Standex reed switches deliver unmatched durability and longevity, enabling reliable performance in relays, sensors and demanding applications across industries from automotive to utilities.
“Standex reed switches offer unique durability and longevity. Reed relays and sensors both use these components at the heart of their switching mechanism.”
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- How do Reed Switches Perform Uniquely?
- Reed Switches Serve an Ever-Expanding Range of Applications
- Conclusion
- Additional Resources
How do Reed Switches Perform Uniquely?
Simple magnet interaction is the driving force behind the reed switch. Magnetic sensing doesn’t require external circuitry. Therefore, reed switches improve power efficiency. As a result, increased demand for lower-power devices has driven further growth in reed switch technology since the 1930s. Today, switches are smaller than ever and offer the highest level of performance.
Reed switches have unique switching capabilities. First, reed switches can exist and operate in almost any environment. This is because of their unique hermetic glass seal. Second, reed switches can withstand extreme temperatures, moisture and workloads, delivering billions of reliable operations. On the other hand, mechanical and semiconductor switches are environmentally limited, making them prone to early failure.
Reed Switches Serve an Ever-Expanding Range of Applications
Because Standex reed switches offer unique durability and longevity, reed relays and sensors both contain the reed switch at the heart of their switching mechanism. New applications in reed relay, reed sensor and fluid level designs are driving greater demand for reed switches across several industries. Below is a sampling of applications served by Standex reed switches:
Alternative Energy
- Standex reed switches are integral to alternative energy arrays. Uses include high-voltage relays in solar panels and speed sensors on wind turbines, among others.
Appliance
- Manufacturers of fridges, cookers, microwaves, and washer-dryers rely on reed switch technology. Reed switch-dependent technologies provide power transfer, monitor fluid levels and offer other smart sensing capabilities.
Automotive
- Reed switch sensors effectively monitor fluids in passenger vehicles, as well as cargo position in freight vehicles. Some example fluid level sensing applications include, but are not limited to: brake fluid, coolant level, fuel level and windscreen washer fluid. Furthermore, reed sensors work in navigation and entertainment systems, as well as automotive convenience applications.
Industrial
- An industrial facility requires electronic management of everything from its day-to-day operation and security to its HVAC and plumbing. Standex reed switches used in relays and sensors ensure daily operations run smoothly.
Utility & Metering
- Hermetically sealed reed switches precisely measure water flow, gas and electricity. A reed switch sensor is typically part of a feedback loop that sends a signal to the utility’s control centre, confirming that the meter has executed its commands correctly. Smart grid meters use reed switch-based sensors to detect whether the remote connect/disconnect system has functioned properly.
Conclusion
Firstly, Standex serves each of these applications and more as the world’s largest manufacturer of reed switches. Furthermore, with greater than 50% market share, Standex offers the most comprehensive range of reed switches available.
Secondly, Standex reed switches are impervious to almost all environments due to their hermetically sealed structure. Moreover, this opens up a vast number of unique applications that only reed switch technology can deliver, such as mission-critical operations.
Most importantly, new uses for reed switches continue to arise at an accelerating pace as a result of their exemplary performance. Finally, solving complex problems through our Partner, Solve, Deliver® approach is why we exist! The Standex team is standing by to meet our customers’ ever-changing needs across every global industry.
Get in touch with our team to learn more about our carefully engineered solutions.
Additional Resources
We produce high-quality reed switches in our KOFU Japan facility (formerly OKI). Learn more
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