The transportation industry in need of reliable, high-quality and high-performance

There are few industries both as diverse and complex as transportation. From the heavy equipment used to build cities and maintain critical infrastructure, to the airplanes we board to travel to the latest vacation destination and the personal off-road vehicles we use for play – they all need a variety of switches and solutions in order to work properly.

One of the common denominators throughout the entire industry is that the switches, buttons and levers that power the vehicles simply need to work. Every single time. That’s where C&K’s reliable, high-quality and high-performance switches have helped vehicle engineers tackle whatever design problem was facing them.

Regardless of whether you’re building for the agriculture, aviation, construction, material handling, passenger transportation, sport & recreation or the truck industry, C&K’s wide-ranging switch portfolio, including pushbuttons, tactiles, keyswitches, toggles, snap-acting and rocker switches provide designers with the ability to execute their vision without sacrificing performance.

Agriculture

Today’s modern agriculture equipment is technologically advanced and combines some of the latest design advances in the vehicle industry. There are a variety of switches needed to power the equipment controls – and they all need to be able to handle repeated usage in outdoor environments. Everything from dust to dirt to rain needs to be sealed out.

C&K’s switches for the agriculture market are designed to handle these variables with ease. Options include multi-function joystick buttons, cabin switches, instrument panels, seat belt latch verification controls, seat occupancy detection controls, panel closure detection sensors and motion limit sensing switches. Agriculture designers can trust that C&K’s switch solutions that are responsive, reliable, high-performing and made with the quality that guarantees the end equipment will be tending to crops for years to come. 

Aviation

Whether it’s the cockpit or the in-flight entertainment and comfort systems, today’s airplanes have technological advances crammed into every inch of the vehicle. Aircraft engineers need to ensure that the controls, buttons, handles and notifications they design are easy to use, reliable and very effective when used thousands of times at high altitudes in a fast-moving object. At the same time, the experience that can be offered to passengers has become one of the only competitive differences left between airlines, which means all the latest bells and whistles for passengers need to be designed in as well. 

C&K’s portfolio of high-quality, high-performance and reliable aviation-specific switches include those for instrument panel and overhead controls, aircraft cockpit controls, aircraft cockpit keyboards, infotainment switching, passenger service unit, seat belt latch verification and seat occupancy detection controls. The company’s switches are made to withstand even the harshest environments and conditions – including repeated use during long flights.  

Construction

Equipment made for the construction industry must stand up to the harshest conditions. Construction vehicles and machinery can be subject to all kinds of weather circumstances – from extreme heat to extreme cold and everything in between – which means the switches used in said equipment must be able to withstand any environment. In addition, switches in construction vehicles are used hundreds of times a day, every day, for several days in a row. Designers need to be certain that the switches they use won’t break down before a building is completed. 

C&K manufactures a variety of switches for use in the construction industry that are powerful, reliable and responsive to the touch, including instrument panels (rated for outdoor exposure), cab/cabin switches, grip/joystick switches, remote controls for cranes, machinery handling equipment, seat belt latch verification controls, seat occupancy detection controls, panel closure detection and motion limit sensing.  

Material Handling 

In industrial settings, some of the most critical types of equipment are cranes, lifts and other vehicles created just for moving gear and handling specific materials. The switches in use need to be able to handle repeated use, exposure, vibrations and the strain that comes with moving heavy objects. In addition, machinery operators need switches, levers and buttons to be responsive and always “feel” that they’re working. When lifting something heavy, you need to be confident that your control is relaying to the machine what you want it to do. 

C&K has designed high-performance and reliable switches for use in lift platform and hand control functions, instrument panels, cab switches, grip/joystick switches, hydraulic control switches, remote controls for crane handling equipment, panel closure detection and motion limit sensing applications. Designers of the latest material handling equipment have used C&K’s switches for their long lifespan and their ability to handle even the roughest environment – while still providing users with the feedback they need to know that their equipment is operating correctly.  

Passenger Transportation

With all the different responsibilities they have, bus drivers need equipment that works easily and consistently as the safety of their passengers is most important. From responsive and reliable switches and grips that make sure doors open and close as planned, to sensors that alert the driver that there are passengers still boarding or disembarking – it is critical that only the highest-quality technologies are used. 

C&K’s portfolio of switches for the passenger transportation industry have successfully powered some of the most innovative and driver-friendly designs in use today. From instrument panel and overhead controls, to cabin switches, grip/joystick switches, wiper/signal stalk switches, dashboard controls for the mirrors, doors, windows, and GPS, to interior controls, seat belt latch verification controls, seat occupancy detection controls and panel closure detection, C&K’s reliable, high-performance switches ensure everyone gets to their destination on time.  

Sport & Recreation

Switches used in off-road and marine sport and recreation vehicles need to be resistant to chemicals and weather – while also being able to handle rugged environments. The switches are constantly being turned on and off and experience continuous vibration from the engines of the small vehicles they’re attached to. 

With those requirements in mind, C&K has developed a line of switches perfect for the sport and recreation industry. The company’s reliable, high-performance and chemical shielded/weather protected switches are available for instrument panels, handle bar controls, seat belt latch verification controls, seat occupancy detection controls and bilge pump float activation – and can handle whatever challenge you throw at them. 

Truck

Vehicle designers for the trucking industry need to make sure that their applications and solutions can withstand a life on the road where the vehicles are almost constantly in motion, all week long. Controls and notifications need to be responsive enough so a driver knows they’re working – but built on a foundation of reliable technology that won’t burn out while on the way to a delivery in the middle of the night.

C&K manufactures a variety of high-performing, long-lasting switches for the trucking industry, including cab switches, instrument panel switches, wiper/signal stalk switches, interior controls, seat belt latch verification controls, seat occupancy detection controls, panel closure detection and motion limit sensing. The company’s switches enable designers to merge the modern in-cabin driving experience with equipment that lasts.  

Few industries are experiencing more technological innovation than transportation right now. Airplanes, automobiles and commercial vehicles are evolving to incorporate more electrical systems that enhance the customer experience. Transportation vehicles are typically large and expensive so it’s important that designers utilize switches that not only enable them to create modern designs but also ensure the product operates effectively for a long time.