Namco Controls - A History of Innovation and Integrity

Part of what makes Namco Controls a unique leader in the industry is their history of innovating and creating new solutions when nothing on the market is suitable for an emerging application. When non-contact electronic sensing was required in automotive assembly lines, Namco was the first US Company to respond. Namco patented internal short circuit protection for 2-wire sensors and developed the first weld field immune (WFI) sensors to survive resistance welder applications. Namco also introduced the industry's first Lifetime Replacement Program for electronic sensors in 1987.

SNAP-LOCK™ Limit Switches - Namco Controls is an influential marketplace leader in the manufacturing of limit switches for industrial applications of all kinds. Namco was the first manufacturer to make qualified limit switches for use in nuclear applications in the US. These limit switches are available in a variety of materials and incorporate a number of safety and triggering technologies.

Namco has the largest installed base of nuclear qualified switches in the world. For decades, SNAP-LOCK™ limit switches have been the benchmark in reliability for steel mills, auto factories, foundries, power plants and machine shops. In 1938, the need for a limit switch of high quality and reliability was pressing. Namco Controls was therefore created to design and manufacture limit switches for internal needs.

Today, Namco Controls and the SNAP-LOCK™ switch are still one of the most sought after names in the industry for use in tough environments and in heavy-duty applications. The SNAP-LOCK™ limit switch provides a huge range of protection, construction and practical flexibility.

Solenoids - Industry proven to be tough enough for the most punishing applications, Namco Control brand solenoids are rated for continuous use without the need for maintenance or replacement. Namco solenoids are capable of operating over a wide range of temperatures (-10°C to -30°C) without diminished accuracy or efficiency. Namco solenoids are field-tested and are a dependable to ensure consistent power for any application.

Weld Field Immune (WFI) Proximity Sensors - Namco Controls proximity sensors are available for an array of applications and feature numerous technological innovations. These sensors feature proprietary high-temperature, abrasion-resistant coating and are used in some of the most extreme and challenging work environments.