Kawasaki Begins Mass Production of ERUJ Joystick Electric Remote Control for Construction Machinery
Kawasaki Heavy Industries has started mass production of the ERUJ, a joystick-type electric remote control unit for construction machinery, designed for improved durability and maintainability.
- 700,000
What Happened
Kawasaki Heavy Industries announced today that it has commenced mass production of the ERUJ, a joystick-type electric remote control unit for construction machinery such as hydraulic excavators. The company has supplied approximately 700,000 units of such control units since the late 1980s. The ERUJ maintains a compact design while improving durability and maintainability over its predecessor.
- Newly designed mechanism reduces wear effects for stable long-term operation.
- Electrical components have ingress protection equivalent to IP67 for water and dust resistance.
- Easy-to-disassemble design enables component-level repairs, reducing downtime and repair costs.
700,000units
Supplied to domestic and global construction machinery manufacturers.
Why this matters
The new ERUJ unit reduces equipment downtime and repair costs by offering better durability and easier component-level repairs, helping construction sites operate more efficiently.
Terms in This Story
- IP67
- A rating indicating total protection against dust and temporary immersion in water.
- Electric remote control unit
- A device that converts joystick movements into electrical signals to control machinery functions.
- Hydraulic excavator
- A construction machine that uses a hydraulic system for digging and lifting operations.
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