Control Built
Around the Operator
Industrial joysticks for demanding mobile and industrial machinery, configurable around your application, operating environment and interface requirements.
- Thumb
- Fingertip
- Hand
- Full-Grip
From Thumb Control
to Full-Grip Operation
Different machines require different levels of control. Our joystick portfolio ranges from compact thumb controls to robust hand and full-grip joysticks for demanding applications.
Thumb Joysticks
Compact proportional controls for applications where installation space, precision and low operating force matter.
Fingertip Joysticks
Precise joystick control for operator panels, armrests and compact multi-axis control interfaces.
Hand Joysticks
Robust operator controls for machine functions requiring a larger grip, precise movement and reliable operation.
Full-Grip Joysticks
Configurable control grips combining primary machine control with buttons, rollers and additional operator functions.
More Than
a Joystick
The right joystick is defined by more than its size and grip. Movement, mechanical behaviour, operator functions, sensing technology and electrical interface can be selected around the machine and the way it is operated.
Movement &
Mechanics
Select the movement and mechanical behaviour to match the function — from precise proportional control to levers designed to remain in position.
Operator
Functions
Additional functions can be integrated directly into the grip, keeping frequently used machine controls within easy reach of the operator.
Sensing &
Redundancy
Different sensing technologies and output configurations are available depending on the joystick, performance requirements and application.
Electrical
Interface
Interface options allow the joystick to be integrated into both conventional control systems and modern distributed machine architectures.
Standard product or application-specific configuration. We help select the joystick, mechanical behaviour, grip functions and electrical interface around the requirements of the machine.
Built Around
Your Application
The Sakae 50JA is a good example of what precision industrial joystick engineering can offer. Rather than treating the joystick as a fixed component, the platform can be configured around the required movement, operator feel and machine function — both above and below the panel.
Axis Configuration
Single-, dual- and multi-axis configurations for different machine functions.
Movement & Feel
Movement patterns, return characteristics and mechanical behaviour can be adapted to the application.
Operator Interface
The control interface can be configured around the operator, movement and machine function.
Precision Mechanics
Fine mechanical components below the panel define movement, switching and control behaviour.
The joystick you see above the panel is only part of the control solution.
Maximised Operator Smoothness
A dedicated return spring for each direction provides smooth, balanced and precisely controlled movement. The independent spring action creates predictable centering and consistent feedback, reducing operator effort during repetitive and precise machine movements.
Third-Axis Options
A third axis can be incorporated in different ways, allowing an additional proportional function to be integrated directly into the joystick.
Precision Mechanics
Precision-machined components, switching functions and mechanical arrangements below the panel can be configured around the required control behaviour.
Start with the function — not just the part number. Tell us what the operator needs to control, how the joystick should behave and how it needs to integrate into the machine. We can help identify and configure a suitable solution.
Discuss Your Application
Industrial Joysticks.
Compact by Design.
The F16 represents a new generation of industrial joysticks for precise single-axis machine control. Its compact architecture combines modern contactless sensing, mechanical redundancy and a highly configurable operator interface in one purpose-built platform.
Purpose-Built Single Axis
Designed specifically around precise one-axis control rather than adapted from a larger multi-axis joystick.
Dual Springs as Standard
Mechanical spring redundancy is built into the standard architecture.
Modern Magnetic Sensing
Latest-generation Melexis technology provides precise contactless position measurement.
PL d-Ready Architecture
Designed for integration into machine control architectures targeting Performance Level d.
One Platform.
Different Operator Interfaces.
The F16 can be configured around the operator and the application with different handle designs, integrated pushbuttons and LED illumination. Optional vibration adds direct haptic feedback through the control itself.
Compact outside. Safety-oriented and technologically advanced inside.
Small control. Big design possibilities. Configure the F16 around the operator and application with different handle concepts, pushbuttons, LED illumination, haptic feedback and application-specific functionality.
Discuss the F16