Engineered reed switches for precision and reliability
Custom reed switches are vital to achieving accurate, dependable switching in advanced electronic systems. Standex Detect designs and manufactures custom reed switches to meet specific magnetic, electrical, and mechanical parameters, ensuring reliable operation across billions of cycles and in the harshest environments.
Our engineering team collaborates with OEMs to create customized solutions tailored to precise activation ranges, contact configurations, mounting styles, and environmental conditions. Whether optimizing for miniaturization, high power, or high sensitivity, Standex Detect custom reed switches deliver the proven durability and performance required in automotive, medical, industrial, and smart home applications.
Our Engineering Capabilities
Standex Detect’s engineering expertise combines decades of reed switch design experience with advanced manufacturing and testing capabilities. We control every step of the reed switch manufacturing process, from glass encapsulation and hermetic sealing to plating, trimming, and forming, ensuring complete quality assurance and consistency.
Our custom design process allows for adjustment of critical parameters such as magnetic pull-in and drop-out sensitivity, contact form (A, B, or C), lead length, and plating material. Engineers can also specify special mechanical configurations including bent leads, surface-mount terminations, or encapsulated housings to accommodate unique board layouts or environmental conditions.
To guarantee reliable performance, each reed switch undergoes rigorous testing including magnetic sensitivity verification, thermal cycling, shock and vibration endurance, and long-term life testing under real-world load conditions.
Features and Benefits
- Magnetic Sensitivity Tuning: Precisely calibrated pull-in and drop-out ranges to match specific magnetic field strengths.
- Hermetically Sealed Construction: Protects against dust, moisture, and contaminants for superior reliability.
- Custom Contact Forms: Available in Form A (NO), Form B (NC), and Form C (changeover) configurations.
- Flexible Lead Configurations: Straight, bent, or pre-formed leads for through-hole, surface mount, or specialized applications.
- Miniaturized and High-Power Options: Engineered for designs ranging from ultraminiature low-power to high-voltage systems.
- Durability and Longevity: Proven operation exceeding one billion switching cycles.
- Integration Support: Optional services such as epoxy sealing, conformal coating, and tape-and-reel packaging.
Common Applications
Standex Detect custom reed switches are used across industries where precision, compact design, and reliability are essential. Typical applications include:
- Automotive Systems – Fluid level, brake, and transmission sensors; seatbelt and door latch detection
- Industrial Automation – Position and limit detection, flow control, and safety interlocks
- Medical Equipment – Fluid flow sensors, actuator position monitoring, and patient safety systems
- Smart Home and Consumer Devices – Door and window contact sensors, security systems, and appliance safety mechanisms
- Renewable Energy and Power Electronics – Flow and level detection, isolation switching, and inverter control systems
Custom Switch Types
Reed Switches
Standex Detect’s reed switches are hermetically sealed magnetic switches designed for precise, dependable operation. Custom variants are available with tuned magnetic sensitivities, specialized lead forms, and application-specific encapsulation. Options include high-voltage, high-power, miniature, and surface-mount designs, each manufactured under tightly controlled processes to ensure exceptional consistency and performance.