49 Remote Control Manufacturers in 2023
This section provides an overview for remote control as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 49 remote control manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked remote control companies as of June, 2023: 1.AMADA WELD TECH INC., 2.Clutch Engineering, 3.ACI Hoist & Crane, Inc..
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What Is a Remote Control?
Remote control transmitters (reciever modules) control various devices in various situations, including AV equipment such as TVs. A remote control is a unit that receives signals from the remote control transmitter.
Specifically, it receives optical signals from the remote control transmitter, converts them into electrical signals, amplifies the signals, and converts them into digital signals. This signal is then output to a microcontroller or other device control unit built in a subsequent stage.
Uses of Remote Controls
A device that uses remote controls can be thought of as a device that uses remote controls transmitter. Its use can also be considered in place of the use of the remote controls transmitter.
Remote controls transmitters are used in home appliances such as air conditioners and lighting fixtures, as well as in AV equipment such as TVs, Blu-ray and HDD recorders and players, and audio equipment such as AV components.
In the case of a typical TV, the remote controls transmitter can control almost all functions of the device, such as power on/off, volume control, channel selection, input switching, and menu display and selection. In the case of the other devices mentioned above, as with televisions, the remote controls transmitter can generally control most of the functions of the device.
Principle of Remote Controls
To better understand, the principle of the remote controls transmitter/receiver system, including the remote controls receiver unit, is explained below.
The remote controls transmitter uses a light-emitting diode to output a light signal irradiated to the remote controls receiver unit. Near-infrared light with a wavelength of 940 nm or 960 nm is used.
Since remote controls transmitters are generally powered by batteries, the original signal is modulated at 37.9 kHz and transmitted in order to limit the signal ON period to a few percent to prolong battery life. This modulated light is received by the remote controls.
The remote controls receives the light signal and converts it into an electrical signal using a light receiving element, which amplifies the signal, demodulates the modulated wave at 37.9 kHz, and outputs it as a digital signal of about 3 to 6V. This is to match the operating voltage of the power supply voltage of the microcontroller, etc., connected in the subsequent stage.
The microcontroller receiving the remote controls signal analyzes the contents of the signal and controls the device according to the results.
How to Use Remote Controls
The remote controls has a very high gain, so it is sensitive to noise. Therefore, if the remote controls has shield case, make sure to connect it to GND.
Generally, remote controls light receiving modules are designed to be used indoors. When used outdoors, the current output of the photodiode becomes extremely large when sunlight shines on it, saturating the amplifier circuit that receives it and making it impossible to receive near-infrared light from the remote controls transmitter. Therefore, equipment used outdoors (e.g., cameras and other photographic equipment) should employ a remote controls light receiving module that has been designed to prevent saturation by sunlight.
If the environment in which the remote controls light receiving module is used contains noise sources (e.g., ambient light noise from inverter fluorescent lamps, etc., power supply ripple, electromagnetic noise in power circuits, etc.), the remote controls reception distance may be shortened by these sources, so it is necessary to devise ways to avoid them. While power supply ripple and noise contamination in the power supply circuit can be addressed in circuit design, structural devices such as blocking light from the ceiling direction are necessary to prevent the effects of fluorescent lamps.
List of 49 Remote Control Manufacturers
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Proportion-Air, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Proportion-Air, Inc., established in 1985, is a US manufacturer of electronic air pressure regulators and air flow control valves located in McCordsville, Indiana. The company produces various regulators, including flow controllers, pressure transducers, volume boosters, and safety regulators, that accept analog and digital signals. Additionally, they supply auxiliary accessories for their products. The company services several markets, such as industrial manufacturing, transportation, aerospace, pharmaceutical, and food processing. Product uses include water jet cutters, aircraft fuselage testing, and medical testing.
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Digivac
Remote Controls
Company Overview
DigiVac was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Morganville, New Jersey. DigiVac engineers and manufactures measurement and control instruments and solutions designed to solve customer problems common in a medical vacuum, altitude simulation, transformer maintenance, HVAC, and other industries. In addition, DigiVac is ISO 9001:2015 certified. DigiVac’s product lineup includes large systems such as chillers, freezers, and ovens, as well as small components such as vacuum sensors. DigiVac also provides various calibration services, ODM and OEM design and manufacturing, and item customization options.
