Electric
Electric power is reshaping how machines move, lift, and harvest. Standex Detect supports this evolution with advanced reed switches, sensors, and relays that manage energy flow, monitor system health, and ensure safe, efficient operation in demanding environments.
Driving the Electric Transition in Construction and Agriculture
From Battery to Boom: Electrifying Heavy Equipment
As the agriculture and construction industries accelerate toward electrification, the demand for compact, rugged, and high-performance components continues to grow. From battery-powered attachments to hybrid drive systems, these platforms require precise and reliable reed switches, sensors, and relays to manage high-voltage circuits, monitor motor performance, and ensure operator safety. Standex Detect delivers the enabling technologies that power this transition, engineered for seamless integration and long-term durability in demanding environments.
The following are core technology applications that support electrified systems and components:
Core Capabilities for Electric Power:
Electrified implements, battery-powered attachments, hybrid drive systems
- Reed Relays: High-voltage isolation and low-leakage switching for electric drive and control systems
- Hall Effect Sensors: Current sensing and motor position feedback in electric actuators and drives
- Optocouplers: EMI protection and signal isolation in high-voltage control circuits
- Reed Switches: Used in safety interlocks and enclosure monitoring for electric subsystems
- Custom Assemblies: Integrated sensor and relay modules for electrified platforms
Case Study
Relays Propel Autonomous Electric Tractors Forward
Challenge:
An agricultural OEM needed safe, efficient power management for autonomous electric tractors—specifically, high-voltage isolation, zero parasitic battery drain, and reliable AC/DC conversion.
Solution:
Standex Detect supplied KT and MHV Series Reed Relays, offering:
- High-voltage isolation
- Zero power consumption
- Efficient power conversion
Outcome:
The relays enabled safer diagnostics, longer battery life, and improved system efficiency, supporting the OEM’s shift to sustainable, autonomous farming.
Silent Strength: Electrification Without Compromise
Why Partner with Standex Detect for Monitoring
Monitoring systems in construction and agriculture demand rugged sensors for real-time data and environmental feedback. Our solutions support system health, performance tracking, and automation.
- Proven performance in vibration-heavy environments
- Custom solutions for field and equipment monitoring
- Compact sensors for embedded sensing platforms
- Global engineering support and rapid prototyping
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001 – Quality management
RoHS – Environmental compliance
IP67-rated designs – Dust and water resistance
UL & CE – Electrical safety
REACH – Chemical safety compliance
