Cursor Controls

Cursor Controls devices serve defence and military, aerospace, marine and offshore, emergency services, energy and utilities, healthcare and medical, industrial manufacturing, oil and gas and pharmaceutical sectors. Typical applications include aircraft cockpit and avionics support, marine bridge and vessel control, SCADA and control-room access, secure command-and-control terminals, medical workstations and industrial HMI. The common requirement across these sectors is precise, reliable cursor control in environments with vibration, contamination or strict hygiene needs. Backlit and halo-illuminated models also suit low-light control rooms and night operations. Sector suitability and environmental ratings vary by model, so check the listed industries and certifications on each product page.

Cursor Controls offers both, depending on the model. Many trackballs use contactless laser tracking, which reads the ball surface optically and removes mechanical encoders and rollers, reducing wear and maintaining accuracy across long service life and varied ball surfaces. Models such as the X50, X25-Halo and Z50 use laser tracking, while mechanical and optical variants are also available within the wider trackball range. Laser tracking is well suited to sealed, continuous-duty and contamination-prone applications because there are fewer parts to clog or wear. The tracking method, resolution and output options vary by model, so confirm the technology on the specific product page.

Yes. Cursor Controls offers backlit and halo-illuminated trackball variants for control rooms, cockpits and night operations where the operator needs to locate the device without flooding the area with light. Halo models such as the X25-Halo use an illuminated ring around the ball to aid visibility without distracting glare, and backlight colour is often a selectable custom option. These illuminated variants retain the same rugged ABS polycarbonate housing, sealing and laser tracking as their standard counterparts. Backlight availability, colour options and any minimum order conditions vary by model, so confirm the illumination specification and choices on the relevant product page.

Cursor Controls supports OEM integration with selectable options including cable type, cable length, interface, trackball colour and, on illuminated models, backlight colour. Touchpad models add custom logo and case colour options. OEM trackballs offer selectable electrical outputs and tracking forces so a device can be matched to the host system’s interface and feel. Rear-mount designs are made to seat cleanly into a customer’s panel cut-out. This flexibility lets integrators specify a pointing device tailored to a console, keyboard or vehicle system rather than adapting around a fixed product. Available options and any minimum quantities differ by model, so confirm the specifics on the relevant product page.

Cursor Controls is a UK specialist focused solely on rugged pointing devices, so its trackballs, touchpads and scroll wheels are engineered for environments where a consumer mouse would fail. Sealed ABS polycarbonate housings, IP68 ratings on models such as the X50 and X25-Halo, contactless laser tracking that avoids mechanical wear, and tolerance to vibration, temperature extremes and electromagnetic interference make the devices suitable for defence, marine, aerospace, medical and industrial use. Removable top rings simplify cleaning, and OEM versions integrate cleanly into custom consoles with selectable interfaces. You get a purpose-built, integration-ready device rather than an adapted office part. Exact ratings vary by model, so confirm on the product page.

Cursor Controls is a UK manufacturer of rugged pointing devices, principally trackballs, alongside touchpads and scroll wheels, designed for harsh and mission-critical environments. The range covers panel-mount and OEM trackballs from compact 25mm units to larger 50mm and 60mm formats, sealed touchpads, and modular scroll wheels for integration into consoles and keyboards. Many trackballs use contactless laser tracking to eliminate mechanical wear. Its devices serve defence, aerospace, marine, medical, industrial and control-room applications where reliable cursor control is essential. The specialism is durable, integration-ready pointing hardware rather than complete keyboards. Sealing, tracking technology and mounting differ by model, so confirm details on the relevant product page.

Cursor Controls builds trackballs in industrial-grade ABS polycarbonate housings with sealed construction that resists dust and moisture, and several models are rated to IP68 for dust-tight and immersion-grade protection, such as the X50 and X25-Halo. Many use contactless laser tracking, which removes wear-prone mechanical parts and maintains accuracy over long service life. A removable top ring allows cleaning and decontamination without breaking the seal. The devices are also built to tolerate vibration, temperature extremes and electromagnetic interference for continuous-duty use. IP rating, tracking technology and mounting vary across the range, with some models semi-rugged rather than fully sealed, so confirm the rating on the specific product page.

Cursor Controls offers both finished panel-mount trackballs and OEM modules intended for integration into a customer’s own console, keyboard or control panel. OEM units, such as the X and Z series, typically use rear-panel mounting so the ball sits flush in a host enclosure, with selectable electrical outputs, interfaces and tracking forces to match the target system. Panel-mount and desktop formats suit standalone fitting. Both share the same rugged ABS polycarbonate construction and laser tracking options. The choice depends on whether you are building the trackball into your own product or fitting it directly. Mounting style and interface options vary by model, so confirm on the product page.