PCAP Touch Modules for High-Impact Public and Industrial Systems
Custom projected capacitive (PCAP) touch modules for unattended public installations and industrial equipment exposed to elevated mechanical impact risk.
Custom PCAP Touch Modules for Impact-Oriented System Designs
We design and manufacture custom projected capacitive (PCAP) touch modules for public and industrial equipment requiring elevated mechanical durability.
As an OEM supplier, we support project-based configurations and cooperate with system designers to align mechanical structure, touch performance, and deployment requirements.
Most IK-oriented projects begin with early discussion around enclosure rigidity, mounting boundary, and front sealing strategy—before final stack-up is locked.
Scope note: We provide an IK-oriented module design and integration guidance. Formal IK classification depends on verification on the assembled enclosure/device under the applicable test method.
- Custom sizes and mechanical layouts
- Project-based configuration control
- Support for long-term OEM programs
Do you actually need IK10?
A quick fit check helps avoid over-spec cost or under-spec field breakage risk.
IK10 is usually considered when:
- Unattended public device (kiosk / terminal)
- High-traffic installation with front access
- Intentional impact is a realistic scenario
- Downtime or service access is constrained
A lower IK target may work when:
- Supervised or controlled-use environment
- Primary risk is accidental impact
- Recessed / protected front structure
- Maintenance and replacement are manageable
IK10 is not:
- A scratch or surface hardness rating
- A panel-only guarantee without enclosure design
- A substitute for system-level validation
- A replacement for deployment risk review
In unattended installations, front assembly failure typically results in device downtime, service dispatch, and replacement cost—so impact targets are best aligned early in the design stage.
Next: definition, engineering principle, minimum input, or reference table.
What IK10 means → | Engineering principle → | Minimum info to start → | IK reference (optional) →
What does IK10 mean?
IK is a mechanical impact protection rating defined in IEC/EN 62262. IK10 corresponds to a 20-joule impact energy level.
IK10 is typically specified for unattended public installations such as self-service kiosks, ticketing terminals, and outdoor payment systems—where intentional front impact is a realistic scenario and service access may be limited.
Common deployments: EV charging stations · ticketing terminals · outdoor payment kiosks · access control terminals
- Standard: IEC/EN 62262
- IK10 level: 20 J (impact energy)
- Purpose: mechanical impact resistance classification
Common misconceptions
- IK is not a scratch rating. (Different standards and test methods apply.)
- IK is an impact-energy classification. It does not describe optical or surface performance.
- For touch systems, the meaningful result is system-level. Evaluation should match the assembled front structure and test method.
For full classification levels and simplified reference values, see IK rating reference (optional) →
How IK10 performance is achieved in practice
IK defines impact energy. In real deployments, impact resistance is primarily determined by the assembled front structure.
For touch systems, the variables that most often influence impact behaviour include:
- Edge support and frame constraint: how the glass is supported, clamped, or recessed
- Bonding method: adhesive type, bonding area, and whether an air gap exists
- Cut-outs and geometry: corners, openings, and local stress concentration
- Enclosure rigidity: how the front assembly transfers and distributes impact energy
- Installation boundary: mounting tolerance, bezel clearance, and gasket compression
Where formal IK classification is required, verification should be performed on the assembled enclosure/device under the applicable test method.
Minimum information to start an engineering review
You can start with incomplete specifications. The items below are usually sufficient to determine feasibility and configuration direction.
1) Approximate touch size
Diagonal size range or visible area is acceptable at first.
2) Impact scenario
Unattended/public exposure and expected impact direction (front / edge).
3) Enclosure concept
Photo, sketch, or CAD excerpt showing bezel / support / openings.
4) Operating conditions
Indoor/outdoor, temperature range, glove/wet needs (if any).
If you already have a target IK level, share it. If not, we can begin by reviewing the deployment context and front structure constraints.
Technical Evaluation & Project Progression
Structured collaboration to define feasibility, configuration direction, and controlled advancement within your program timeline.
Technical Alignment
Application review, impact exposure clarification, and mechanical boundary confirmation.
Configuration Direction
Module structure approach, integration method, and validation pathway definition.
Project Advancement
Sampling plan, documentation alignment, and preparation for formal RFQ stage.
Typical starting point: concept sketch or reference photos + impact scenario + approximate size.
Capability Scope
Custom PCAP touch modules configured per project requirements. Structure and thickness are defined against enclosure design and validation targets.
10.1″–65″
Custom sizes
Project-defined
Cover glass and support method
PCAP
Multi-touch
Indoor / Outdoor
Deployment-dependent
Optical bonding, surface treatment (AG/AF), glove/wet tuning, and EMI/ESD measures are defined case by case during engineering review.
Video overview of typical IK-oriented module configurations.
IK Rating Reference
Mechanical impact protection levels defined under IEC/EN 62262.
View Full IK Classification Table
| IK Code | Impact Energy (J) | General Description* |
|---|---|---|
| IK00 | 0 | No protection |
| IK01 | 0.14 | Very light mechanical impact |
| IK02 | 0.20 | Very light mechanical impact |
| IK03 | 0.35 | Light mechanical impact |
| IK04 | 0.50 | Light mechanical impact |
| IK05 | 0.70 | Moderate mechanical impact |
| IK06 | 1.00 | Moderate mechanical impact |
| IK07 | 2.00 | Increased mechanical impact |
| IK08 | 5.00 | Heavy mechanical impact |
| IK09 | 10.00 | Very heavy mechanical impact |
| IK10 | 20.00 | Severe mechanical impact / high exposure |
Cover Glass Notes (Reference Only)
- Cover glass thickness varies by support condition, bonding method, and cut-out geometry.
- Project ranges may include 4–8 mm+ depending on the assembled front structure.
- Where formal IK classification is required, verification should be performed on the assembled enclosure/device.
*Descriptions are simplified for early-stage discussion. Always align impact targets with the applicable standard and test method.
Engineering Review
Send your application details. We respond with configuration direction and next steps.