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AEI
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Accele Electronics, Inc. is based in Santa Fe Springs, California. Accele has a 30 year history as a manufacturer and distributor of automotive technology solutions, also offering services such as, installation and support throughout its 30+ year history. Example products include LCD monitors, headrest monitors, mirror monitors, drive and park sensors, video recording and camera kits and accessories, A/V switchers, RV camera systems, cables, lighting, HUD, security systems, fuses and circuits, relays, bus and coach amenities, as well as comfort and convenience items.
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Erickson Electrical Equipment Co.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Erickson Electrical Equipment Co. is a manufacturer of utility metering products, founded in 1932, and headquartered in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. They offer type CM group metering (modular) in both 240V and 480V, current transformer section with the disconnect in both 240V and 480V and current transformer cabinets. They also offer ground detectors, termination boxes, and accessories. Their products are used for accurate metering of electrical services, serving several sectors, including commercial, industrial, and residential.
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AMADA WELD TECH INC.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
AMADA WELD TECH is a subsidiary of AMADA WELD TECH Co., LTD, which was founded in 1972. AMADA is based in Southern California and is a manufacturer of equipment and systems for resistance welding, hot bar bonding, laser marking, and other laser cutting services for industries such as aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical, and photonics. AMADA is ISO 9001:2015 certified. Examples of AMADA products include machines and systems for resistance welding, laser cutting, hermetic steam sealing, laser micromachining, and more.
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Diamond Technologies, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Diamond Technologies was founded in 1997 and is based in Hudson, Massachusetts and is a custom designer and engineer for data collection automation, and industrial communications. Diamond Technologies’s automation solutions segment offers OEMs and other customers system configuration, component selection, verification of compatibility, review of power requirements, software development, and other services. Data collection includes integration of data collection equipmpent, maintained OEM delivery, pre-programmed barcode, RFID, or embedded data collection components, OEM labeling, and others.
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ASG, Division of Jergens, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
ASG is a division of Jergens, Inc., was founded in 1976, and headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. ASG both manufactures and distributes solutions for assembly including precision torque and angle DC electric fastener systems. ASG is ISO 9001:2015 certified. ASG groups include ASG Express, ASG Precision Fastening, ASG Automation, and ASG Integrated Services. Together they specialize in electric and manual screwdrivers, production aides, tool accessories, air motors, pneumatic torque control tools, pulse tools, torque wrenches, current control tool systems, automation systems, auto feed systems, air grippers, torque arms, screwdrivers & nutrunners for automation, and peripheral automation equipment.
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Motor Protection Electronics (MPE)
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Motor Protection Electronics, Inc. was founded in 1983 and is located in Apopka, Florida. The company is a manufacturer and designer of industrial controls for several industries including water and wastewater industries to customers around the United States through its distributors. Since its founding, the company has designed and manufactured all parts at its company headquarters in Apopka, Florida. The company’s 10 product segments include phase and voltage monitors, alternators, time delay relays, and intrinsically safe controls.
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American Crane & Equipment Corp.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
American Crane and Equipment Corporation has a 50-year history and is headquartered in Douglassville, Pennsylvania. American Crane is a manufacturer of electric overhead cranes, electric wire rope hoists, and overhead material handling equipment used in aerospace, nuclear, transit, construction, and other industries. American Crane offers new equipment, used equipment, and parts. American Crane's product line includes crane systems and parts, hoists, crane systems, and tractors. American Crane also provides custom equipment upon request. American Crane also offers services including field service, testing, support, and equipment upgrades.
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Stephens Mfg. Co., Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Stephens Manufacturing was started in 1957 in Tompkinsville, Kentucky. Stephens is a manufacturer and distributor of concrete-related equipment. Categories include ready mix plants, precast plants, central mix plants, RCC, environmental, and material handling. Ready mix batch plants that generally have quicker installation. Precast plants are custom built. Portable mixers mix RCC and other mixes. Environmental components include dust collectors, reclaimers, and wash down racks. Material handling includes batchers, bins, hoppers, silos, conveyors, and vertical pigs. Stephens offers assistance in customer problem solving and delivers to customers globally.
