OEM / ODM Bar LCD Cutting Solutions

Any Bar-Type LCD Size, Cut to Your Project

Your enclosure is long and narrow. Standard 16:9 panels are not. We cut and rebuild mother panels into bar-type LCD modules at the exact length, height and aspect ratio your product needs, and deliver them complete with backlight, edge sealing and control board.

Request an Engineering Review · Request Samples · See Reference Model HT508HBM

The Problem We Solve

Shelf-edge signs, transit information strips, elevator and kiosk bars, machine status displays and ceiling-mounted route displays all need long, slim screens. Off-the-shelf catalogs cover only a few sizes, and each catalog bar panel has a fixed resolution, interface and brightness.

If your project does not match those sizes, you normally face three bad options:

• Redesign the enclosure around a standard panel

• Tile several small panels with visible seams and extra controllers

• Wait for a panel maker to open a new product line, which needs very high volume

Cutting a mother panel into your size removes all three.

What We Offer

Custom bar LCD modules, cut to your size. Give us the target active area and outline, and we engineer, cut, seal, backlight and assemble it into a working module.

Example: What One Mother Panel Can Become

The table below shows how one 55" UHD mother panel (3840 × 2160, 1209.6 × 680.4 mm) can be cut into different bar formats. These are illustrative examples; we can also cut to non-standard heights according to the feasibility result.

The 2/3 cut is our reference model, the HT508HBM. Other mother-panel sizes (32" to 86" class) can be used to reach other widths.

How the Cutting Project Works

1. Feasibility Review (typically 1–3 working days†)

Send us your target size, tolerance, brightness, interface and expected volume. We check the mother panel's cell layout (gate/source routing, TFT array boundary, seal line and driver IC position) and return a written feasibility report with a recommended cut line, process and risk list.

2. Engineering and Quotation

We confirm the cutting method, edge-seal design, backlight modification, mechanical drawing and electrical interface. You receive a quotation with NRE (if any), unit price, MOQ and lead time.

3. Prototype Samples

Standard lead time is 2–3 weeks; custom projects typically take 4–6 weeks. A first batch of about 20 pcs† is common for validation.

4. Validation

You test the samples in your product. We provide inspection records and, where agreed, environmental test data. Drawings, materials and process parameters are frozen at sample approval.

5. Mass Production

Production runs under a locked process, with in-line inspection and final functional testing. Our capacity is 12,000+ units per month, with support for small-batch, repeat and volume programs.

Our Cutting and Sealing Capability

Cutting methods

We recommend the method per project, rather than forcing every design into one process.

Edge quality

Typical acceptance criteria†:

• No chipping into the seal or active area

• No micro-cracks propagating toward the active area at 20× inspection

• Ground or polished edges where handling safety or sealing requires it

• 100% visual inspection under magnification

Edge sealing

After cutting, the exposed cell edge receives a secondary seal, typically UV-curable adhesive dispensing along the full cut edge, followed by curing and inspection. This protects against moisture ingress and liquid-crystal leakage.

Optical control

Edge light leakage, color shift and Mura are controlled by black edge treatment or light-shielding tape, backlight and light-guide alignment to the new outline, and optical inspection at multiple gray levels and RGB patterns after sealing.

Reliability validation

Typical validation plan†, scoped per project:

Where Customers Use Our Cut Bar Displays

• Smart retail: shelf-edge strips, aisle and floor information bars, convenience-store signage

• Transportation: bus, rail and metro passenger information, ceiling and platform displays

• Digital signage: window-facing bars, menu boards, lobby and elevator displays

• Industrial automation: machine-integrated status bars, control-panel strips

• Commercial interiors: hospitality, banking and exhibition installations

• Gas station and kiosk terminals: pump-top and kiosk information bars

Why Work With Us

• Manufacturer direct. You deal with the factory's engineers, not a trading layer.

• One partner from cut to complete module. Cutting, sealing, backlight, control board, OSD and packaging are managed together.

• Low entry barrier. MOQ 1 unit on standard specifications; custom MOQ confirmed at quotation. Samples before bulk orders.

• Predictable delivery. 2–3 weeks standard, 4–6 weeks custom.

• Compliance ready. CE, FCC, RoHS and ISO 9001; REACH and WEEE compliant; UL / CCC / EAC available on request.

• 12-month warranty with engineering support.

• Verifiable company. Shenzhen Hantu Jiashi Technology Co., Ltd., established 2014. Public registry records are available on our website.

OEM / ODM Service Models

Commercial Terms

• Incoterms: EXW, FOB, CIF

• Payment: T/T for bulk orders, L/C for large-volume orders, PayPal for samples, O/A for long-term partners

• NRE: quoted per project scope; may be credited against volume orders subject to agreement

• Confidentiality: NDA available before you share drawings

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you really cut any size?We can cut any custom bar size that fits within the mother panel and passes the feasibility review. Limits come from the panel's internal layout (driver and routing areas), the mother-panel dimensions and your tolerance requirements. We tell you early if a size is not feasible and propose the nearest workable alternative.

Does cutting change the resolution?Yes. The pixel pitch stays the same, so the resolution follows the cut. For example, cutting a 55" UHD panel at 2/3 height gives 3840 × 1440. We confirm the exact resolution and timing before you commit.

Is a cut panel as reliable as a standard panel?With a controlled cut process and a proper edge seal, a cut module can meet the environmental requirements of commercial and industrial signage. Reliability is validated per project, and test data on comparable projects is available on request.

What do I need to send to start?Target active area and outline, tolerance, brightness, interface, touch requirement, operating environment, expected annual volume and, if available, your enclosure drawing (DXF / STEP).

What is the expected yield in mass production?We target 95% or better first-pass yield† once the cut process is validated and locked.

Can you supply the control board and cables too?Yes. We supply HDMI / VGA control boards with OSD, LVDS or eDP cables and power accessories, or adapt to your own mainboard.

Start Your Custom Bar LCD Project

Tell us the size you need. Our engineering team replies within 24 hours with a feasibility assessment.

• Email: chenhua@hitulcd.com

• Website: www.hitulcd.com

• WhatsApp / WeChat: +86 18173373517

† Standard industry value or typical target. Final values are confirmed in the approved specification and quotation for your project.