Protective Shield Solutions
Optically Bonded displays provide superior optical characteristics and mechanical robustness.
Optically Bonded “Cover Glass” can be materials such as glass, polycarbonate, acrylic, touch screens, or other optically clear overlay material placed in front of an LCD panel. If needed, integrated Heaters and EMI/RFI shields can be integrated into the lamination stack up providing additional features for more extreme applications.
Optical Bonding Benefits
Optical bonding eliminates the air gap between display layers, providing superior visual performance and environmental protection for industrial and B2B displays.
- Enhanced Clarity: Significantly reduces internal reflections and increases contrast ratios for sunlight readability.
- Industrial Durability: Provides higher resistance to mechanical shock, vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations.
- Moisture & Dust Prevention: Completely eliminates the risk of internal condensation, fogging, or particulate contamination between layers.
Prevention Features
Display Protection
A displays front surface is typically is a soft plastic material. This front surface is easily scratched, even from routine cleaning. With optical bonding a protective “cover” is placed on the display. Optically bonded displays can be incorporated into a weather resistant system. IDS has bonded cover glass for products use by underwater divers.
Safety
An optically bonded display will help contain materials in the event of breakage (an impact directly to the display or crash in a vehicle).
Dust & Moisture
By eliminating the gap between the LCD and the cover glass, dust and moisture cannot accumulate.
Vibration & Mechanical Shock
It has been demonstrated that an optically bonded display is superior at resisting the effects of mechanical shock and vibration.
EMI Shielding
Heater Integration
Advanced electromagnetic interference shielding solutions engineered to maintain signal integrity and prevent data corruption in high-frequency industrial and medical environments. Our EMI mesh and coatings provide superior attenuation without compromising visual clarity.
Industrial-grade heating solutions seamlessly integrated into the display stack to prevent frost, fogging, and liquid crystal freezing. Essential for outdoor kiosks, aviation cockpits, and extreme cold-storage environments that require constant uptime.
Care & Cleaning Recommendations
To maintain peak resolution and surface integrity, our Protective Shield requires specific maintenance protocols. Regular cleaning ensures long-term optical clarity and prevents surface degradation in industrial settings.
Maintenance Checklist
OLEOPHOBIC
Glass is an easy-to-clean surface. Its low wettability allows liquids to bead and wash away. The coating is both oleophobic and hydrophobic designed to reduce buildup of contaminants invisible to the eye, repel oil, water soap scum, limescale and salt residue. It can be cleaned without the need for harsh chemicals.
ABRASION RESISTANCE
After 8,000 rubbing cycles, water contact angle maintains at 100 degrees.
Test Condition:
Abrasive material: #0000 steel wool
Load: 0.5 kg/cm2
Stroke: 2 cm
Speed: 40 rpm
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS
Filtered water and/or mixture with isopropyl alcohol
Inquire & Full Specifications
Access comprehensive technical drawings, material certifications, and performance data. Our engineering consultants are ready to discuss your specific optical bonding and shielding requirements for rugged B2B applications.
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