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Technical Blog Archive

Hand Switches

A hand switch has buttons which are operated by the users hand (hence the name) and is connected to a device by either a wired or wireless connection.  Hand Switch Uses Some applications which we have been involved in that require hand switches are; Door Controls - Our 6310 IR hand...

What is an Air Switch?

As you may assume from the name, an Air Switch is a switch which is activated by air. A push button can be used to instigate a “puff” or “sip” of air which travels along a length of PVC tubing and activates the air switch. The air switch will turn a device on or...

Medical Footswitches

From our experience within the industry our product ranges have grown and adapted and we have incorporated several features which we believe are key to the industry. Features of Medical Footswitches To ensure that our medical footswitches are well suited for use within the medical industry,...

Pneumatic Switches

Our pneumatic switch range includes, hand controls, bellows, push button switches and footswitches. Many of our products are available in a range of colours. See our full range of Pneumatic Switches by downloading our Pneumatic Line Card. What is a Pneumatic Switch? A pneumatic switch is...

Herga Technology renews ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 accreditations

Herga Technology, the UK designer and manufacturer of switching and sensing solutions has successfully completed an independent renewal of its ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 quality management accreditations.    Through a challenging four day audit in June an extensive assessment...

Bluetooth® Footswitch Range

Our Bluetooth footswitch range includes both single and multipedal switches as well as transmitters all working on a power friendly Bluetooth Smart Closed Network.       Bluetooth ® Footswitch Advantages   Why use a Bluetooth® footswitch? There are...