Material Handling

Switches for Material Handling Equipment

In industrial settings, some of the most critical types of equipment are cranes, lifts and other vehicles created just for moving gear and handling specific materials. The switches in use need to be able to handle repeated use, exposure, vibrations and the strain that comes with moving heavy objects. In addition, machinery operators need switches, levers and buttons to be responsive and always “feel” that they’re working. When lifting something heavy, you need to be confident that your control is relaying to the machine what you want it to do.

At C&K, we’ve designed high-performance and reliable switches for use in lift platform and hand control functions, instrument panels, cab switches, grip/joystick switches, hydraulic control switches, remote controls for crane handling equipment, panel closure detection and motion limit sensing applications. Designers of the latest material handling equipment have turned to C&K for switches that have a long lifespan and can handle even the roughest environment – while still providing users with the feedback they need to know that their equipment is operating correctly.

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Applications
Lift Platform and Hand Control Functions
Lift Platform and Hand Control Functions
Instrument Panels (Outdoor Exposure)
Instrument Panels (Outdoor Exposure)
Cab / Cabin Switches
Cab / Cabin Switches
Grip / Joystick Switches
Grip / Joystick Switches
Hydraulic Control Switches
Hydraulic Control Switches
Remote Controls for Crane / Handling Equipment
Remote Controls for Crane / Handling Equipment
Panel Closure Detection
Panel Closure Detection
Motion Limit Sensing
Motion Limit Sensing
Key Products
  • AP Industrial Pushbutton Switches
  • NP Sealed Industrial Pushbutton
  • PNP Sealed Pushbutton Switches
  • K12/K12C High Performance Key Switch
  • AP Industrial Pushbutton Switches
  • APB Backlit Pushbutton Switches
  • NP Sealed Industrial Pushbutton
  • PNP Sealed Pushbutton Switches
  • CL Single Pole Power Rocker
  • CN Single Pole Power Rocker
  • AP Industrial Pushbutton Switches
  • CL Single Pole Power Rocker
  • CN Single Pole Power Rocker
  • KSC Sealed Tact Switch for SMT
  • APB Backlit Pushbutton Switches
  • K12S High Performance Key Switch
  • K12C High Performance Key Switch
  • NP Sealed Industrial Pushbutton
  • AP Industrial Pushbutton Switches
  • PNP Sealed Pushbutton Switches
  • K12 High Performance Key Switch
  • K12/K12C High Performance Key Switch
  • CL Single Pole Power Rocker
  • CN Single Pole Power Rocker
  • ZMS Subminiature Snap-acting Switch
  • ZMS Subminiature Snap-acting Switch
  • LCS Subminiature Snap-acting Switch