Industrial joysticks
Which joystick to choose?
Joysticks are becoming increasingly popular in the industrial sector. They can be installed in cranes, factory machines, agricultural and forestry machinery, etc.
They are tending to replace traditional controls to make them more ergonomic.
Industrial or off-road vehicle joysticks are much more than simple control devices. They are the essential link between the operator and the machine, offering precise control in a variety of environments and applications.
Which application?
What configuration?
Discover the different configurations and options available to meet your specific needs:
- ^Digital joysticks: Binary control for simple on/off tasks.
- ^Analogue joysticks: Continuous, precise control, used for progressive signal variation (CAN, Ethernet, Profinet, Profibus etc.)
- ^Hall effect: Equipped with sensors that offer increased reliability and wear resistance, ideal for demanding environments.
- ^ Spring return: automatic return to the centre
- ^ Friction brake: hold in position
- ^ Notched: position held by notches for applications subject to strong vibrations.
What environment?
The choice of joystick depends on the environment in which it will be used:
- ^Indoors: Standard joysticks are often sufficient for indoor use.
- ^Outdoor: For this, it's essential to opt for weather-resistant joysticks that can cope with variations in temperature and humidity.
- ^ATEX environment: In potentially explosive areas, ATEX joysticks are designed to meet strict safety standards by avoiding any source of ignition.
What type of handle?
The joystick handle is crucial to ergonomics and safety:
- ^Integrated buttons: Some industrial joysticks feature integrated buttons for even more intuitive operation, which can be ideal for complex applications.
- ^Deadman function: This feature ensures operator safety by instantly switching off the signal if the handle is released, reducing the risk of accidents.
Our expertise
As a specialist in mobile machines, efa integrates joysticks into your solutions. We create your customised joystick by adding control buttons and sensors to the joystick. We modify the electronic board and recalibrate the signal according to your needs.
We can also integrate these controls into complete man-machine interfaces such as instrument panels, desks, armrests, etc.
Because your requirements are so high, efa is committed to providing you with the safest, most efficient products possible. They will be adapted to your machines and equipment to make operators’ work easier and more efficient.
We offer different types of joysticks to best suit the constraints of your environment.