5 Reasons To Use Armagard's Washdown Touch Screen Cabinets In Your Food Plant
Discover why Armagard's washdown touch screen cabinets are the right choice for your food or pharmaceutical plant. Benefit from waterproof touch screens that work reliably under intensive daily cleaning. Enjoy lifetime support and industry-leading warranties from a manufacturer with 30 years' experience.
Here are five reasons to choose Armagard touch screen enclosures for your factory floor.
1. You Buy With Confidence From A Proven Manufacturer
Armagard enclosures protect IT equipment for some of the biggest food brands in the U.S., including Cargill, Tyson Foods, Smithfield Foods, and more.
These companies trust Armagard enclosures to keep their plants running reliably 24/7. Armagard has built its name on this dependability, with a worldwide reputation to prove it.
You benefit from Armagard's 30 years of experience, plus an in-house manufacturing process that ensures your aseptic touch screen cabinets deliver maximum reliability.
2. You Get NEMA Protection And 316 Stainless Steel As Standard
Safely install a waterproof touch screen computer or 55" TV in a washdown environment.
Armagard touch screen enclosures are industry-rated against water and particulate ingress. A NEMA 4/4X rating seals each unit against jet washing, so you can confidently install a touch screen in any wet location.
Armagard's interactive shop-floor terminals are made from food-grade (316) stainless steel, which is corrosion resistant, antibacterial, and easy to clean—ideal for industries regulated by strict sanitation standards.
Avoid enclosures made from plastic or lower grades of steel. These are likely to harbor bacteria, and they can degrade or rust under washdown. Armagard's 316 enclosures, on the other hand, provide years of safe, reliable use, making them a great long-term investment.
3. You Can Create The Ideal Workstation For Your Operators
Choose from a range of options to maximize the efficiency of your waterproof touch screen workstation.
Armagard's washdown touch screen cabinets are available with a range of custom options. Create the most optimized workstation for your staff:
- Different sizes: Get the ideal size workstation for your shop floor. Choose from 17", 21.5", or 24" touch screen computer cabinets, and 42" or 55" interactive TV enclosures.
- Keyboards and mice: Add extra functionality with an optional keyboard shelf, keyboard drawer, or integrated NEMA 4 keyboard with trackpad (touch screen PC enclosures only).
- Versatile mounting: Use wall, ceiling, or stand mounting (depending on model) to install workstations in the most efficient location for your staff.
- Climate controls: Armagard's interactive food processing TV cabinet is available with three levels of environmental control. The range-topping enclosure protects a screen from -22°F to 95°F.
4. You Avoid The Drawbacks Of Waterproof Displays And Panel PCs
Install the small computer tower of your choice and easily access it at any time.
A washdown touch screen enclosure has several benefits over a sealed panel PC or a purpose-built, waterproof TV:
Use The Computer Or TV Of Your Choice
A touch screen cabinet allows you to install the small computer tower of your choice. You guarantee compatibility with your existing systems by using a computer with the exact specifications you want. Similarly, an interactive shop-floor board gives you the flexibility to use virtually any slimline, VESA-ready screen.
Enjoy Easy Maintenance
An enclosure allows you to access your hardware at any time. You can remove and upgrade your computer, screen, or content management system whenever you want, without waiting for a specialist engineer. This means you get updates and repairs done faster, which boosts uptime.
Benefit From A Lower Total Cost Of Ownership
Washdown touch screen cabinets have an expected 10-year lifespan. You can use the same enclosure to protect successive computers or screens over several years, making it highly cost-effective.
This makes an enclosure a great investment compared to a sealed panel PC, which might need to be replaced in its entirety if it breaks beyond repair.
Maximize Uptime With Complete Critical Systems Protection
An enclosure protects your critical IT systems against more than just water. The steel body and toughened glass window protect against physical damage, and key-operated locks prevent unauthorized access.
You get critical systems protection that delivers maximum manufacturing uptime. When a computer, screen, or component does need replacing, enclosures give you easy access to get the job done quickly, with minimum disruption to your processes.
Start Using An Enclosure Straight Away
Armagard's touch screen cabinets are delivered fully assembled. Simply position the enclosure and install your tower computer or VESA-ready screen—no specialist engineer needed!
5. You Enjoy Long Warranties And Lifetime Support
Armagard's washdown touch screen cabinet benefits from industry-leading warranties and Armagard's 30 years of experience.
You want maximum reliability and longevity from your shop-floor touch screens. Armagard provides the reassurances you're looking for:
- Expert sales support that ensures you get the right enclosures for your plant.
- An industry-leading, five-year mechanical warranty and up to five-years' warranty on electrical components.
- Lifetime customer support.
You can be confident that your washdown touch screens will boost productivity, maintain hygiene, protect uptime, and work reliably for years to come.
Contact Armagard To Find Out More
Contact Armagard to discuss the best washdown touch screen cabinet for your food plant, pharmaceutical application, or washdown location.
Call +1-866-434-0807 or fill in a contact form to request more information.
This post was written by Ben Telford
As Armagard's head of content, Ben oversees the production of articles, web copy, guest blogs and more. He aims to make Armagard's expertise in digital screen protection accessible to customers so they can choose the right solutions for them. Find Ben on LinkedIn.
