Rugged Switch Solutions for Modern Agriculture

Streamlined Control. Proven in the Field.
Upgrading legacy planting equipment for modern precision agriculture requires components that meet the mechanical and environmental demands of today’s field.

One manufacturer turned to NKK’s Series WT Environmentally Sealed Toggle Switches — trusted for sealed performance, mechanical integrity, and drop-in compatibility.

Retrofit without Rework
with NKK’s Standard Wire Lead Model
Precision planting isn’t one-size fits all. Equipment configurations vary, conditions are demanding, and installation space is limited. The Series WT meets these challenges with proven durability, sealed performance, and flexible integration.

With factory-attached leads, the WT22L model removes the need for custom wiring or added installation prep.

When Automation Isn’t Enough
Field Tested for Critical Switching
As costs rise and planting windows narrow, growers turn to retrofits for the field. NKK’s Series WT toggles deliver sealed, reliable switching—ready for tough agricultural demands.

Optional boot assemblies extend protection against oil, dust, ozone, and moisture for lasting control.

What They Gained
Using NKK’s Series WT

By using NKK’s WT22L (wire lead model) in their retrofitted planting system, the manufacturer achieved:

• Greater equipment resilience under field vibration and debris exposure.
• Simplified installation using threaded bushing and standard wire lead models.
• Electrical consistency across changing field conditions.

Field Proven—Ten Years and Running.
Integrated into Flexxaire’s reverse radiator fan.
For over a decade, Flexxaire has trusted NKK’s Series LP01 pushbutton—equipped with custom fan-blowing legend—to activate its reversible fan system. Designed into heavy-duty agricultural equipment, this switch continues to deliver consistent, real-world performance in the field.

Push-to-Clean Radiators
No Shutdown Required
Flexxaire’s reversible radiator fan is operator-activated via a momentary pushbutton, adjusting blade pitch to instantly reverse airflow and clear debris—without stopping operation.

Powered by NKK’s Series LP01 short body pushbutton, this in-cab function helps keep radiators clean, minimize downtime, and maintain engine performance.

Built for Demands
of Field Operations
Flexxaire’s reverse radiator fan enhances thermal management in the field by dynamically adjusting airflow and direction—cutting thermal load, fuel use, and noise. By clearing the debris, it reduces clogging and extends maintenance intervals for uninterrupted operation.

Precision Motor Control.
Requires More than a Motor.
A manufacturer of 12V motor-driven seed and fertilizer delivery systems needed a toggle switch that could maintain performance integrity in rugged agricultural environments—despite dust, vibration, and temperature extremes.

The system, designed for retrofitting low-rate microgranular applications, demanded clean switching under load and dependable actuation over time.

NKK’s M Series Bushing Mount Miniature Toggles delivered both.

Consistent Switching
No Matter the Terrain
Ground-driven delivery systems, common in retrofits, introduce challenges like wheel slip and chain wear—causing inconsistent seed metering and limited rate flexibility. The WT22L model removes the need for custom wiring or added installation prep.

As noted by Cotton Incorporated (2023), adjusting seeding rates in these systems requires manual sprocket changes —an impractical task during live operations.

Built for Ag
Retrofit Doesn’t Mean Compromise
Retrofitted planting systems often replace ground-driven components with 12V motor control to improve rate flexibility, reduce mechanical wear, and minimize downtime. But even with motorized upgrades, the system is only as effective as its input controls—where reliable actuation directly impacts output consistency and operator efficiency.

The Operator’s Link
To Real-Time Rate Adjustment

That’s where the M Series comes in.

Designed for panel mounting, this switch serves as the manual actuation point inside the in-cab control panel—allowing operators to engage or adjust delivery rates in real time. Whether mounted in precision planting retrofits or fertilizer metering systems, it plays a direct role in system performance and operator efficiency.

Reliable Actuation
for Field-Based Hydraulics
In tractor or skid steer-mounted hydraulic firewood processors, every function—clamp, cut, feed—starts with a single pushbutton press.

Signal Certainty
in Demanding Conditions
Each input is discrete, momentary, and operator-driven—no latching and no signal overlap. The switch’s internal guide maintains contact alignment, ensuring each actuation results in a single, unambiguous command. That’s why NKK’s SB4011 3A momentary pushbuttons are trusted for clear, repeatable input in operator-facing control systems.

In-Cab Control,
Field-Reliable Performance
From inside the cab, the operator uses two wired control panels—to manage core hydraulic functions. NKK’s SB4011 momentary pushbuttons are integrated as the primary input for each cycle control, driving grab arms, feed tables, and hydraulic saw heads.