Sure Grip Controls Inc. (Sure Grip) announces the expansion of its portfolio of miniature thumb controls. Complementing its extensive line of joysticks, handles, switches, control electronics and other components, Sure Grip has added SIL 2/PLd compatible versions of its miniature thumb controls. The new redundant configurations increase Sure Grip’s already broad range of configuration options […]
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HydraForce renews agreement to distribute Epec Electronics
HydraForce Inc. and Epec Oy (Ltd.), a company specializing in mobile electronic controls and mobile electronic vehicle system technologies, have renewed their partnership agreement. HydraForce has been officially authorized to distribute the full line of Epec electronic controllers, displays, and telematic products under the Epec brand name (under the previous agreement, select controllers were private […]
Mobile machine controllers for electrohydraulic requirements
Helios Technologies announced the launch of uControl mobile machine controllers, an innovative new product offering developed under its Enovation Controls brand that delivers precise proportional control for heavy-duty equipment in ultra-rugged environments. “The new uControl platform is a major opportunity for our customers with complex electrohydraulic requirements,” said Josef Matosevic, the company’s President and CEO. […]
Compact excavator features advanced hydraulic controls
The R2-series E88 compact excavator from Bobcat comes with several new advanced features to provide high power and lift capacity and extra productivity. The machine has a 14% increase in over-the-side lift capacity, as compared to the previous generation. The E88 comes equipped with dual-flange track rollers, integrated counterweight, extra machine weight and added track […]
Electronic control units for hydraulic valve control
Argo-Hytos is launching new sophisticated and versatile proportional electronic control units for hydraulic applications. The EL7 control unit offers multiple types of analog input signals (nine) and also gives the user the option to switch to the CAN bus interface. Everything is easily parametrizable via Bluetooth using the ARGO-HYTOS app, which is free to download […]
JSA single-axis joystick for aerial work platform equipment
Sure Grip Controls Inc., a subsidiary of Bailey International LLC, announces the launch of a new joystick designed specifically for Aerial Work Platform (AWP) equipment. The JSA single-axis joystick features a patent-pending, durable design that is compatible with most other single axis joysticks to ensure compatibility across scissor and vertical lift equipment manufacturers. The new JSA single-axis joystick features an ergonomic design that provides outstanding operator “feel” and ease of […]
Flex Fit wireless controls provide flexibility for mobile hydraulic applications
Columbus McKinnon Corp. announces the availability of Flex Fit, the company’s latest wireless radio control for mobile hydraulic applications. Offered in flexible designs with numerous programmable functions, Flex Fit is ideal for applications using on/off or “bang-bang” hydraulic controls. When compared to restrictive, hardwired pendants or stationary consoles, Flex Fit wireless controls help improve operator […]
JSC CAN series joystick for rugged, off-road market
Sure Grip Controls, a subsidiary of Bailey Hydraulics, is announcing the release of the JSC CAN series joystick. The dual axis JSC CAN series joystick was designed and manufactured for the rugged off-road market, with IP69K and IP67 sealing and durability testing to more than 5 million cycles or 20 million operations. This joystick utilizes […]
Hydac controllers certified to ISO 26262:2018
Hydac is pleased to announce that their TTControl 500 family of high-end controllers, the HY-TTC 500, has received ISO 26262:2018 certification for functional safety up to ASIL C fro TÜV Nord. This means that the same high level of functional safety needed for off-highway machinery such as cranes, construction equipment and material handling equipment can […]
Heavy-duty multi-function joystick handles for mobile or industrial equipment
J.R. Merritt Controls expanded its line of heavy-duty joystick handles with the introduction of the G56 and G58 multi-function handles. The G56 and G58 were engineered around performance and comfort, while focusing on modular designs to simplify and streamline the configuring process. Both handles were designed for ultimate usability and feature their own unique shapes. […]
