EDITORIAL - Rugged Hygienic Displays for Food and Beverage Production

In the food and beverage manufacturing industry, hygiene isn’t just a priority—it’s a mandate. Equipment in these environments must withstand intensive cleaning, resist contamination, and operate reliably in wet, dusty, and high-humidity conditions. Interworld Electronics’ range of Stainless Steel Monitors are designed specifically for these challenges, offering a durable and hygienic display solution for food processing plants, commercial kitchens, and packaging lines.

Designed with high-grade 304 stainless steel or optional 316 stainless steel, these monitors offer excellent resistance to corrosion, rust, and bacterial growth. Displays are available with both fully-enclosed protection or front-panel protected designs, making them suitable for both full washdown environments or control cabinet installations where only the front interface is exposed. Seamless construction enables easy cleaning and helps prevent the buildup of contaminants. With ingress protection ratings of up to IP66/IP69K, these displays are built to endure high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns.

Interworld Electronics offers several form factors to suit different installation needs, including the FABS series (panel mount), and the ViTAM and PhanTAM series, which offer fully sealed, stand-alone options. From compact 7" models up to 23.8" widescreen displays, there’s a model suited to any point on the production line. They also support resistive touch, ideal for use with gloves, often crucial for maintaining sterile environments or in areas where the display may be covered in liquid, or food waste; or projected capacitive touch, a more rugged option with anti-scratch protection. Optional high brightness features also help to maintain screen visibility even in sunlit, semi-outdoor or mobile food production environments.

These monitors are designed for reliability and performance, displaying critical process data with clarity and consistency. Vibration and shock protection makes them ideal for harsh environments where they may be exposed to ongoing vibration or impact, such as on a manufacturing line. Their fanless design reduces dust circulation and maintenance needs, while wide operating temperature support—up to -20°C~60°C—ensures stable performance even in extreme conditions. Some models also support a wide power input range of up to 9~36V DC.

Connectivity options include HDMI, USB, DP, DVI and VGA ports, providing users with a range of options for connection to other systems. An external OSD keypad on the rear of the system also enables users to easily adjust certain systems settings, without compromising ingress protection and hygiene.

Installation is simple and flexible, with mounting options such as VESA, yoke, swing arm, and floor stands. This adaptability ensures ergonomic positioning and improved operator workflow in fast-paced or space-constrained environments.

Interworld’s Stainless Steel Monitors are more than just durable—they’re an investment in food safety, production uptime, and compliance. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current system or starting a whole new food and beverage business, these displays offer a reliable, low-maintenance solution designed to minimise downtime and reduce long-term repair costs.

Explore the full range of Stainess Steel Monitors on our website and discover how Interworld Electronics can help you keep your operations running clean, safe, and efficient.