Porta Westfalica, January 2026
Foot switches have been a familiar sight in mechanical and plant engineering for decades. They are robust, reliable – and almost always connected by cable. But anyone who works with them on a daily basis is also aware of their limitations: cables can get in the way, cause tripping hazards or restrict the place of use. This is exactly where BERNSTEIN comes in, opening the door to greater freedom of movement with a wireless foot switch that transfers the proven principle to the wireless world.
The new version is based on the classic BERNSTEIN foot switch housing, but combines it with EnOcean wireless technology inside. The international standard stands for extremely low energy consumption and allows ranges of up to 80 metres outdoors and around 30 metres in industrial environments. Proven mechanics meet modern transmission technology – a combination that makes the foot switch more versatile.
The wireless solution offers clear advantages for users:
- Significantly reduced wiring
- No cables that could become a tripping hazard
- Free choice of placement
"We see our wireless foot switch not as a replacement, but as a supplement to our wired versions," explains Sascha Klusmeier, Product Manager at BERNSTEIN. "Where maximum flexibility, quick replacement or freedom of movement are important, the wireless version opens up new possibilities."
Whether in machine or plant engineering: wherever foot switches have previously been used outside of safety-related applications, a wireless alternative can now be chosen – making working environments a little more flexible.
Radio-based position switch completes the new range
In addition to the new wireless foot switch, BERNSTEIN is also presenting a radio-based position switch based on the same EnOcean technology. This solution enables wireless position and material flow detection, for example on lifting and rotating tables or moving plant components. It is also suitable for counting functions in automated production systems. Thanks to self-powered signal transmission, a large range and a flexible receiver unit, positions can be reliably monitored – with minimal wiring effort.
As another innovation, BERNSTEIN is also expanding its portfolio with a wireless, radio-based rope pull switch. This cable-free variant enables reliable actuation even over longer distances and in dynamic environments where conventional wiring has previously caused high installation effort or limitations.
