Posted to News on 1st Jun 2026, 12:00
Cost-effective switches, pendant controllers signal light towers target demanding industrial automation applications
Human Machine Interface (HMI) specialist EAO has introduced its new Series 46 EcoTouch family of cost-effective switching devices to the UK's industrial automation market.
In addition to new push-button switches, pendant controllers and signal light towers, EAO's new Series 46 EcoTouch family also includes a comprehensive range of cost-effective selectors, joysticks, keylocks and E-stops that are all easy to assemble yet rugged and reliable in use thanks IP65 (min.) compliance.
Typical applications
- Food and beverage industry
- Machinery and production facilities
- Lifting and moving equipment
- Heavy-duty and specialty vehicles
- Robotics and automated equipment
New EcoTouch switches
The new Series 46 EcoTouch switches include 22mm and 30mm raised and flush mount variants with plastic or aluminium bezels. They are EN 60947-5-1 and UL 508 (depending on variant). Switches are rated for alternating current switching voltage of 500 volts (max.) and a maximum switching current of 10 amps per AC15 (max.). For DC13 applications the new switches offer a direct current rating of 220V (max.) and a maximum current of 5 amps.
New EcoTouch pendant controllers
Series 46 EcoTouch pendant controllers feature an ergonomic housing design able to accommodate up to five switches. Two size options are available in a choice of two colours - grey or yellow. Rugged and sealed to IP66, Series 46 controller housings include an integrated cable gland and a metal mounting loop. Optional wall brackets are available. The housings can be supplied empty or ready-populated with switches marked with symbols or labelled for application-specific operator controls.
New EcoTouch signal light towers
EAO's new EcoTouch signal light towers are available in 24VDC or 230VAC versions designed for quick and simple 'click & connect' assembly. Both variants feature reliable coloured LED illuminated modules that deliver easy identification of machinery status. They use a single point of wiring for easy connection and are simply installed in most locations using a wide range of wall and panel mounting brackets, Extension poles are available to facilitate installation of the light towers in elevated positions.
Intuitive Online Product Configurator
EAO's configurator allows users to easily select all the components needed to specify a complete switch or light tower. They can create the BoM, download datasheets and CAD drawings and then easily check the stock levels, find prices and order online
In addition to supplying and supporting its own EAO HMI products, EAO Ltd is the UK's principal sales representative for the extensive range of stepper motors and equipment cooling fans manufactured by Sanyo Denki. EAO partners with RS, and Farnell to make the products readily available online.
