Open frame monitors are bare-chassis LCD displays engineered to be built into kiosks, gaming machines, ATMs, and industrial equipment rather than to sit on a desk. AplusLCD supplies two families: the cost-effective LH series (250-500 nits) for indoor machines, and the high-brightness LD series (up to 1500 nits) with optional PCAP touch for semi-outdoor and sunlight-readable installations. Both are built on industrial-grade components rated for 24/7 operation and offer VESA mounting with flexible VGA/DVI/HDMI inputs — no MOQ, with 1 pc samples accepted.
LH vs LD — choose by the light around the machine
Selection starts with the ambient light around the machine, not the machine itself. The LH series at 250-500 nits is the workhorse for indoor equipment — gaming machines, ATMs, self-service kiosks, POS terminals, and industrial control panels where ambient light is normal room lighting.
Step up to the LD series when the display will sit near a window, inside a glass-fronted kiosk, under bright retail lighting, or anywhere sunlight may reach the screen. Its IPS/VA panels reach 1500 nits with wide viewing angles, so content stays legible from the angles a standing customer actually uses. LD models also offer optional PCAP multi-touch — the right choice when the kiosk or terminal is interactive rather than display-only.
An open frame integrates with your enclosure
Because there is no outer casing, the monitor mates directly with your equipment: standard VESA patterns (75×75 mm or 100×100 mm) or custom brackets locate the panel, front OSD buttons stay accessible through a bezel opening, and 12V DC power (on many models) plus VGA/DVI/HDMI signals arrive through whatever opening your cabinet provides. Depth stays minimal so the unit fits behind thin kiosk facades, and the -20°C to +70°C operating range covers unconditioned spaces such as arcade floors, transit shelters, and warehouse terminals.
Since 2008 we have shipped open frame displays to more than 50 countries, and every integration — from a one-off prototype to a thousand-unit OEM programme — is supported by engineers who confirm panel dimensions, mounting, and interface fit against your enclosure drawing before you buy.