Touchscreen Technology Comparison
         
OVERLAY
  Accuracy Responsiveness Impact
Resistance
Wear
Resistance
Gloves Dusty
Environments
Washdown
Environments
Hazardous
Areas
Polyester
Overlay/Glass
Lexan
Glass
Resistive Best Best Good Good Best Best Better Class 1
Div 2
Infrared Good Better Best Better Best Poor Good Class 1
Div 1&2
SAW Good Good Good Best Better Good Poor Class 1
Div 2
Projected
Capacitive
Good Good Better Better Good Better Best Class 1
Div 1&2

Hazardous Area Notes:
All touchscreens are Class I Div 2 non-incendive UL certified when used with Strongarm 17" & 19" displays. (21.3" & 22" WS certification pending.)
Projected Capacitive is considered safest for Div 1 or purge (with Infrared as an acceptable alternative), without barrier or isolator.