Hi-Endurance Switching, Sensing
& Linear Position Sensors

Amphibious Vehicles Need Amphibious Switches

The Next Wave of Amphibious Power: High-Tech Marine Assault Vehicles and the Critical Role of Rugged Switch Technology Some of the most advanced tech and systems are going into the latest generation of military amphibious vehicles.  Long overdue for upgrades,… Continue reading Amphibious Vehicles Need Amphibious Switches

Have a Ball with CPI’s J4 Series

CPI’s J4 Ball switches are used around the world for detection applications in harsh, wet, outdoor environments when field failures are not an option. Tested for electromagnetic endurance over 1 million cycles, the stainless steel J4 ball switch represents precision… Continue reading Have a Ball with CPI’s J4 Series

Some Cold Performance from CPI Switches

All reports have us in for a cold winter this year, with temperatures here in NJ hoovering around freezing pretty consistently during the day and well below freezing at night. While we’re bundling up to stay warm, it turns out… Continue reading Some Cold Performance from CPI Switches

CPI Switches Harvest Design Wins

As specialized machines go, a harvester is pretty darn cool. Designed to harvest wheat, grain, corn these machines are robust highly efficient vehicles that see extreme usage during harvest season.  They can harvest up to 30 acres an hour in… Continue reading CPI Switches Harvest Design Wins

Work Truck Safety Switch Applications

With the 2024 work truck show in full swing, the broad category of “Work Trucks” or “vocational trucks” is very much on our minds. These trucks include vehicles from ambulances to class 8 heavy trucks weighing over 33,000 pounds .… Continue reading Work Truck Safety Switch Applications

Sensing Conveyance System Limits, with Limit Switches.

The mass production of food products is a fascinating business, requiring the specification of many different types of technology in many different operating environments. In some cases, massive amounts of raw food product has to be carefully cooked and packaged… Continue reading Sensing Conveyance System Limits, with Limit Switches.

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Defining Harsh Environments for Commercial Vehicles.

Sometimes clients come to us because they have a small need for switches on an outdoor application and want to design in a sealed switch that they won’t ever have to worry about.  A switch that is truly waterproof, with… Continue reading Defining Harsh Environments for Commercial Vehicles.

Outstanding Outriggers use CPI

Every day in the US, you’ll see outriggers used in thousands of vehicle applications. Sometimes referred to as “stabilizers,” these small but powerful hydraulic systems do exactly that: provide stability and compensation for abnormal or uncentered loads during performance of… Continue reading Outstanding Outriggers use CPI

Make The "Switch" to CPI

If your momentary switch application demands high performance, we think you should demand CPI. Please call us today to speak with our engineering team about your needs.

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