Wherever the final design of the operator interface is defined by the customer or an existing enclosure must be retained, Open-Frame Panel PCs provide the ideal solution. By intentionally omitting an external front bezel, these OEM integration components are specifically designed for rear mounting (Rear-Mount) or flush installation into custom enclosure constructions.
Maximum Design Freedom for OEMs: Since the Panel PC does not include its own front bezel, the front panel of your machine or kiosk defines the final appearance. The system remains completely hidden behind it.
Flush and Easy-to-Clean Installation: When mounted correctly (e.g. rear-mounted behind a glass panel), the result is a completely flat surface without edges where dirt or dust could accumulate.
Flexible Mounting Options: Open-Frame systems feature adjustable side mounting brackets (flanges) or integrated VESA mounting preparations on the rear, greatly simplifying mechanical integration into almost any sheet metal or plastic construction.
Long-Life Industrial Platforms: Despite the open-frame design, the systems still provide the industrial reliability expected from professional hardware: long-term component availability, extended temperature support, and robust touch technologies (PCAP/resistive).
Kiosk, Vending, and Point-of-Information (POI) Systems: Ideal for ticket machines, ATMs, interactive information terminals, or parcel lockers where the hardware is integrated into a vandal-resistant outer enclosure.
Special Machinery & Medical Technology: Perfect when the operator panel must be integrated flush into an ergonomic glass front or a closed control console.
Multimedia & Digital Signage Applications: Integration into interactive walls or furniture installations in retail environments, museums, or reception areas.
Unlike conventional Panel PCs, an Open-Frame system does not include a closed decorative outer housing with a front bezel. The display and PC hardware are mounted on an open metal chassis specifically designed to be screwed from the rear into a precisely dimensioned cutout in a wall, enclosure front, or machine panel.
How is protection against dust and water (IP protection) achieved with Open-Frame models?
Since the PC itself does not include a front bezel, the final protection rating largely depends on the installation method. By using continuous sealing gaskets between the display edge of the Open-Frame PC and the customer-side front panel, front-side IP65 protection can easily be achieved.
Which touch technologies are best suited for Open-Frame installations?
Modern Open-Frame installations primarily use projected capacitive touchscreens (PCAP). These allow the system to be mounted behind an additional thick protective glass layer (True-Flat design). Touch input continues to work precisely through the glass, providing excellent protection against vandalism and wear.
