Controllers Built For The Sea

Marine environments constantly challenge vessels with salt spray, vibration, and extreme temperatures. Reliable controllers are critical for safety and operational efficiency.

OEM Controls designs custom controllers that deliver reliability, durability, and precision for both marine and port applications, providing dependable operation regardless of conditions.

Rugged Design

Marine systems require controllers that remain functional after numerous cycles and real-world harsh weather conditions.

Controllers manufactured with corrosion-resistant materials, like the JS27, which uses cast-metal upper housings and O–ring–sealed shafts for weathertightness, protect against salt, dust, and debris. All OEM Controls joystick controllers are rated IP65 below the panel, and are built with reliability and precision, meeting trusted marine standards for dust and water resistance.

Precision Operations

Smooth, predictable control is vital in marine operations, such as those involving cranes, winches, tugs, and extraction. Internal rugged mechanisms maintain stable feedback and performance despite constant vibration or hull movement.

Controllers such as the JS9 offer custom handles, grips and labeling for intuitive, repeatable performance even in the most demanding environments, enabling operators to work with confidence and accuracy.

Ergonomics

Ergonomic design in marine controls has a direct impact on safety, fatigue, productivity, and error rates. Studies have shown that better ergonomic environments can reduce operator fatigue and musculoskeletal disorders. They also increase job satisfaction in the maritime and shipbuilding industries.

OEM Controls produces multiple handle styles. These handles can be returned to a neutral position automatically using spring-return mechanisms or held in specific positions using detents (notches). Throw/response settings, which determine movement range and sensitivity, are configurable. The layout is flexible to suit the specific needs of vessel operators.

Operators benefit from reduced fatigue, increased comfort, and more precise control, resulting in safer and more efficient marine operations.

Compact Form

In some applications, space may be at a premium. OEM Controls offers options like the MS5, which features a narrower mounting flange that integrates seamlessly into tight consoles without compromising strength or feel. OEM provides control solutions that fit your space, suit operators’ workflows, and meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment.

Configured to Your System

Each vessel, subsystem, machine and operator is different. OEM Controls offers modular choices, including multiple contact only, analog or digital (hall-effect), CANbus-compatible electronics, custom handle styles, and layout options. This flexibility allows managers to specify, test, and deploy a control tailored to their specific environment.