Industrial Electric Joysticks

FAQs

What is contactless hall effect technology?

Contactless Hall Effect Technology is a sensing technology used in various devices such as industrial joysticks, sensors, switches, and controls. It utilizes a non-contact magnetic field to detect the position of an object or movement, making it a reliable and accurate method of sensing.

What different applications are finger joysticks designed for?

Finger joysticks are designed for different applications such as remote controls, robotics, construction equipment, cranes, armrests, and other industrial applications that require high reliability and robust operation. They are suitable for controlling single-axis or multi-axis movement and can be equipped with spring return functionality.

What is the y-axis in relation to a joystick?

The y-axis refers to the vertical axis, which controls the up-and-down movement of the joystick handle. The other axis is the x-axis, which controls the side-to-side movement of the joystick handle. Together, the x and y axes allow for multidirectional control of the joystick.

Maintaining NEMA 4 Rating When Making Enclosure Penetrations

Cutouts are very common when modifying enclosures for push buttons, indication lights, conduit entries or mounting hardware. Cutting into an enclosure runs the risk of eliminating the protective nature of the NEMA rated attributes. Proper steps must be followed in order to preserve the NEMA rating of an enclosure.

Devices mounted to the enclosure must have the same NEMA rating as the enclosure. 

This means that if the devices are installed to the manufacturer's specifications, they will be able to maintain the NEMA rating of the enclosure. 

Water tight conduit hubs must be used when running wire through a cutout in an enclosure. 

There are many different types of conduit hubs that are used to secure conduit to an enclosure. However, only certain conduit hubs are rated for a watertight seal. By using water tight hubs, the NEMA rating of the enclosure is maintained.

Bonded washers are necessary when mounting hardware to an enclosure.

If standard mounting hardware is used, the NEMA rating of the enclosure will no longer be maintained. Bonded washers have rubber gaskets that make a watertight seal around the drilled hole. It is also important to make sure the material used for the bonded washer matches the material of the enclosure. Stainless steel enclosures require stainless steel bonded washers.