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Danfoss Industrial Automation
Electronic controls
Company Overview
Danfoss was founded in 1933 in Nordborg, Denmark where it remains today. The company serves automotive, food & beverage, energy & natural resources, wastewater, and mobile hydraulics industries as a manufacturer of power systems and industrial hydraulics. The company operates through three business segments: Danfoss Power Solutions, Danfoss Climate Solutions, and Danfoss Drives. Danfoss Power Solutions produces electronic controls, hydraulic power units, and cylinders. Climate Solutions produces heat exchangers, burner components, hydraulic heating, and sight glasses. Drives produce gear motors, low and medium voltage drives, and various software solutions for operating drives.
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Kinematics & Controls Corporation
Remote Controls
Company Overview
K Controls, a British company, specializes in developing, manufacturing, and distributing industrial valves, actuators, and control equipment to various sectors, including oil and gas, petrochemicals, and water treatment. For over four decades, the company has delivered inventive and dependable solutions to intricate engineering problems, earning it an excellent reputation. Among its achievements is the Queen's Award for Enterprise in International Trade, which it received in 2015 for contributing significantly to the UK economy through exports. K Controls is a provider of industrial control equipment both locally and globally, thanks to its strong devotion to originality and customer service.
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Fox Valley Fire & Safety
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Fox Valley Fire & Safety was founded in 1960 and is based in Elgin, Illinois. Fox Valley Fire & Safety provides service, inspection, repair, and installation of security and alarm systems. Many of Fox Valley employees hold NICET certification for fire, hazard, and water-based systems. Fox Valley works with businesses both large and small businesses to offer on-site surveys, CAD services, and testing of fire and other safety needs and meet government compliance standards. Examples of systems include basic fire alarms to 24-hour security monitoring, sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, and emergency and exit lighting.
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ACI Hoist & Crane, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
ACI Hoist & Crane, based in Pompano Beach, Florida, is the result of a merger between ACI and Philadelphia Hoist & Crane, originally founded in 1947. The company is a developer and manufacturer of custom lifting equipment. The company ships directly to the southeast United States, and to customers around the world through distributors. The company’s primary five product lines include hoists, cranes, power distribution, lifting equipment, and lifting accessories. The company also offers other components and accessories such as remote control systems.
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Magnetek Drives
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Magnetek Drives is a manufacturer and developer of digital power & motion control systems for material handling, people-moving, and mining applications in aerospace, automotive, construction, and metals production industries. The company is headquartered in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The company’s chief distributor for sales in the United States is Sievert Crane & Hoist. In cooperation, the two offer complete crane and hoist packages with custom manufacturing, installation, inspection, training, and service & repair.
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Howman Engineering
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Howman Engineering was established in 1987 and is headquartered in Lebanon, New Jersey. The company is a designer and manufacturer of electromechanical controls, primarily serving food service, construction, textile, and steel production industries. The company’s in-house engineering team collaborates with customers to develop custom products to meet precise and niche needs using Design for Manufacturability and Design for Testing procedures. The company’s electromechanical controls products expertise covers printed circuit boards, industrial controls, and cable assemblies.
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Addison Electric
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Addison Electric originally opened its doors in 1980 and is headquartered in Addison, Illinois. Addison Electric provides systems integration, distribution, and service for industrial tools and equipment. Product lines include motors & gears, drives, controllers, sensors, devices, fuses, blocks, holders, low voltage control products, and thermal management. Service options include electrical and motor services such as PLC programming and clutch and brake repair, as well as dyne load testing and drive and motor dyne testing.
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American Products, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
American Products Inc. was founded in 1983 and is located in York, Pennsylvania. The company is a designer and contract manufacturer of custom electronics for the transportation, construction, medical, architectural, and energy management industries. The company’s two primary services are product development and contract manufacturing. Product development customers are typically experts in fields other than electronics who have a design or need for a design and a supplier to make the design work. As an ISO 9001-2015 certified contract manufacturer, the company provides PCB assembly via surface mount technology as well as other cable manufacturing services.
