Magnetek® Flex EM, Flex EX, and Flex Pro Radio Remote Controls Now In Classic Phase
Power & Motion Technology | By Columbus McKinnon | Jun 30, 2026

LIFE CYCLE STATUS UPDATE:
The Flex EX/EM engineered radios have been in the Active Phase since 2003 when the product was launched. The Flex Pro and Pro Tethered have been in the Active Phase since 2009. Per our lifecycle management process, the engineered versions of these transmitters will move to the Classic Phase effective 6/30/2026.
PRODUCT AVAILABILITY IN CLASSIC PHASE:
All Flex EX/EM/Pro transmitters and systems will
remain available in the Classic Phase. Spare parts and repair services will also remain available.
SERVICE AVAILABILITY IN CLASSIC PHASE:
- Spare Parts: Available
- Repairs: Available
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS:
For the products listed in this announcement, no actions are required. However, for new engineered projects, we strongly encourage you to modernize your current system and upgrade to the new Flex Pro™2.
RELATED LITERATURE:
- Flex System Quick Reference Guide 198-00307-1000
- Flex 4EM EU System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-4EM-EU R0
- Flex 4EM System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-4EM-ME R5
- Flex 8EM-EU System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-8EM-EU R0
- Flex 8EM System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-8EM-ME R7
- Flex 12EM EU System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-12EM-EU R0
- Flex 12EM System Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 0-FLEX-12EM-ME R7
- Flex EM/EX Transmitter Engineered Instruction Manual 191-00424-0001
- Flex 4 EX and 6EX CE Systems Manual 191-00193-3201 R0
- Flex E4EX and 6EX Systems Manual 191-00193-3200
- Flex 8EX and 12EX Systems Manual 191-90100-3200 R0
- Flex System quick Reference Guide 198-00307-1000
- Battery Charger Instruction Sheet for Flex Transmitters 0-CHR-03E R0v
- Battery Charger Precautions Operations Manual - English
- Flex EX 12RS Systems Manual 0-FLEX-12RS-ME R1
- Flex 8EX and 12EX CE Systems 191-90100-3201 R01
- Flex Pro Manual 198-50003 Rev10
- Flex Pro Tethered Controller Manual 198-00132 R05
- Flex Pro Flex M Pre-Engineered Manual 191-00195-1200
- Flex Pro HazLoc Transmitter Radio Control Equipment Instruction Manual 191-90004-M0090F
- Flex Pro Tethered Controller Manual 198-00132 R05