Industrial Joysticks Built for Demanding Environments

In construction machinery, marine and offshore control, and harsh industrial settings, precise and reliable control is non-negotiable. MATE’s industrial joysticks are engineered for accuracy, durability, and easy integration, giving OEMs and system integrators a stable, long-life HMI foundation from prototype to mass production.

What Sets MATE Joysticks Apart

Precision you can feel

• Contactless sensing (Hall-effect options) delivers smooth linear output and consistent centering over a long service life.

• Tunable response curves, dead-zone, and damping help you match operator feel to application needs.

Built for tough environments

• Rugged mechanical structures with metal cores and sealed components resist dust, oil, moisture, and shock.

• Spring-return or friction-hold mechanisms are available to suit fine positioning or long-throw proportional control.

Integration made simple

• Multiple outputs to fit your control architecture: analog voltage, digital/switch, and CAN bus (CAN 2.0B / J1939 / CANopen project-defined).

• Panel-top or sub-panel mounting, single/dual/three-axis options, and a wide handle ecosystem (buttons, thumbwheels, triggers).

Operator-first ergonomics

• Compact thumb and fingertip formats for dense control consoles.

• Full-hand handles with configurable button/trigger layouts for complex functions and gloves-on operation.

A Family That Scales With Your Project

Thumb Joysticks (compact, single/dual-axis)

• Ideal for remote controls, auxiliary channels, and handheld devices where space and power are limited.

• Smooth proportional control with optional integrated switches.

Fingertip Joysticks (high-precision micro-movement)

• Excellent for camera/gantry positioning, medical imaging, and inspection systems needing fine motion control.

• Consistent centering and repeatability reduce operator fatigue.

Multi-Axis Console Joysticks (single/dual/three-axis)

• Robust platforms for vehicle and deck controls—cranes, winches, AWP, excavators, loaders, and municipal equipment.

• Configurable handles with buttons, rockers, and thumbwheels consolidate more functions at the operator’s hand.

Single-Axis Heavy-Duty Levers

• Proportional control for hydraulics and actuation where a strong, mono-axial motion is preferred.

• Suited to outdoor, marine, and high-shock environments.

Typical Applications

• Construction & Agriculture: boom/arm proportional control, auxiliary hydraulics, steering and propulsion assist.

• Marine & Offshore: deck machinery, winches, hoists, thrusters, pilot and engine room consoles.

• Industrial & Robotics: gantries, AGV/AMR control stations, inspection and test rigs.

• Medical & Imaging: camera positioning, bed/trolley motion, precision micro-movement.

• UAV/ROV & Special Vehicles: teleoperation consoles, mobile command stations, firefighting and municipal fleets.

Engineering Support From Concept to Launch

• Co-development & customization: handle layouts, button/trigger mapping, spring force, detents, dead-zone, and output profiles tailored to your use case.

• Documentation & tooling: 2D/3D models, cutout drawings, wiring pinouts, and sample test reports to shorten your design-validation cycle.

• Manufacturing readiness: DFM guidance for panel design and harnessing; consistent quality from pilot runs to volume production.

Why Choose MATE

• One ecosystem, many form factors: unify the operator experience across thumb, fingertip, multi-axis, and single-axis controls under one brand.

• Rugged by design: materials and sealing strategies selected for real-world industrial duty.

• Responsive service: fast sample turns, clear documentation, and engineering support that keeps your program on schedule.

Let’s MATE It Together.