The 70’s was a turbulent decade. It was the beginning of the Watergate Scandal, a terrorist attack occurred at the Olympic Games in Munich, and the Iranian militants seized the United States Embassy in Tehran and held hostages. However, through all...
OEM Controls Blog
OEM Controls has been the leader in design and development of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems since our establishment in 1966. We configure each product to individual customer specifications using field-proven components, a long list of available options, and state-of-the-art engineering expertise. Our core products include single and multi-axis joysticks and controllers, ergonomically designed multi-grip handles, electronic valve driver boards, microprocessor-based logic controllers and integrated panel systems. We provide what our customers want, not just what we have in our catalogs.
OEM’s headquarter is in Shelton, Connecticut and we employ over 200 people. Our blog is an easy way of keeping new and existing customers updated on our latest products and in the loop with current events!
The Beginning of OEM Controls, Inc.
In 1966, Brian Simonscreated a company on Riverside Avenue in Westport, Connecticut and named his company OEM Controls, Inc. When Mr. Simons opened his doors for the first time, his target markets included machine tools, welding equipment, and...
Valve Driver Module
The VDM15 was created as a programmable module in which can be stocked for a quick response to customer’s demands. With all the different proportional current valve configurations, the primary goal is to have versatility and to inventory only one...
Shelton Day 2015
On October 4th, 2015, OEM Controls accompanied the Shelton High School Robotics Team to Shelton Day, an annual street fair, as a part of the team’s community outreach program. The robot was built as a collaborative effort between OEM Engineers and...
ICUEE Expo 2015
OEM Controls Inc. will be exhibiting at the ICUEE Expo, located at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky from September 29th through October 1st, 2015 at booth number 1635. Stop by and receive the latest information and hands on...
MG25 L&R Handles
OEM Controls, the leader in design and development of electrohydraulic controllers since our establishment in 1966 is proud to present its newest multi-function grip handle, the MG25 (shown to the left mounted on the HJS8 joystick base). This...
OEM Controls Inc. Company Picnic
Every summer, OEM Controls Inc. hosts a company picnic for all of its employees during the month of August. A simple appreciation gathering for our staff for all of the hard work they do each and every day to produce a full line of custom Hall...
Fan Reversal Module
OEM Controls, a leader in the design and development of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems for almost fifty years, announces the Fan Reversal Module.
New Drum Rotation Indicator System
Drum Rotation Indicator System
The Drum Rotation Indicator System for mobile cranes and boom trucks puts precise control over drum rotation and rate of movement right at the operator’s fingertips with unparalleled durability and reliability. By...
New Thumper Solenoid
OEM Controls New Design “Thumper” Solenoids for our Drum Rotation Indicator (DRI) and Machine Feedback Systems
OEM Controls has been providing Drum Rotation Indicator (DRI) and Machine Feedback Controllers and Systems with “Thumper” solenoids since...