Operating handles

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Welcome to the world of ergonomic operating handles. These versatile handles serve as an interface between humans and machines, combining state-of-the-art technology with intuitive design to facilitate the operation of machines and tools in industrial assembly. Whether in automotive manufacturing, electronics production or other industries – our operating handles offer a wide range of applications that increase efficiency and reduce the workload for employees.

Variant overview

e-handle

t-handle

c-handle

p-handle

d-handle

e-handle

An electric handle [e=electronic-handle] Can be assigned with max. 4 buttons, LED status indicators green, yellow and red and the rotary switch is thumb-operated

1. ball connection

2. 12-pin M12 plug

3. LED status display

4. lever switch

5. axial button

6. attendance check

7. rotary switch

8. radial button

9. identification plate

t-handle

An electric handle [t=trigger-handle] with max. 4 buttons and the contact types lever and axial button in the basic equipment as normally closed contacts

1. ball connection

2. M12 plug 4/12-pin

3. lever switch

4. axial button

5. identification plate

6. radial button

7. attendance check

c-handle

An electric handle [c=check-handle] with presence control

1. ball connection

2. 4-pin M12 plug

3. attendance check

p-handle

A pneumatic handle [p=pneumatic-handle] Can be assigned with max. 4 buttons

1. ball connection

2. lever switch

3. axial button

4. radial button

5. radial button

6. identification plate

7. supply air hose Ø6

8. exhaust air hose inside Ø2.5

d-handle

The handle [d=dead-handle] is made of glass fiber reinforced plastic

Configurations

Safe two-handed operation

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Safe two-hand operation IO-Link

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Product advantages

System design & flexibility

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Thanks to its compact, modular structure and functional design, the operating handle is flexible and configurable for almost any application

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Variants for two-hand operation

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Optional: Presence detection for operator hand with gloves possible

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Comprehensive selection of additional accessories (remote controls, protection for operator hand, cables, etc.)

Performance & ergonomics

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High variability in positioning thanks to mounting with ball, alternatively also possible without ball or with flange connection possible

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Up to 4 buttons can be individually assigned

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Line or pneumatic connection Pneumatic connection Can be plugged directly into the handle housing

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IO-Link-enabled operating handles available

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LED status indicators arranged all around: green, yellow and red (e-handle)

Process integration & operational safety

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Fatigue-free operation thanks to ergonomic handle design

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Thumb-operated rotary switch for e.g. direction of rotation preselection (e-handle)

Variants

Designation

Description

Basic equipment

Selectable

e-handle

Electrical operating handle with max. 4 buttons configurable

- Ball connection
- M12 plug 4/12-pin
- Three-color LED status display
- Rotary switch

- Lever switch
- Radial button (x2)
- Axial probe
- Attendance check*
- Interface: 24V DC or IO-Link

e-handle

Safe two-hand operation

Electrical operating handle with max. 4 buttons configurable with safe changeover contacts on lever or axial buttons

- Ball connection
- M12 plug 4/12-pin
- Three-color LED status display
- Rotary switch

- Lever switch with and without Z
- Radial button (x2)
- Axial pushbuttons with and without Z
- Attendance check*
- Interface: 24V DC

t-handle

Electrical operating handle with max. 4 buttons configurable

- Ball connection
- M12 plug 4/12-pin

- Lever switch
- Radial button (x2)
- Axial probe
- Attendance check*
- Interface: 24V DC or IO-Link

t-handle

Safe two-hand operation

Electrical operating handle with max. 4 buttons configurable with safe changeover contacts on lever or axial buttons

- Ball connection
- M12 plug 4/12-pin

- Lever switch with and without Z
- Radial button (x2)
- Axial pushbuttons with and without Z
- Attendance check*

c-handle

Additional handle with presence control

- Ball connection
- M12 plug 4-pin
- Attendance check*

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p-handle

Pneumatic operating handle with max. 4 buttons configurable

- Ball connection
- Label
- Supply air hose Ø6mm
- Exhaust air hose inside Ø2.5mm

- Lever switch
- Radial button (x2)
- Axial probe

d-handle

Additional handle

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- Ball connection
- Flange connection

* The operator’s hand is detected with or without gloves by enclosing at least 3 sensor fields on the lateral surface of the handle and switches the corresponding digital output. This equipment feature can be used for safety-related applications up to Plr ≤ b in accordance with ISO 13849-1.