Important strain coefficients for touchscreen integration

Strain coefficients at 20°C of common materials in the construction of touchscreen solutions

MaterialStrain coefficient 10^-6Application
Substrate Glass9Touchscreen
Borosilicate glass3.3Touchscreen
Polyester65Touchscreen
Polycarbonate6.5Touchscreen
Steel13Enclosure / Front Panel
Aluminium24Enclosure / Front Panel
ABS7.2Enclosure / Front Panel