MG Handle

Penny and Giles Trigger grip with optional rocker switching options.

Designed to provide a simple approach to a ‘Person present’ handle whilst offering the flexibility of switch options in the top of the handle. The profile of the MG handle ensures the operator’s fingers are permanently close to the buttons, minimising operator fatigue and maximising functional control. The handle can be supplied with or without a handrest and can be configured with a combination of trigger lever, single or dual switches. This handle can also be purchased separately, for fitting to customer levers or assemblies. Ask our sales team for more information on this handle option.

 

Description

Penny and Giles MG Handle range is a trigger grip with optional rocker switching options.

MG Handle is designed to provide a simple approach to a ‘Person present’ handle whilst offering the flexibility of switch options in the top of the handle. The profile of the MG handle ensures the operator’s fingers are permanently close to the buttons, minimising operator fatigue and maximising functional control. The handle can be supplied with or without a handrest and can be configured with a combination of trigger lever, single or dual switches. This handle can also be purchased separately, for fitting to customer levers or assemblies. Ask our sales team for more information on this handle option.

The Penny & Giles product range comprises a broad selection of joysticks, sensors and solenoids for use on commercial vehicles and industrial equipment.

The products are the legacy of the Penny & Giles company founded in 1956 and acquired by Curtiss Wright in 2002.

The present-day product range includes: linear and rotary position sensors; LVDT and RVDT transducers; joysticks; studio faders; digital panel meters; and solenoid actuators for a wide range of industrial motion control applications.

Their joystick controls are suitable for commercial vehicle applications for both on- and off-highway use. These include construction and agricultural vehicles, material handling and other specialty vehicles. They are also suitable for use with industrial equipment such as robotics. Their finger-operated joystick controllers are designed for the smooth, precise control of critical functions in a variety of industrial applications where a Human-Machine Interface (HMI) is required. They also have rugged joystick controllers are designed for the more demanding installations found within operator cabs for off-highway vehicles. A wide range of linear position sensors, tilt sensors, rotary sensors, linear displacement transducers and linear potentiometers that offer distinct advantages in reliability, stability and compactness.

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Maximum height above flange 161 mm
Maximum grip diameter 40 mm
Environmental sealing (IEC 60529) IP67 (IP66 with trigger switch)
Number of switches 0 to 3
Action Momentary Button (1), Rocker (1+2) or Trigger
Switch operating force
Trigger 5N
Switch 1 or 2 7N
Maximum current @ 30Vdc 100mA
Expected life (operations) 1 million
Operating temperature -25°C to +70°C
Storage temperature -30°C to +80°C

 

Top switch position Trigger switch Hand rest
MG00 None No No
MG01 1 No No
MG02 1 & 2 No No
MG03 1 & 2 Yes No
MG04 1 & 2 Yes Yes
MG05 1 Yes Yes
MG06 1 & 2 No Yes
MG07 1 No Yes
MG08 1 Yes No
MG09 None Yes Yes
MG10 None No Yes
MG11 None Yes No

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