HERGA
Herga
Herga Technology joins Omega’s partner network: high-quality industrial control solutions, footswitches and pneumatic switches.
Founded in 1947 in the United Kingdom (now part of the Variohm Group), Herga Technology boasts over 75 years of experience in the design and manufacture of footswitches, switches and sensors for the industrial and medical sectors.
The company is internationally recognized as a reliable partner for control and automation solutions, combining British manufacturing tradition with continuous technological innovation.
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With a highly specialized team of around 85 professionals, Herga designs and manufactures in-house a wide range of footswitches, hand controls, pneumatic switches, pressure sensors and custom safety control devices.
All products comply with the highest international quality and conformity standards, ensuring consistent performance and long-term reliability.
HERGA Product Range
Heavy-duty footswitches
- Available in various colours
- Protection rating: IPX7
- Also available in potentiometer versions
Footswitches
- Wide choice of colours and switching options
- Available in multi-pedal versions
- Protection rating: IPX2 and IPX7 – IPX8 on request
- Versatile design
Bluetooth footswitches
- Closed network Bluetooth Smart connection
- Typical latency below 150 ms
- Range up to 10 metres
- Simple pairing procedure
- 8 digital outputs
- Battery life: 1000 hours
Medical switches
- Compact, lightweight and ergonomic
- Suitable for hand or foot operation
- Approved to IEC and UL 60601-1 standards
- Protection rating: IPX2 and IPX7 – IPX8 on request
Electronic foot potentiometers
- Variable voltage output
- Solid-state optical sensor
- Cost-effective solution
- Custom colours and logos available
- Protection rating: IPX2
Hand controls
- Ergonomic design
- Lightweight and easy to handle
- Available in electric, pneumatic and infrared versions
- Up to 6 selectable buttons
Protective Guards
- Mild steel construction
- Powder-coated in black or grey
- Available in single or double versions
- Handle cut-out
Pneumatic Switches
- Ideal for OEM applications
- Base or Side Entry
- Choice of alternate & momentary action
- UL/CSA Approvals available
- Adjustable pressure switches also available
Bellows
- For hand & foot operation
- Large air volume for easy operation
- Side or base entry tube outlet
- Combine with an airswitch for safe, waterproof switching
Push Button Bellows
- Several colour & design options
- Plastic, Brass & Stainless Steel
- Combine with an airswitch for safe, waterproof switching
Infra Red Switches
- Non-Contact switchin
- Sensing range up to 75mm
- Simple Installation
- Bespoke output circuits
Herga product applications
Designed to ensure ergonomics and long-term durability, footswitches are used in industrial, medical and automation applications, including:
- Production and packaging machinery
- Medical and dental equipment
- Industrial and robotic control systems
- Test benches and measuring instruments
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