80+ YEARS OF TRUSTED DEFENSE MANUFACTURING INNOVATION
Grayhill is a trusted member of the U.S. Defense Industrial Base, supporting warfighters with rugged controls engineered for extreme tactical environments.
About UsMILITARY SOLUTIONS CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
Having been a military component supplier for over 80 years, Grayhill has the expertise to deliver products that reliably meet rugged military environmental requirements. Our products provide the high-quality haptics soldiers in the field depend on.
- WEAPON SIGHT LASER CONTROL
- LASER-GUIDING SYSTEM
- PISTOL ENHANCER CONTROL
- SOLDIER HANDHELD GPS
- SECURE PERSONAL RADIO
- NON-LETHAL LASER CONTROL
- PATROL RIFLE OPTIC
WEAPON SIGHT LASER CONTROL
A 75 Single-Deck Rotary Switch customized with a shortened shaft ensures easy integration into the laser system. The switch shaft is redundantly sealed to withstand 66′ of water immersion for up to 30 minutes while being actuated.
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LASER-GUIDING SYSTEM
Grayhill customized its 50 Single-Deck Rotary Switch to meet this application’s altitude, temperature, and vibration requirements. The switch shaft was shortened and integrated into a custom-sealed metal enclosure.
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PISTOL ENHANCER CONTROL
This custom 75 Single-Deck Rotary Switch has a smaller diameter bushing that provides easy mechanical integration for the customer. The switch also has a redundant shaft and process sealed to withstand 33′ of water immersion for up to 30 minutes while being actuated.
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SOLDIER HANDHELD GPS
This sealed rubber keypad with low audible dome contacts and an NVIS-compatible backlight was integrated into a three-shot molded exterior housing. Grayhill designed materials and coatings without cracks or crevices to survive NBC washdown requirements.
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SECURE PERSONAL RADIO
This radio integrates a custom low-profile sealed keypad assembly that meets 33′ immersion per MIL-STD-810. Additionally, the 26 Mechanical Encoder is built with isolated positions, which helps the user prevent accidental actuation of a Zeroize function.
NON-LETHAL LASER CONTROL
This military application includes a custom 30 Pushbutton with rear epoxy and internal silicon button seals and a custom 75 Single-Deck Rotary Switch, which is shaft and process sealed to meet a 66′ immersion requirement per MIL-STD-202. Both switches have a wide operating temperature range while meeting shock and vibration requirements.
PATROL RIFLE OPTIC
Grayhill developed a custom 51 Single-Deck Rotary Switch with a shortened shaft and sealed construction to adjust the brightness settings of the red dot gun sight.
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CONTROL COMPONENTS AND FACILITIES CERTIFIED TO MEET OR EXCEED MILITARY STANDARDS
We provide custom MIL-STD-810 solutions engineered for extreme temperatures and low power draw, such as sealed keypads and night-vision compatible controls. For faster integration, we can also package our standard rotary encoders, optical encoders, mechanical encoders, CAN Bus displays, and CAN Bus keypads into custom-sealed enclosures built to your exact specifications.
By maintaining AS9100-certified production in our U.S. manufacturing facilities, we ensure every touchpoint is built to the highest levels of quality and regulatory compliance.
Quality Management
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System Requirements for All Commercial and Industrial Sectors)
- AS 9100 Rev D (Quality Management System Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organizations)
Environmental
- MIL-STD-810, Method 501 (High Temperature) and Method 502 (Low Temperature)
- MIL-STD-202, Method 107 (Thermal Shock)
- MIL-STD-810H, Method 500.6 (Altitude and Rapid Decompression)
- MIL-STD-810H, Method 512.6 (Submersion)
- MIL-STD-810H, Method 509.7 (Salt Fog & Corrosion)
- MIL-STD-810H, Method 519.8 (High-G Shock & Gunfire Vibration)
Mechanical
- MIL-STD-202, Method 213 (Mechanical Shock)
Electromagnetic Interference/Electrostatic Discharge
- MIL-STD-461 (Electromagnetic Interference and Compatibility Testing)
- MIL-STD-461G CS118 (Personnel-Borne Electrostatic Discharge Calibration Verification and Testing)
- RTCA DO-160 Section 25 (Electrostatic Discharge Testing)
Optical/Lighting
- MIL-STD-3009 (Requirements for Night Vision Imaging Systems)
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- SWaP-C optimization
WHY THE WORLD’S LEADING DEFENSE CONTRACTORS PARTNER WITH GRAYHILL
- 1. Your Flexible Concept-to-Completion Partner We combine design, engineering, manufacturing, and qualification testing into a single, vertically integrated workflow. This allows us to work in lockstep with your engineers, seamlessly translating your unique requirements into finished, mission-ready hardware without the friction of external hand-offs.
- 2. Accelerate Your Timeline with Pre-Validated HardwareSkip the test lab bottleneck. We pre-test all components against MIL-STD-810 and 461 in-house, providing the data packages you need to pass system-level qualification.
- 3. Simplify Your Audits with Ready-to-Submit Traceability Reduce your administrative burden with our comprehensive documentation. We provide the ITAR, CMMC, and genealogy evidence your procurement team needs to clear regulatory hurdles without the stress.
- 4. Maximize Space and Weight Savings for the Tactical Edge Solve the SWaP-C squeeze by consolidating complex switches and control modules into a single interface. Our multi-functional controls reduce panel depth and wiring complexity while eliminating dozens of potential failure points.
- 5. Long-Term Program Lifecycle Support Avoid obsolescence with hardware designed for long-term Form-Fit-Function refreshes. We take full ownership of the supply chain to ensure your components remain available and reliable for decades.
WHERE OTHERS LIMIT, GRAYHILL EXPANDS.
Our products outperform because of our thoughtful quality process.
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