Navigating the marine market demands equipment that can withstand its unforgiving conditions. Constant exposure to salt water and the need for stability often require holding onto the control handles, making it essential that the joysticks on your small boat’s control panel are not only robust but also reliably precise. ed for a robust joystick essential from a small boat to full marine applications. Exposure to salt water and the occasional need to hold on to the handle for balance means that the joysticks on the control panel of your small boat must be engineered for durability and reliability.
Ensuring durability and precision in harsh marine environments
Your controls need to be precise in their movements, especially when used for stern and/or bow thrusters. But it does not end with high specifications, comfort is also important and cannot be the limitation of your nice-looking boat.
The XF series is a robust finger-operated joystick and is specifically engineered for automotive & marine applications. It meets the requirements of the ISO 25197 standard for the design, construction, and testing of electrical/electronic steering, shift and throttle, and dynamic position control systems on marine watercraft up to 24m in length.
The XF series can withstand 80lbf pull force across the X/Y axis and over 5Nm torque on the Z axis. The contactless Hall effect sensing provides long-life proportional control for over five million lifecycles. It carries an IP67 above panel sealing rating and does not take up a lot of space on your already crowded control panel thanks to its shallow mounting of 26mm below the panel.
MAIN APPLICATIONS
- Marine Watercraft up to 24m
- Docking Systems e.g. bow thrusters
- Excavators & Open Cab construction equipment
TECHNICAL FEATURES
- Rugged design for Automotive & Marine applications
- Up to three axes
- CAN bus J1939 & CANopen protocol options
- USB protocol option
- Panel sealed up to IP67
- Meets ISO25197 standard for watercrafts up to 24m
Explore APEM’s advanced boating switch panel solutions
In addition to joysticks, APEM’s range of high IP-rated switches offers essential control for lighting, engine systems, and other navigational aids on small boats. Designed to withstand the challenging marine environment, these switches—including tactile, toggle, and pushbutton options—provide reliable functionality with protection against water ingress, seamlessly integrating with joystick systems for comprehensive boat panel switch management.
KR Series
Power rocker switches that combine modern aesthetics with high functionality. The illuminated versions feature laser etching for durability and style, with optional IP68 front panel sealing for superior water resistance.
AV Series – 19-22 – NC/NO – Illuminated
These pushbuttons are designed for robustness and durability, available in various sizes and materials, including an illuminated ring option. They offer front panel sealing up to IP67, making them suitable for harsh marine conditions.
PBA 19 mm
Part of the durable PBA series, these switches are sealed to IP68 or IP69K standards, featuring a long life of 50 million cycles and ring illumination, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
