STIKO JL and STIKO JT Industrial Joysticks

STIKO® JL and STIKO® JT are industrial joysticks designed by KIEPE Electric to ensure maximum reliability, robustness, and precise control in harsh industrial environments and heavy-duty applications.
Manufactured with an aluminum housing and steel mechanical components, these controllers are the ideal solution for controlling mobile equipment, port and construction cranes, overhead cranes, and lifting systems, offering a mechanical lifetime of up to 10 million operations.
Thanks to their versatility, STIKO JL and STIKO JT joysticks can be configured according to system requirements and customer needs, making them particularly suitable for various sectors such as heavy industry, material handling systems, and industrial automation.

Mechanical Design Features

The mechanical design of the JL and JT models is engineered to withstand continuous stress and extreme conditions:

• Robust aluminum and steel structure
• Mechanical lifetime: up to 10 million operations
• Degree of protection: IP54 (upper part), IP40 (lower part)
• Operating temperature: from -25°C to +60°C
• Vertical lever with protective rubber bellows

Technical Parameters

Mechanical and Electrical Configurations

The joysticks are fully configurable to match the required control logic:

• Control axes: single-axis or dual-axis joystick
• Movement: free 360° movement or guided cross (KK) or special gate patterns on request
• Return and brake: automatic return to zero position or position-holding brake
• Travel type: linear or stepped (fixed positions)
• Positions per axis: double cam-operated elements with configurations
  • STIKO® JL: up to 6-0-6
  • STIKO® JT: up to 5-0-5
• Versions with dead-man device (pressure-operated or capacitive sensor)
• Custom ergonomic handles with push buttons and selectors

Outputs and Signals

In addition to electromechanical contacts, the joysticks can be equipped with:

• Precision potentiometers (1 kΩ, 2.5 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 10 kΩ)
• Encoders
• Electronic boards for voltage/current outputs
• Interfaces for industrial communication buses

Joystick handles

The STIKO® series offers various handle types to improve ergonomics and operational safety:

• Standard or custom ergonomic handles
• Push-type dead-man handles
• Handles with IP32 push button
• Capacitive handles

Certifications and Compliance

STIKO® JL and STIKO® JT joysticks are manufactured in Italy and CE marked.
They comply with the main applicable European standards for electromechanical control devices:

• Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
• EN 60204-1
• EN 60947-1
• EN 60947-5-1

Main Applications

Thanks to their robustness and control precision, these joysticks are mainly used in:

• Lifting systems (overhead cranes, port and construction cranes)
• Industrial vehicles
• Construction and operating machinery
• Industrial and logistics automation and handling systems
• Control systems for mobile equipment