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Professional Industrial Joysticks

Product diversity is not a dream. Commonly we used touchpad, trackball, mouse buttons as pointers for most applications. However, there is another professional industrial and rugged pointing device that can be used to control a large variety of heavy equipment — Industrial joysticks. From Medical to the industrial, agricultural and military. 

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Don’t be overwhelmed! Here are a few things to check out what you can find at Mate Technology: 

Hand Joystick

Hand joystick is mostly used for heavy machineries, such as backhoes, loaders, motor graders, forklifts, cranes, winches, construction machines, and agriculture machines. 

You can choose from:

  • Hall effect or potentiometric
  • Different axes – single/double/multiple
  • Interfaces like USB/analog/RS232/RS485/RS422/CAN(2.0B) etc
  • Sealing above panels: IP54/IP65/IP67
  • Number of Pushbuttons 

Product link as below:

https://www.matend.com/product-category/hand-joystick/

Thumb Joystick

Thumb joystick is also called fingertip joystick, finger joystick is mostly used for robotic(ROV/UAV) operations, medical instruments, wheelchairs or so that needs precision cursor positioning. This compact-sized thumb joystick can be a great choice with mini-sized and can be customized with wheels or an ergonomic design slider. 

You can choose from:

  • Hall effect 
  • Different axes – single/double/multiple
  • Output signal – Analog 0.5V-4.5V, (0 -5 V), (4-20mA)
  • Indicator LEDs
  • Mechanical options: Spring return to center part or High torque 

Product link as below:

https://www.matend.com/product-category/thumb-joystick/

Desktop Joystick

Desktop joystick is integrated with a finger joystick and push buttons in a desktop housing. The desktop joystick can be used in common Windows systems and keycodes can be programmed and defined via protocol. Plug and play, no driver needed. You can simply attach the desktop joystick to the USB interface and move it freely. Ergonomic design for comfortable hand-holding. We also attached magnets on the back of the MKF-JS02 which can be absorbed on the metal plate surface. 

You can choose from:

  • Hall effect 
  • Different axes – single/double/multiple
  • Interfaces: USB 2.0 HID, RJ45(RS232 + RS485 optional), CAN, RS485
  • Push buttons on the top of the joystick
  • Emergency button available 
  • Indicator LEDs
  • Mechanical options: Spring return to center part or High torque 

Product link as below:

https://www.matend.com/product-category/desktop-joystick/

Naval Engine Control Lever 

Naval engine control lever is used in boats, professional vessels, ships, and yachts. It can control 2 engines, with throttle control and gear control functions. With CAN communication indication, synchronization indication, and error indication included. Double Hall sensor with full temperature range linear compensation. High-quality stainless steel shell, waterproof and salt spray resistance, friction resistance positioning, 3 mechanical gears(DNR). 

Find Suitable and Professional Solutions at MATE TECH 

Mate Technology focuses on professional computer peripherals for most Industrial, Medical, Military applications. We dedicate to serve clients with our rich experience and profession of know-how, strong control of quality, and innovation on our products. If you need help selecting the right components for your motion control needs or need custom solutions, contact us today.