A reed switch is an electromagnetic switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit. They are made from two or more ferrous reeds encased within a small glass tube-like envelope, which become magnetised and move together or separate when a magnetic field is moved towards the switch

Applications:

1. Position and limit sensing
2. Security system switch
3. Linear actuators
4. Door switch

Features:

1. 2 Part Magnetically Operated Proximity Sensor
2. Flying leads can exit either left or right hand side of the housing
3. Case design allows screw down or adhesive mounting
4. 300mm (12”) Flying leads
5. No standby power requirement
6. Operates through non-ferrous materials such as wood,plastic or aluminium
7. Hermetically sealed,magnetically operated contacts continue to operate long after optical and other technologies fail due to contamination
8. Simple installation and adjustment