainless steel, Interelectronix also offers plastic support frames for certain applications.
Plastic is an inexpensive material and offers many options in terms of color and design.
Furthermore, plastic is a non-conductive material. If electrical conductivity is particularly relevant for your application, you are making the right choice with plastic.
##Trägerplatten plastic for consumer applications
For touchscreen applications that are not exposed to any particular mechanical or thermal risks, the plastic carrier frames can be used excellently.
The use of plastic carrier plates is preferably used in industries such as medical technology or traffic engineering as well as in POI or POS systems that are installed indoors.
The low cost of the material, as well as an economically and technically efficient way of shaping makes plastic carrier frames an optimal product for mass production.
##Design and design freedom
The main advantage of a plastic carrier frame is the freedom of design and coloring. The material is extremely malleable and almost all shapes and design ideas can be realized.
Plastic is easy to dye, and bright and bright colors can be easily realized. It is also technically possible to print on plastic carrier frames. This allows you to optimally realize an individual and market-oriented design with plastic.
##Nachteile of Plastic Carrier Frame
However, the thermal and mechanical strength of plastic support frames is much lower than that of metallic carrier frames. The material is also flammable and unsuitable for outdoor use, because light and heat lead to rapid aging of the material.
For harsh areas of use or outdoor applications, it is therefore not advisable to use plastic carrier frames.
