Vandal-Resistant Touch Panels for Public & Industrial Applications
IK10 (20J) impact-rated touch screens engineered for kiosks, outdoor terminals, and industrial HMIs—designed to help reduce breakage, downtime, and long-term maintenance cost in real deployments. Results depend on enclosure support, bonding method, and installation conditions.
Is IK10 the right choice for your project?
Many teams search “IK10 touch screen” because their device will be installed in public or harsh environments. Use the quick checklist below to confirm whether IK10 is required—or if a lower IK level is more cost-effective.
Choose IK10 when
- Device is unattended (kiosk / terminal)
- Installed in high-traffic public areas
- Risk of intentional vandalism
- Downtime cost is higher than glass replacement cost
A lower IK may work when
- Device is supervised (controlled access)
- Main risk is accidental impact, not vandalism
- Front is protected by bezel/recessed design
- Maintenance access is easy and low cost
What IK10 is NOT
- Not a scratch rating (that’s a different topic)
- Not “glass thickness only”
- Not guaranteed by panel alone—system design matters
- Not a replacement for good enclosure support
Built for Impact, Abuse, and Long-Term Use
In public and industrial environments, touch screens face tools, accidental hits, repeated stress, and vandalism. An IK10-oriented design helps reduce cracked glass incidents and protects device uptime—especially for unattended systems.
Best-fit scenarios
- Outdoor kiosks & wayfinding systems
- Self-service terminals in public areas
- Industrial control panels (HMI)
- EV charging stations & smart city terminals
Final impact performance depends on glass type, edge support, bonding, enclosure rigidity, and installation conditions.
What is IK10 (and what it means in practice)
An IK10 touch screen is designed according to the IK impact protection rating (IEC / EN 62262). IK rating describes mechanical impact resistance—not scratch resistance or surface hardness.
IK10 in one line
IK10 = 20 joules of impact energy, commonly described as roughly equivalent to a 5 kg object dropped from 0.4 meters (simplified illustration).
Engineering boundary note
IK ratings are defined as a test method applied to an assembled enclosure/device per the applicable standard. A touch module alone does not guarantee system-level IK10 performance unless validated within the final mechanical structure, bonding method, and installation conditions. This page provides early-stage engineering guidance—not a substitute for system-level impact testing.
Why IK10 matters for public devices
Higher uptime
Fewer cracked screens and fewer service calls (deployment-dependent).
Lower lifecycle cost
Reduced replacement frequency over the lifecycle (deployment-dependent).
Safer public use
Stronger front structure for high-traffic devices.
Integration confidence
Specified with enclosure support in mind.
Engineering note: don’t over-specify
Not every public application requires IK10. If your device is supervised or protected by enclosure structure, a lower IK rating may reduce cost while still meeting reliability goals.
What Actually Determines IK10 Performance (System-Level)
In many breakage cases labeled as “glass failure”, the root cause is insufficient enclosure/edge support or installation constraints— not glass thickness alone. Use this checklist to align mechanical design with your target IK level.
Key factors influencing real-world impact results
- Cover glass type & tempering method
- Edge support / clamping design (critical for edge hits)
- Bonding method (air gap vs optical bonding)
- Enclosure rigidity and back support
- Impact location (center vs edge) and striker geometry
- Installation constraints (orientation, gasket compression, fastener torque)
What to share for an accurate IK recommendation
- Enclosure drawing or front-bezel structure
- Mounting method (panel-mount / open-frame / kiosk integration)
- Bonding preference and sealing requirement (if any)
- Primary impact risk: accidental vs intentional
- Service access and downtime tolerance
IK Rating Reference (Impact Energy & Engineering Starting Points)
The IK standard defines impact energy, not glass thickness. Values below reflect common engineering starting points for early-stage estimation and must be evaluated together with edge support, bonding, enclosure rigidity, and installation constraints.
| IK Code | Impact Energy (Joules) | Typical Impact Description* | Typical Cover Glass Starting Point (System-Dependent)** |
|---|---|---|---|
| IK00 | 0 | No impact protection | N/A |
| IK01 | 0.14 | Very light mechanical impact | ~1.1 |
| IK02 | 0.20 | Very light mechanical impact | ~1.1 |
| IK03 | 0.35 | Light mechanical impact | ~1.1 |
| IK04 | 0.50 | Light mechanical impact | ~2.0 |
| IK05 | 0.70 | Moderate mechanical impact | ~2.0 |
| IK06 | 1.00 | Moderate mechanical impact | ~3.0 |
| IK07 | 2.00 | Increased mechanical impact | ~3.0 |
| IK08 | 5.00 | Heavy mechanical impact | ~4.0 |
| IK09 | 10.00 | Very heavy mechanical impact | ~5.0 |
| IK10 | 20.00 | Severe mechanical impact / vandal resistance | Typical starting point: ~6mm (system-dependent) |
* Note: Impact descriptions are simplified for practical understanding.
Important Engineering Notice: Thickness alone does not define IK compliance. Actual performance depends on glass type & tempering, edge support, bonding method (air gap vs optical bonding), enclosure rigidity, and installation conditions. Final IK rating should be validated at the complete system level.
Eagle Touch IK10 Capabilities
Our IK10-oriented touch screens are engineered as complete touch modules—balancing impact resistance, optical performance, and stable touch behavior for industrial and public environments.
Core configuration (typical)
- Custom sizes: 10.1" to 65"
- Cover glass: starting point ~6.0mm (system-dependent)
- Surface: Anti-Glare (AG) / Anti-Fingerprint (AF)
- Operating temperature: -20°C to +70°C
- Touch: PCAP multi-touch
- Controller options: mainstream solutions (project-dependent)
Optional engineering enhancements
- Optical bonding / full lamination
- Outdoor UV-resistant printing
- EMI / ESD design support
- Glove & wet-touch tuning (project-dependent)
For an accurate recommendation, share your enclosure structure, mounting method, impact-risk scenario, target IK level, and any sealing/bonding requirements.
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