Application
Applications
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Mobile Machinery (excavators, cranes) – hydraulic control & HMI navigation
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Industrial Automation – parameter adjustment on touchscreen displays
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Marine & Agriculture – winch speed control, sprayer settings
Thumbwheel WK04:Contactless scroll control for hydraulic systems & HMIs. IP67, 1M+ cycles. Fits joysticks, armrests & remotes
Mobile Machinery (excavators, cranes) – hydraulic control & HMI navigation
Industrial Automation – parameter adjustment on touchscreen displays
Marine & Agriculture – winch speed control, sprayer settings
Contactless sensing (Hall-effect or optical) – ensures long life & reliability
Analog/PWM output – compatible with most valve amplifiers & PLCs
Adjustable torque & detent options – customizable resistance for tactile feedback
Optimized for display navigation (parameter selection, menu scrolling)
High-resolution input – precise incremental control
Programmable end-stops – limits rotation range as needed
✔ Joystick-mounted – for compact control systems
✔ Armrest-embedded – ergonomic access in operator seats
✔ Remote control panels – wireless/wired configurations
IP65/IP67 protection – dustproof & water-resistant
-30°C to +85°C operating range – for harsh environments
1M+ mechanical cycles – durable for long-term use
✅ Dual-purpose – hydraulic control + display scrolling
✅ No-contact sensing – eliminates wear & maintenance
✅ Customizable – detents, lighting, mounting options
The Thumbwheel WK04 is a contactless, high-precision control device designed for electro-hydraulic applications and display menu navigation. Its smooth scroll function makes it ideal for operator interfaces, joystick integration, and remote controls.
Contactless sensing (Hall-effect or optical) – ensures long life & reliability
Analog/PWM output – compatible with most valve amplifiers & PLCs
Adjustable torque & detent options – customizable resistance for tactile feedback
Optimized for display navigation (parameter selection, menu scrolling)
High-resolution input – precise incremental control
Programmable end-stops – limits rotation range as needed
✔ Joystick-mounted – for compact control systems
✔ Armrest-embedded – ergonomic access in operator seats
✔ Remote control panels – wireless/wired configurations
IP65/IP67 protection – dustproof & water-resistant
-30°C to +85°C operating range – for harsh environments
1M+ mechanical cycles – durable for long-term use