OEM Controls Blog

Since the start of OEM Controls in 1966, the focus was to provide high quality equipment needs. The company grew and OEM Controls has been providing custom enclosures, control system assemblies, arm chairs, and pods since the early 80's. We realized...

Recently OEM Controls coordinated a Blood Drive with the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross “prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors”. Their goal...

On August 11th, we hosted our Annual Company Picnic; a tradition we have been celebrating for over 30 years. Employees enjoyed games, a pizza truck, drinks, dancing, as well as a huge water balloon fight! Five years ago, the passing of our Vice...

SWITCHING TO HALL EFFECT

The utilization of a joystick with Hall effect technology entails changing over from a basic mechanical controller into an electronic system. It’s not easy; going from potentiometer to Hall effect is a quantum leap...

 The simple definition of Hall effect is: reading magnetic force to create a proportional output, or proportional signal to create a specific output. In our industry, Hall effect technology is the latest and greatest state-of-the-art application...

Once a year, we have a fundraiser benefitting Relay for Life, the signature fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.

Waste Expo 2017

OEM Controls, the leader in design and development of electrohydraulic controllers and control systems for 50 years, is excited to announce their participation with Waste Expo at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center from May 9-11,...

Engineering Education in CT

On April 4, 2017, OEM Controls participated in the Annual Career Fair held at Emmett O’Brien Technical High School in Ansonia, Connecticut. Our Engineering Manager along with 2 Junior Engineers explained the importance...