24.5" Open Frame Stretched Bar LCD Display for Refrigerator Door Integration

Ultra-wide bar-type TFT LCD module engineered for OEM embedding into refrigerator, freezer, and beverage cooler doors — advertising, product info, and promotional content displayed directly on the glass door.

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Why This Panel

Retail refrigeration OEMs and cold-chain system integrators increasingly want to turn cooler doors into a marketing surface without changing the door footprint. This 24.5" open frame stretched bar panel is designed to be trimmed and embedded directly behind or within the refrigerator door glass, giving a continuous, elongated display strip that fits standard door stiles without a bulky housing.

• Application-ready for refrigeration environments: condensation-aware sealing options, wide operating temperature range, and vertical/portrait-friendly aspect ratio for door-mounted installs.

• Open frame construction: no plastic bezel or enclosure — designed for OEMs who will integrate the panel into their own door frame, mullion, or cabinet structure.

• Cuttable / stretched format: base panel can be trimmed to non-standard width or height to match a specific door stile, shelf rail, or mullion cavity.

Key Specifications

Full electrical, mechanical drawing (DXF/PDF), and optical test report available on request from our engineering team.

Built for Cold-Chain and Retail Door Integration

• Refrigerator / freezer door displays — promotional content, pricing, and product info on beverage cooler and supermarket freezer doors

• Retail cold-cabinet signage — vertical bar format fits door stiles and mullions without redesigning the cabinet

• Convenience store and QSR cold cases — 24/7-rated backlight for always-on operation

• Vending and smart-fridge fronts — open frame form factor integrates behind or within existing door glass

Custom Cutting & OEM Integration

This panel is available as a cuttable stretched bar module: the base glass/TFT cell can be trimmed from its native size down to the exact width or height your door frame, mullion, or shelf channel requires — eliminating the need to redesign your enclosure around a standard panel size.

Our engineering team supports the full integration process:

• DFM (Design for Manufacturability) review of your target dimensions and tolerances

• Cutting method selection (mechanical wheel-cut vs. laser cut) based on precision and edge-quality requirements

• Edge sealing to protect against moisture ingress in refrigerated, high-humidity environments

• Circuit clearance review to confirm the trim line does not intersect active Gate/Source routing or TFT array area

• Full technical documentation package post-approval

Quality & Reliability

• 100% pixel inspection before shipment

• Environmental reliability testing aligned to IEC 60068 test methods (temperature/humidity cycling, thermal shock)

• Structural drop testing per standard transport-packaging benchmarks

• 5–7 year supply lifecycle commitment on core stretched bar panel sizes (reference)

OEM / ODM Services

• Custom brightness, resolution, and interface configuration (HDMI / LVDS / eDP)

• Custom cut dimensions to match your door or cabinet design

• Optical bonding (OCA/OCR) available for enhanced contrast and impact resistance

• Logo branding and private-label packaging

• Wide-temperature backlight options for refrigerated and semi-outdoor conditions

Request a Quote

Send us your target cut dimensions, door/frame mechanical drawing, and expected order volume, and our engineering team will confirm feasibility, provide a DFM review, and issue pricing and lead time — with all terms confirmed in writing before any deposit is requested.

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Technical Q&A for Engineers, Buyers & Project Managers

Reference content addressing the technical due-diligence questions international buyers typically raise before committing to a custom-cut stretched bar LCD project.

1. Cutting Process & Feasibility

What cutting method do you recommend, and what tolerances can you hold?Two processes are used depending on the required precision and how close the cut line sits to the active display area:

• Mechanical wheel cutting (scribe-and-break): cost-effective, suitable for trims with standard tolerance (typically ±0.3–0.5 mm (reference)) and cut lines that stay a safe margin away from the active TFT array.

• Ultra-fast / cold laser cutting: used when the trim line is close to the active area, when a tighter tolerance is required (sub-0.2 mm range (reference)), or when micro-crack control is critical. Laser cutting minimizes heat-affected zone and mechanical stress on the glass edge.

Our engineering team selects the process based on your target dimensions relative to the panel's active area and circuit layout — this is confirmed during the DFM review, not assumed upfront.

Will the cut interfere with Gate/Source routing or the TFT array?This is assessed case-by-case against the specific panel's internal layout. Before quoting feasibility, we typically request:

• Your target cut dimensions and tolerance (mechanical drawing, DXF/PDF preferred)

• The exact mounting orientation (which edge is trimmed)

• Any keep-out zone requirements from your enclosure design

We then map your requested dimensions against the panel's internal Gate/Source driver routing and active array boundary to confirm the cut line stays clear of active circuitry, and flag any conflict before samples are built.

What's the edge quality standard after cutting?Cut edges are inspected for chipping, micro-cracks, and edge flatness under magnification against standard visual inspection criteria (exact acceptance criteria — chip size limits, crack propagation limits — confirmed in your engineering sample report; ask your sales engineer for the current inspection standard document).

2. Reliability & Edge Sealing

How do you prevent moisture ingress and leakage after cutting?Cut edges receive a secondary sealing process — typically UV-cure dispensed sealant applied along the trimmed edge — to close the exposed glass/liquid crystal boundary and block moisture ingress. This is standard practice for any post-cut stretched bar panel and is essential for refrigerated-cabinet applications where condensation and high humidity are expected at the door surface.

Can the cut module pass standard reliability testing?Yes — cut-and-sealed modules are expected to pass the same class of environmental testing as standard panels, at either consumer or industrial grade depending on your target spec. Typical test references (confirm current benchmark data from engineering for this SKU/cutting configuration):

• Temperature/humidity cycling ("double-85" test): 85°C / 85% RH, per IEC 60068-2-3 or equivalent

• Thermal shock: high/low temperature cycling per IEC 60068-2-14 or equivalent

• Structural drop test: per standard transport-packaging drop-test methodology (e.g., ISTA procedures)

Ask your sales engineer for test reports from comparable prior cutting projects — actual pass/fail benchmark data should come from your specific cut configuration, not be assumed from the base panel spec.

Does the sealed edge cause light leakage or color shift (Mura)?Properly sealed edges with correctly applied light-blocking tape/sealant should not introduce visible light leakage or Mura at the edge. This is verified during the DFM/sample approval stage with optical inspection under standard test lighting conditions — request sample photos or a physical sample before committing to production tooling.

3. Cost, Yield & Lead Time

What's the NRE cost and sample lead time to start a custom cutting project?NRE and tooling costs vary by cut complexity (straight trim vs. cut close to active area, single-edge vs. multi-edge trim) (reference — request a project-specific NRE quote; do not publish a fixed figure without engineering sign-off). A first engineering sample run (e.g., 20 pcs) typically takes several weeks from drawing approval to sample delivery — exact lead time depends on cutting method and current production schedule; confirm with your account manager for a firm date.

What yield should we expect at mass production, and what's the MOQ?Yield on cut-panel projects is generally lower than standard uncut panels and depends heavily on cut proximity to the active area and cutting method chosen — expect this to be discussed openly with real data from comparable projects rather than a single blanket number. MOQ for custom-cut panel configurations is 50 units (reference — confirm current MOQ for this specific panel size/cutting spec).

Note to internal team: Before this content goes live, please verify against the live product page and current datasheet: exact aspect ratio, brightness bin, operating temperature range, backlight lifetime, NRE cost range, sample lead time, and mass-production yield/MOQ figures. All (reference) tags above should be replaced with confirmed values or removed.