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Dawson-Macdonald Co., Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Dawson-Macdonald Co., Inc. was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Dawson-Macdonald is a developer and producer of production manufacturing equipment, systems, and supplies for surface preparation.Dawson-Macdonald’s product offerings include air filtration equipment, abrasives, air blast equipment, shot blast equipment, wet blast equipment, wheel blast equipment, and vacuum systems. Dawson-Macdonald also offers rental options as well as preventative maintenance, service, and repair both in house or in the field.
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Ohio Pipe, Valve & Fittings, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Ohio Pipe, Valves, & Fittings, Inc. was founded in 1929 as Ohio Pipe Bending & Coiling Company. Also known as the Ohio Pipe companies, they specialize in fully welded, seamless, stainless steel, and PVC pipes of many sizes. Ohio Pipe companies also sell flanges, couplings, ball, butterfly, gate, control, and relief valves, with thousands of unique items in stock. Ohio Pipe companies’ past and current customers include power plants, steel mills, oil and gas companies, chemical plants, water and wastewater facilities, as well as many OEMs.
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Solar Biz Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Solar Biz Inc. began in the 1970s in Ft. Atkinson, Wisconson. Solar Biz offers complete solar panel systems for residential and commercial customers ranging from under 5 watts to over 400 watts. Systems include solar panel components with racking and mounting, inverters, power centers, solar charge controllers, batteries, and accessories, AC and DC enclosures, circuit protection, hydro and wind generators and accessories, water pumps and water filtering, tanks, heaters, hot tubs, rain catchments, and appliances such as fans, gas ranges, refrigerators and freezers.
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Clutch Engineering
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Clutch Engineering Co. was established in 1960 and is headquartered in Canton, Connecticut. The company is a distributor and specialty fabricator of industrial power transmission components, providing specialized engineering solutions to their specific needs. Customers typically come from industries such as mining, power generation, water treatment, shipbuilding, and transit. The company works with manufacturers such as Easton, Wichita Clutch, SEW-Eurodrive, and Lesson. Products typically used in customers’ products include couplings, electrification units, friction & wear materials, and air starters.
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R.P. Crawford Co., Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
R. P. Crawfard Co., Inc. began in 1962 in Pittsburgh, PA. RPC primarily develops and sells industrial products but also sells and promotional and consumer products. Industrial product lines include pallet racks and other material handling equipment, warehouse equipment including platforms and production tables, and storage shelving. Promotional and consumer products include apparel with and without logos, technology-related products, backpacks, bags, and coolers, pens and markers, drinkware, flags, and umbrellas.
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Ergonomic Partners
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Ergonomic Partners is a branch of Tri-State Overhead Crane, located in St. Louis, Missouri. Ergonomic Partners has a 50-year history as a turnkey solution manufacturer for material handling applications. Ergonomic Partners provides customer solutions for repetitive lifting application, precise product placement, and awkward load handling. Additionally, Ergonomic Partners provides off-the-shelf ergonomic material handling and workstation equipment with custom designed and engineered handling devices and special equipment solutions. Custom lifting devices include ergonomic lift assists, easy arms, manipulator arms, vacuum lifters, tool balancers and more
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The Rowland Company
Remote Controls
Company Overview
The Rowland Company was founded in 1732 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania when Benjamin Franklin was just 25 years old. Today the Rowland Company specializes in the distribution, fabrication, and assembly of industrial power transmission products, including application engineering, and modification of products to customer needs. Industries served include commercial laundry, amusement parks, marine, metalworking, power generation, pulp & paper, transit, water treatment and wastewater treatment Rowland Company’s product categories include air starters, brakes, clutches, crane controls & electrification, flexible couplings, friction and wear materials, gearboxes, industrial lighting & signals, mobile crane brake parts, universal joints, and driveshafts.
