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[Hangzhou, China] – COMOTECH ASIA PACIFIC (CAP), a Sino-French OE specialist in professional vehicle electrical and mechatronic systems, is pleased to introduce its Light & Wiper Combination Switch (Model: C36116-010, OE 348-6693) for Caterpillar (CAT) construction machinery. Engineered as an industrial-strength steering column combination switch and a 1:1 direct replacement for the original component, this integrated control stalk consolidates lighting and wiper/washer control into a single unit — restoring complete cab functionality for the excavator, loader, and material handling machines that power the global construction and mining industries.
Combination Switch Architecture: Integrated Control for One-Handed Operation The C36116-010 uses the combination switch (combination stalk) architecture — consolidating multiple cab functions into a single steering column-mounted control. For CAT equipment operators, this integration is a genuine operational advantage: loading cycles and digging operations require constant, precise manipulation of the machine's joysticks and pedals, leaving no spare attention for reaching across the cab to separate lighting and wiper controls. A single combination stalk places headlight, work light, and wiper control directly under the operator's hand, allowing adjustments without breaking working posture — a meaningful ergonomic improvement over the course of a 10-hour shift in the cab.
Lighting Control: Essential for Night and Underground Operations Construction and mining operations frequently extend into darkness — night shifts on road projects, underground mining, and early-morning or late-evening work during the short days of winter. The C36116-010's lighting control function manages the machine's headlights and work lights, ensuring the operator maintains full visibility of the work area, load, and surrounding equipment at all times. A failed lighting control on a night-shift excavator is not just an inconvenience — it is a shutdown condition that halts production until repair. The industrial-grade construction of the C36116-010 ensures this critical function remains operational through the demanding duty cycle of daily equipment use.
Wiper Control: Clear Vision Through Dust, Mud, and Spray The integrated wiper control function manages the cab windscreen wiper and washer system — a vital visibility function on sites where rain, dust, and mud spray continuously challenge the operator's view. Construction machinery cab windscreens face contamination levels far beyond road vehicles: airborne dust that adheres to the glass, mud thrown by machine tracks, and water spray in wet conditions. The C36116-010's wiper control delivers reliable wiper and washer operation to keep the windscreen clear, maintaining the operator's view of the work area — a direct safety factor in operations where ground personnel work within the machine's swing radius.
1:1 OE Replacement and Industrial-Grade Durability Engineered to OE reference 348-6693 as a 1:1 direct replacement, the C36116-010 replicates the original switch's electrical interface, mounting geometry, stalk travel, and detent characteristics — enabling a direct component swap without wiring modification. Its industrial-strength construction is designed to withstand the construction environment's defining challenges: continuous high-amplitude vibration, pervasive dust and grit, moisture ingress, and extreme temperature ranges. At USD 6–77 per unit with carton packaging and a monthly supply capacity of 2,000 pieces, it provides construction equipment parts distributors and fleet maintenance programs with a competitive, reliable supply source. Manufactured at CAP's Hangzhou facility under ISO9001-certified quality management, the C36116-010 completes CAP's CAT cab control coverage alongside the C36120-010 directional switch — delivering the full suite of steering column control components for the world's most recognized construction machinery brand.