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Cab Controls Built
for Vibration, Mud and
High-Pressure Washdown

Mines, farmland and open construction sites involve constant mechanical vibration, mud, chemical corrosion and high-pressure steam cleaning. With IP67/IP69K sealing ratings built to withstand extreme mechanical loads and a vibration-damping housing architecture, we reduce operator fatigue and maximize machine control accuracy in demanding outdoor conditions.

Harsh Environments & Heavy Industry
Durability & Compliance

Environmental Durability
Standards Proven in
Heavy-Duty Conditions

  • IP67 / IP69K Sealing

    Protection ratings defining full dust and water sealing as well as resistance to high-pressure, high-temperature steam cleaning (IEC 60529 · ISO 20653).

  • ISO 16750

    Specifies environmental test conditions for on-board electrical and electronic equipment against vibration, temperature cycling and supply fluctuations.

  • IEC 60068-2-6 / 2-27

    Sinusoidal vibration and mechanical shock tests verifying that components maintain contact reliability under continuous jolting.

  • ISO 13766

    Governs electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) of earth-moving and building construction machinery, keeping control systems free of interference.

  • ISO 14982

    Defines test methods and acceptance criteria for electromagnetic compatibility in agricultural and forestry machinery.

  • ISO 9227 Salt Spray Test

    Measures, through accelerated testing, the corrosion resistance of metal surfaces exposed to fertiliser, road salt and humid environments.

Application Areas

Reliable Control
for Demanding Tasks
from Site to Field

We deliver ergonomic, intuitive and rugged human-machine interfaces (HMI) for machines where operators spend all day in the cab and vibration, dust and mud are constant companions.

Construction Machinery (Excavators, Loaders, Backhoes)

Enables precise, fatigue-free control of hydraulic functions with in-cab joysticks, shortcut buttons and rocker switches.

Agricultural Machinery (Tractors, Harvesters, Sprayers)

Provides ergonomic controls for armrest consoles and cab roof panels, designed for long working hours.

Mining Equipment

Offers control solutions resistant to dust, impact and heavy vibration for underground and open-pit vehicles.

Cranes & Lifting Equipment

Delivers safe, proportional motion control on radio remote control units and operator consoles.

Forestry Machinery

Manages complex hydraulic movements single-handedly on harvesters and forwarders with multifunction handgrip joysticks.

Municipal & Special-Purpose Vehicles

Provides washdown- and weather-resistant panel switches for refuse collection, street sweeping and fire-fighting vehicles.

Featured Components

The Most Preferred
Product Groups for
Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Our core product groups that enhance cab ergonomics and keep working for years in outdoor conditions thanks to high sealing and vibration resistance.

Cultivating comfort in all conditions / Reducing the difficulty of work on construction sites.

Our large product range offers unique customization possibilities to help you build an ergonomic and intuitive cabin experience and increase productivity.

Beyond specific risk factors such as vibrations, debris, and operator fatigue, a good HMI must help tackle tough tasks with ease while maximizing productivity. Moreover, it is essential to have ergonomically positioned controls to activate machine functions in a safe and comfortable way.

This need for ergonomic solutions can be seen in the development of shortcut buttons located on the joystick, start-and-stop pushbuttons for the engine, rocker switches to help prevent accidents, or thumbsticks to navigate quickly on touchscreen monitors.

To help the industry’s leading manufacturers, ATAKEL Electronics has developed strong sector expertise and currently offers one of the most advanced ranges of HMI, featuring pushbuttons, toggle switches, indicators, control panels, and joysticks.

Agriculture is a demanding environment that requires precision and high productivity. Farmers spend many hours in tractors, working in harsh environments. Agricultural machinery manufacturers need to build machines with intuitive controls and reduced operator fatigue. This need for enhanced ergonomics is expected to grow in the future, with the development of autonomous vehicles, the replacement of steering wheels with joysticks, and the digitization of cabins.

ATAKEL Electronics has developed unparalleled expertise and offers not only support in design phases but also one of the broadest ranges of HMI solutions built with pushbuttons, toggle switches, indicators, control panels, and joysticks.

Typical applications include tractors, harvesters, combines, sprayers, front loaders, hedge cutters, forestry machines, feed mixers, mowers, and balers.

Reliable and Robust products

ATAKEL Electronics products are designed to withstand even the toughest operations. Our products are sealed up to IP68 and IP69K and resistant to excessive shock, extremes of temperature, and vibrations. Construction sites are very tough environments that require rugged joysticks, switches , and control panels. ATAKEL Electronics' reputation for both the durability and quality of our products is a result of our expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering, combined with strong vertical integration and tried and tested manufacturing processes.

Broad product range

From switches to joysticks, our brand range of standardized products can be adapted and customized to most agricultural machinery applications. Our products come in different shapes, materials, tactile effects, mounting options, sealing, colors, and poles.

Focus on ergonomics & Customization

We understand that not all construction machines have the same needs. From switches to joysticks, our products come with a variety of tactile effects, mounting, and sealing options; in different shapes, sizes, materials, colors, and poles; but best of all, they can be customized to meet the most challenging construction applications. Our products come in different shapes, materials, tactile effects, mounting options, sealing, colors, and poles.​ The cabin experience is something crucial for multiple reasons. As such, our HMI specialists regularly engage with agricultural machinery professionals to understand their needs and find new ways to build more ergonomic, customized, safer, and reliable HMI solutions. Our commitment to innovation helps us push the boundaries of HMI.

Solution Specialist

Our HMI specialists regularly engage with construction professionals to understand their needs and find new ways to build unique, ergonomic, safer, and more reliable HMI solutions. We are more than a components supplier; our expertise helps us leverage the latest technologies to provide cutting-edge, comprehensive HMI solutions.