STIKO JX Industrial Joystick

The STIKO® JX industrial joystick is designed by KIEPE Electric to ensure maximum reliability, robustness, and precision in the most demanding applications, such as steel mill cranes, overhead cranes, and lifting systems.
Thanks to its fully metallic construction and high‑quality mechanical design, the JX model guarantees excellent performance even in extreme environments and heavy‑duty operating conditions.

Construction Features

The body of the STIKO® JX joystick is manufactured using premium materials to ensure long operational life:

Brass body and steel mechanical components for maximum strength
Mechanical lifetime of 10 million operations
Degree of protection: IP54 (upper section) / IP00 (lower section)
Operating temperature: –20 °C to +60 °C
Vertical lever Ø 12 mm with protective rubber bellows

Technical Parameters

ParameterValueMaximum lever travel36°Lever diameterØ 12 mmLever length180 mm / 220 mm / 280 mm

Mechanical and Electrical Configurations

STIKO® JX offers a wide range of configurations to suit any industrial application:

• Control axes: single‑axis or dual‑axis joystick
• Lever movement:
  • free 360°
  • guided (different gate patterns)
• Linear or stepped travel
• Up to 6‑0‑6 positions per axis
• Available with return spring or holding brake

Outputs and Signals

The JX model supports multiple types of electrical signaling:

• Double contact elements, also available with magnetic blow‑out coil for DC current (JX‑D version)
• AC12 resistive load: 25 A
• DC12 load: up to 14 A (12 V) / 2.6 A (24–42 V)
• AC15 inductive load: 6–10 A
• Switch type: cam‑operated electromechanical
• Up to 7 double elements per contact block
• Potentiometers and encoders available, as well as voltage or current outputs

Compatible Handles

STIKO® JX can be equipped with different handle types:

• Standard versions
  • H1 – Standard
  • H2 – Push‑type dead‑man handle
  • H3 – Handle with IP32 push button

Custom ergonomic handles are available on request, according to application requirements.

Certifications and Compliance

The STIKO® JX industrial joystick is manufactured in Italy and CE marked.
It complies with the main European directives and standards:

• Directive 2014/35/EU
• Directive 2006/42/EC
• CE Standards
  • EN 60204‑1
  • EN 60947‑1
  • EN 60947‑5‑1

Main Applications

STIKO® JX is ideal for:

• Steel mill cranes
• Overhead cranes
• Lifting systems
• Heavy‑duty industrial environments
• High‑frequency control operations

Configure Your STIKO® JX Industrial Joystick

A KIEPE Electric technician is available to help you select the most suitable JX configuration for your application.
Contact us using the form below to receive dedicated support, technical specifications, or a customized quotation.