Precise control for demanding applications
Our switch types
Switches for panel mounting
Robust and reliable switches designed for demanding environments and safety-critical applications. We help you choose the right solution based on load, enclosure rating, service life, and environmental conditions.
We assist with:
• Selection of the correct IP classification
• Dimensioning for mechanical and electrical service life
• Adaptation to maritime and industrial environments
• Integration into existing systems
Typical applications:
Machinery, production equipment, maritime industry, offshore, and security systems.
Switch modules
Modular solutions for precise operator control and reliable management. We work closely with our customers to ensure ergonomics, functionality, and the right technical specifications.
We assist with:
• Control panel design
• Selection of operating force and response
• Lighting, labeling, and customization
• Integration into enclosures and cabinets
Typical applications:
Automation systems, operator panels, control cabinets, and special machines.
Switches for PCB mounting
Compact and precise switches for PCB-mounted solutions and electronic systems. We help you choose the right actuation force, height, and lifespan tailored to your design.
We assist with:
• Optimization for space and layout
• Selection of service life (cycles)
• Integration into battery and energy solutions
• Adaptation for medical and industrial use
Typical applications:
Control cards, battery modules, medical equipment, and compact electronic products.
Not sure which switch is right for your application?
Freber is a technical partner, and we can help you find a solution that works in practice.
Our suppliers
Freber collaborates with leading manufacturers in switch and control technology. Together, we ensure high quality, a wide range of products, and solutions tailored to demanding applications.
We select suppliers based on technical requirements, environment, service life, and functionality, not just product category.
RAFI
RAFI is a renowned manufacturer of high-quality, durable industrial operating and control systems. The products are developed and manufactured in RAFI's own factories in Germany, with a high degree of automated production ensuring consistent quality and precision.
Typical strengths:
• Modular operating systems
• Industrial switches and emergency stop solutions
• High IP rating
• Documented operational reliability
• Smart design for lower total cost of ownership, RAMO and RAFIX 22 FS+ (9.2 mm)
Particularly well suited for industry, the maritime sector, and advanced machine systems.
News from RAFI
Functional safety requirements are increasing in many Nordic development environments within maritime technology, industrial electronics, and advanced electronics manufacturing. RAFI MICON 5 SAFETY is a compact short-stroke key for PCBs with a two-channel contact system, developed for applications where safety and reliability are crucial.
We supply RAFI Micon 5 Safety , a unique safety switch developed for applications where false activation must be avoided.
Is the steering wheel on its way out in agricultural machinery? The RAFI simulator uses electromyography to measure muscle strain during steering with a steering wheel and joystick.
Finally proven: Scientific research confirms the benefits of joystick controls in agricultural machinery. See the article on Elektronikknett.no.
Diptronics
Specialist in tactile switches and compact switch solutions for electronics and PCB applications.
Typical strengths:
- Wide range of tactile switches
- Different activation forces and heights
- Long service life in a compact format
Ideal for control cards, battery modules, and compact electronic products.
GCT
Global supplier of electronic components, including switches for modern electronic designs.
Typical strengths:
- Compact and space-saving solutions
- Consistent quality and precision
- Effective integration into electronic systems
Well suited for communication systems, control cards, and custom electronics.
