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This section provides an overview for switch hooks as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 10 switch hook manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked switch hook companies as of June, 2025: 1.Dekkor Fine Decorative Hardware, 2.TONE-SHINE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD., 3.XYZ Corporation.
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Switchhooks, also called hook switches, are switches that are turned on and off by hanging an object on a hook.
They are mainly used for the switch located on the part of a landline telephone where the handset is placed. The name comes from the fact that the handset was hung on the hook of the main unit. The action of pressing the switchhook and speaking immediately during a call is called hooking, and is sometimes used to switch between on hold and talking, etc.
In recent years, cordless and mobile phones have become popular, eliminating the need to hook the handset on anything and reducing the number of products in use.
Mainly used in fixed-line telephones. For public telephones and landline telephones used in offices and homes that have a corded handset, switchhooks are used because the call can be disconnected by placing the handset on the hook.
In recent years, cordless phones, such as cell phones and smartphones, have become widespread. Since cordless calls are switched on and off using buttons and other means, switchhooks are not used. As a result, the number of products in use is decreasing.
Switchhooks have two states: on-hook when the telephone receiver is placed on the telephone, and off-hook when the receiver is lifted.
In the on-hook state, the switchhook is depressed by the handset and the contacts are released. In the off-hook state, the switchhook is released and the contacts are electrically connected.
The operating principle of the switchhook is that the weight of the handset presses the hook button, causing the button to rotate around its axis, which in turn rotates the internal switch lever and connects the contacts.
There is no electrical control of the switch. When a person hangs up, the motion of placing the handset down is used as an input, and electrical continuity is established by mechanical action. When a person picks up the receiver to make a call, the mechanical action is used as input to ensure electrical non-conduction of the switch.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Honeywell is a diversified technology and manufacturing company to global customers in many industries such as aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, manufacturing, and safety. Honeywell produces hardware and software solutions for each industry it serves. In building technologies, Honeywell designs access controls, electrical and wiring, fire life safety, and employee training services. In aerospace, Honeywell designs cockpit systems and displays, engines, cabin management and cleaning, and health and usage monitoring.
Utility Solutions Inc., established in 1990 and headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, United States, is an electrical power industry hot line tool and product designer, developer, and manufacturer. The company's products include load break tools, overhead distribution jumper hooks, and heavy-duty substation sticks. It also produces meter grabbers for electric meter installation, removal, and change-outs, as well as, safety and training equipment for linemen, such as personal protective grounding simulators and ground testers. These products are used by linemen to maintain and repair public electric power distribution lines and are available worldwide.
Ningbo Joiwo Explosionproof Science & Technology Co. Ltd., started in 2005 and based in Yuyao, China, is a supplier of phones and phone accessories. Its products include weatherproof telephones, jail phones, and explosion-proof telephones used in jails, schools, and oil drilling platforms, among other areas. The company has the capabilities of manufacturing, assembly, and testing, and it manufactures several of the phone parts. It operates worldwide and mainly targets the Asian, European, and African regions. It has an MOQ of 100 units, but one unit can be accepted as a sample.
Ranking as of June 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dekkor Fine Decorative Hardware |
22.2%
|
| 2 | TONE-SHINE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIAL CO.,LTD. |
11.1%
|
| 3 | XYZ Corporation |
11.1%
|
| 4 | Pran Electronics Pvt. Ltd. |
11.1%
|
| 5 | ANU ENTERPRISES |
11.1%
|
| 6 | J&R Technology |
11.1%
|
| 7 | Utility Solutions, Inc. |
11.1%
|
| 8 | Honeywell International Inc |
11.1%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the switch hook page as of June 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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1 | 50.0% |
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Canada
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1 | 50.0% |
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