Mafelec

Mafelec – control and operating elements for industrial and mobile applications

Mafelec is an internationally active manufacturer of operating, control and safety components for demanding industrial and mobile applications. The company develops robust components used wherever machines, vehicles and systems must be controlled reliably and operated safely.

Mafelec products are used across industries, including commercial vehicles, conveying and lifting systems, mechanical engineering, rail technology and special-purpose and work vehicles. The focus is on durable design, clear operating logic and high operational safety, even under harsh operating conditions.

Operating and control solutions from Mafelec

Mafelec specialises in operating elements that combine mechanical, electrical and safety-relevant functions. Typical product groups from the Mafelec portfolio include:

• push buttons, selector switches and joysticks
• emergency-stop switches and safety switches
• control units for mobile machines and vehicles
• robust control housings and operating elements for outdoor use

These components are designed for continuous use under vibration, moisture, dust and varying temperatures and meet high requirements for reliability and operating comfort.

Typical areas of use

Mafelec operating and control elements are used in a wide range of technical applications. This includes industrial machines and systems as well as mobile systems where safe and intuitive operation is essential. Typical fields include conveying and lifting technology, commercial and special vehicles, work machines and applications with increased safety requirements.

Different designs, contact variants and protection ratings allow Mafelec components to be adapted flexibly to different system requirements.

Use in lifting and loading systems

Some Mafelec operating elements are also used in lifting and loading systems, for example in tail lifts, lift platforms or comparable applications. There, they perform control and safety functions for lifting, lowering or enable/permission operations and contribute to the safe operation of the system.

Not every operating element is intended for this application. The decisive factors are always the technical specifications, electrical design and compatibility with the respective control concept.

Maintenance, spare parts and operational safety

Operating and safety elements have a direct influence on the safe function of machines and vehicles. Worn, damaged or malfunctioning operating elements can impair operation or be safety-relevant.

As part of maintenance, servicing and safety-relevant inspections, the proper condition of the Mafelec components used is therefore important. Matching spare parts help restore control functionality and ensure long-term operational safety.

Mafelec – frequently asked questions (FAQ)