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Herga footswitches control high frequency surgical procedure devices

Herga Technology has introduced a 2-pedal footswitch specifically designed to control high-frequency surgery equipment. Complying to UL / IEC 60601-1 medical standards, the 6226-0087 footswitch exemplifies Herga’s recently introduced modular base system for multi-pedal footswitches and...

What is a Micro Switch?

What is a Micro Switch?  A Micro Switch is a small, very sensitive switch which requires minimum compression to activate. They are very common in home appliances and switch panels with small buttons. They are typically inexpensive and have a long life meaning they can function for a long...

Variohm Group expands with the acquisition of displacement sensor specialist Positek

The world-wide supplier of linear, rotary, tilt and intrinsically safe position sensors becomes the fifth member of the expanding Variohm Group; joining Variohm EuroSensor - sensor and transducer supplier and manufacturer along with Herga Technology for switching and sensing solutions, Ixthus...

Herga Technology increases switching product range with basic and sealed microswitches

Herga Technology, the UK footswitch, hand controls and sensing component designer and manufacturer has expanded its product portfolio with a wide range of basic and sealed snap-action microswitches from Zippy Technology. Manufactured in Taiwan to ISO9001 production and quality standards, the...

Squeeze grip bellows offer alternative actuating method for mobility equipment.

With a diameter of 29 mm and a length of 148 mm, the pliable PVC bellows may be gripped, pressed or folded to provide an alternative light-touch air actuation method where standard dome-type bellows or pushbuttons are not practical. The cost effective range is available, as standard, with a blue...

Hands-free operation for medical equipment

Based in Cannes – France, J3M Diffusion is a designer and supplier of a wide range of equipment and materials used by chiropodists and podiatrists for the correction of nail deformities and other exterior foot-related medical conditions. J3M’s product range includes a variety of...