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E-Motion, Inc.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
E-Motion Inc. is a distributor for electric automation based in Eugene, Orgeon. The company is a distributor of many electric automation parts, with additional offerings in pneumatic, modular aluminum framing, and instrumentation products. The company’s two primary segments are electric actuators and pneumatic automation. The electric actuator segment includes rack and pinion linear actuators, rod type electric actuators, rodless actuators, actuator controls, and lift kits. The pneumatic automation segment includes standard air cylinders, rodless cylinders, guided cylinders, and rotary actuators.
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Oil-Air Products
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Oil-Air Products began in 1983 and is based in Plymouth, Minnesota. OAP is a distributor of fluid power systems and offers other services. Product listings include measurement instrumentation, pneumatics, custom manifolds, power units, lubrication, pumps, motors, valves, planetary gearboxes, accumulators, flow meters, and pumps. Other services include custom system design, hose assembly fabrication, troubleshooting, and component selection, as well as machine and part inspection and either on-site or inhouse repair options.
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Enercorp Instruments Ltd.
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Enercorp Instruments, Ltd was born in 1977 and operates out of Brampton, Ontario. Enercorp is a manufacturer of measuring equipment used in markets such as HVAC, industrial monitoring, food processing, waste management, pharmaceutical, lumber, and agriculture. Enercorp produces sensors and components in six categories: temperature, including temperature sensor plates and temperature probes, current such as core current switches and current indicators, Aqua-Boy & curing such as moisture meters and needle electrode heads, pressure such as pressure transducers and pressure transmitters, wind such as ultrasonic anemometers, and binding post, such as lead-through bolts.
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OptoSupply
IR receiver
Company Overview
OptoSupply is a New Territories, Hong Kong-based manufacturer of various LED products for use in electronic, lighting, medical, and industrial equipment. Founded in 1999, the company produces LED modules, kits, and chips, as well as integrated products like SMD displays and monitors. The company offers comprehensive technical support as well as custom design and production services for individual customer requirements. OptoSupply's client companies are Nippon Mik Co., Ltd., Deloitte, and PwC Philippines.
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Actuonix Motion Devices
Remote Controls
Company Overview
Actuonix Motion Devices was founded in 2004 and is now headquartered in Saanichton, British Columbia. The company is a manufacturer of micro linear actuators and linear servos for several markets including robotics, aerospace, automotive, medical, and radio control. The company offers custom micro linear actuators to OEMs globally. The company’s additional product types include limited switch actuators, PLCs, stepper motor actuators, control boards, and accessories. The company provides an actuator selector tool to assist customers to choose models that meet their needs.
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Remote Control Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of June 2023 in United States of America
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | AMADA WELD TECH INC. | 7.1% |
| 2 | Clutch Engineering | 7.1% |
| 3 | ACI Hoist & Crane, Inc. | 7.1% |
| 4 | Erickson Electrical Equipment Co. | 7.1% |
| 5 | Addison Electric | 7.1% |
| 6 | Magnetek Drives | 7.1% |
| 7 | Proportion-Air, Inc. | 7.1% |
| 8 | Diamond Technologies, Inc. | 7.1% |
| 9 | Dawson-Macdonald Co., Inc. | 7.1% |
| 10 | Digivac | 7.1% |
| 11 | ASG, Division of Jergens, Inc. | 7.1% |
| 12 | American Products, Inc. | 7.1% |
| 13 | American Manufacturing Co., Inc. | 7.1% |
| 14 | EVERLIGHT | 7.1% |
Ranking as of June 2023 Globally
Derivation MethodDerivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the remote control page as of June 2023. 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
- HBC-radiomatic: 420
- EVERLIGHT: 290
- Allied Sinterings, Inc.: 35
Newly Established Company
- OptoSupply: 2001 (22 years ago)
- Wavelength Electronics: 1993 (30 years ago)
- IDEA: 1986 (37 years ago)
Company with a History
- HBC-radiomatic: 1947 (76 years ago)
- Allied Sinterings, Inc.: 1959 (64 years ago)
- Vishay Intertechnology: 1962 (61 years ago)
