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Electronic Joysticks for Mobile Machines

Industrial Joystick Controllers

Electronic joysticks serve an invaluable purpose in mobile machine control systems. Whether it’s for backhoe electric boom control or refuse truck operation, many mobile control systems utilize industrial joystick controllers in their day-to-day operations. For an operator, a slight movement of the wrist can move thousands of pounds of material. This is crucial when a job requires such a large amount of movement of industrial components and machinery.

However, that same slight movement could also cause damage to equipment, material, or even injury to workers on the job site. This is especially true if equipment responds sporadically or even fails to respond at all.

With such an important piece of hardware, you want to trust that loading or unloading materials is going to be a safe and efficient process. That’s why our team of engineers at Cross Mobile Systems Integration sources the highest quality hardware for our projects. With industrial joysticks from brands like Sure Grip and OEM Controls, you can rest assured that your materials and team are in good hands when your operator takes control.

Simplify Your Operations

Cross industrial joystick controllers can be used in a wide variety of applications across many industries. From accurate dynamic positioning to valve control, there are many common operations that can be simplified or streamlined through electronic joysticks for industrial machinery.

Joystick controllers can also be configured to meet the needs of your unique machine. If a single axis controlling a single component is all you need, we can do that for you. Or if you need multi-axis control with several push buttons controlling auxiliary operations, we can make that happen, too. Our experts are well-versed in the needs of mobile hydraulic and electric machinery. And together, we can find the best industrial joystick for your mobile application.

Contact us today to talk to one of our experts about integrating industrial joystick controllers into your mobile machinery.

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Hand-Operated Joystick Control Systems

In many applications, control of a mobile machine (or components of that machine ) needs to be in the operator’s hands. When that is the case, it’s important that the operator be able to control the machine efficiently and effectively. When this is the case, an electronic hydraulic joystick control system can be the best system for the job.

Industrial joysticks can vary widely in complexity. From a simple axis lever controlling a single component to a full mobile system control device controlling several machine functions.They may be joystick only or have several integrated buttons controlling auxiliary operations. The level of complexity is often dependent on the needs of the machine itself. When we recommend industrial joystick integration, we take the time to learn the needs of the machine in question while also considering the experience of the end-user.

When a single joystick can move thousands of pounds of industrial machinery, it’s important they be done right. That means smooth controls, reliable operation, and repeatable results. We also offer a variety of options to customize your industrial joystick to your specific needs and requirements.

Multiple handle options

Single or multi-axis

Compact installation

Reputable manufacturers

Ease of operation

Complete integration

Precise and Heavy Duty Controllers

Smooth and precise movements are critical in demanding environments such as mining or natural gas extraction. In high-risk work sites like these, a misstep can mean unplanned downtime, or even worse, a worker injury. That’s why it’s particularly important to have a trusted industrial joystick suited for your machine.

These highly reliable joystick grips are ideal for a variety of applications that require precise positioning, steering, and speed control. We’ve seen many applications make heavy use of industrial joystick controllers, specifically excavation, industrial mining, and oil exploration.

The rugged and durable design of our industrial joysticks allows for efficient use in even the most demanding environments. For precise control and intuitive movement, a Cross industrial electronic joystick is your solution.

Specifically designed for mobile equipment and machinery

Rugged, reliable, and robust control mechanism

Ergonomic grips for longer-term use and comfort

Integrating Into Your Mobile Machinery

Our industrial joysticks and other mobile control systems are designed to integrate directly into your work vehicle or replace an outdated or inefficient control system. If your control system isn’t behaving exactly in the way you need it to, then it’s time for a change.

We’ve worked with a wide range of companies from across many different industries. We understand the unique needs of mobile work vehicles. And we understand the disparate needs of different industries. If you’re looking for a mobile system optimization company, you just found one of the best.

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The Mobile Controller Company You Need

At Cross, we offer much more than just top-quality mobile machine parts. We provide the experience and expertise our OEM and other equipment manufacturer partners need to succeed.

Frequently Asked Questions

An industrial joystick is a crucial component in many of the control systems for mobile machinery. They are used to operate mobile components of a vehicle, such as a boom arm, crane movement, or other electro-hydraulic systems. They vary in complexity based on the needs of the unique machine.

Joystick controllers are most effective in environments that require very precise movements, steering, and/or speed control. This is most apparent in higher-risk operations, where a faulty controller has the potential to cause serious damage. Examples include mining, earth-moving, excavation, construction, oil & gas exploration, and more.

An electrical joystick controller can be 1-axis (moving forward and backwards), 2-axis (forward and backward with left and right), or 3-axis (forward and backward with left and right while adding clockwise and counterclockwise). This allows for control in multiple dimensions based on the need of the machine or job.

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Why Cross Industrial Joysticks?

For more information about industrial joysticks or joystick controllers and to help determine which type may be best for your project, take a look at our article: An Overview of Electronic Joysticks for Mobile Machine Applications. Or, if you’d like to discuss the specifics of your individual project, contact a Cross Mobile Systems Integration electronic joystick expert today to start the process.

Our experts can work with your team to develop a complete joystick solution to ensure that you have the right equipment, working together, to improve your machine performance and productivity.

If your machine isn’t operating the way you need it to, we can help. A Cross mobile system controller expert will take a look at your mobile work vehicle and find the best solution for your production process and your bottom line.

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