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P3 America is an industry-leading source for quality measurement and control equipment. We’ll work with you to find the ideal component solution or design and manufacture it ourselves. Our team of control & instrumentation engineers draws on decades of design experience and knowledge to bring you the highest quality solutions with quick turnarounds. Our Staff Get a professional on the phone. You will always have a knowledgeable USA-based staff with significant industry experienc …

Joysticks are a worldwide standard in control technology for interfacing with machines, including industrial and manufacturing environments. They’ve slowly replaced traditional mechanical control levers for a variety of tasks. But, industrial joystick switches for professional machinery are certainly not the same kind used in arcades. Industrial joystick controls are of sophisticated design and robust build to handle the demands of industrial environments. They are also available in ma …

From consumer products to aircraft controls, to even heavy machinery controls, the applications for joysticks are far-reaching. And you’ve likely noticed a pattern to their applications. That is the “control” aspect. Joysticks function as control input devices. So, how does an industrial joystick potentiometer work? At the most fundamental level, a joystick is an input device that consists of a stick that pivots on a base. When a joystick is moved, a message is relayed to the device or o …

Joystick designers have achieved an unprecedented level of accuracy and safety for industrial operations. Today’s joysticks provide a modern alternative when conventional hydraulic power steering is inadequate. Industrial joysticks come in a wide with a range of capabilities. Deciding which one to purchase will depend on your operational needs. Whether you need a simple single-axis joystick or a multi-functional multi-axis joystick, P3 America has your back. Our wide range of high …

Industrial control systems are vital when it comes to operating and automating industrial processes. No matter the industry application in question, industrial control and instrumentation systems have to be precise to support and meet the necessary application control requirements. To ensure the reliability and durability of industrial control systems, the right components are needed to drive today’s control technologies. If you’re looking to source components for industrial control systems …