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Dust and dirt given the boot

A Penny and Giles product story
Edited by the Engineeringtalk editorial team Jan 27, 2006

Neoprene boot protects single axis fingertip joystick against the ingress of dust and dirt.

Penny + Giles has developed a protective boot for its JC120 single axis fingertip joystick.

For use in environments where aggressive materials are present, the boot protects against the ingress of dust and dirt.

As a result, manufacturers of control and handling equipment can achieve consistent, accurate operation and longer operating life despite harsh conditions.

The boot is made from neoprene, chosen for its resistance to deterioration from fats, oils, greases and other petroleum-based products.

It has weathering properties and is self-extinguishing, making it suitable for the conditions often found in the production and storage of materials such as aggregates, chemicals and agricultural foodstuffs.

Sealed to IP67 with the boot fitted, the joystick is typically used in remote control Ochest packs, robotics, remote camera controls and agricultural and material handling equipment.

The joystick measures 26.5mm wide (28.5mm with the boot fitted) and has a pivoting lever design that provides one axis of forward and reverse movement and a spring-return to centre.

Electrical connections are through a seven-pin Molex 70553 series latching male connector on the joystick base.

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