Appliances
The appliance industry is evolving rapidly, driven by smart home integration, energy efficiency, and user-centric design. Whether it’s a high-efficiency washing machine, a commercial-grade refrigerator, or a connected kitchen appliance, Standex Detect delivers the reed switches, sensors, and relays that ensure performance, safety, and reliability.
From Kitchens to Commercial Spaces—We Power the Devices That Power Daily Life
Engineering Reliability into Every Appliance
Modern appliances, both residential and commercial, must meet growing consumer expectations for safety, performance, and energy efficiency. These systems require compact, reliable components that can operate in demanding environments while supporting smart features and long-term durability.
Our reed switches, sensors, and relays are engineered to enhance appliance functionality, ensure compliance with safety standards, and support seamless integration into space-constrained platforms.
The following are core technology applications that support safe and reliable operation in appliance systems:
Technology Portfolio for Appliances:
- Reed Relays: High-isolation, compact switching for control boards and smart modules in residential and commercial appliances.
- Reed Switches & Sensors: Hermetically sealed, contactless detection for door/lid closure, fluid level monitoring, and safety interlocks in washers, refrigerators, and HVAC systems.
- Hall Effect Sensors: Solid-state sensing for motor control, speed, and position feedback in appliances requiring precise motion control.
- Optocouplers: EMI protection and signal isolation in appliance control systems, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
- Custom Assemblies: Application-specific sensor and relay solutions designed for integration into appliance platforms with demanding environmental and performance requirements.
Why Appliance OEMs Choose Standex
Standex Detect: Your Engineering Partner in Appliance Innovation
At Standex Detect, we don’t just supply components, we become a trusted partner in your product development journey. Through our Innovate | Consult | Engineer | Deliver approach, we collaborate with appliance OEMs to co-engineer reed switches, sensors, and relays that meet performance, safety, and regulatory requirements, while enabling innovation and product differentiation.
Our approach is built on four pillars that guide every engagement:
- Deliver: Ensure customer satisfaction with solutions that meet performance, quality, and delivery expectations, so your appliances are reliable, compliant, and ready for market.
- Innovate: Generate new ideas and technologies that support energy efficiency, automation, and smart home integration through compact, ruggedized, and connected components.
- Consult: Understand client needs and product goals through open dialogue and technical intimacy, becoming a trusted extension of your engineering and product development teams.
- Engineer: Create effective and tangible solutions through deep technical collaboration and application expertise in home and commercial appliances.
Whether you’re designing for kitchen, laundry, HVAC, or smart home systems, we bring the agility, customization, and global support needed to help you succeed in a competitive and fast-moving market.
What Sets Us Apart
- Engineer-to-Engineer Collaboration: Deep technical engagement from concept through production.
- Vertically Integrated Manufacturing: Full control over quality, cost, and delivery, from core components to complex assemblies.
- Agile Global Supply Chain: With 18 sites across 3 continents, we offer local support, redundancy, and rapid response to changing demands.
- Custom + Standard Solutions: Whether you need off-the-shelf reliability or fully tailored innovation, we deliver both with precision and speed.
Why Appliance OEMs Choose Us
- Custom Engineering: Tailored solutions for unique appliance form factors and functions, from sensors to integrated assemblies.
- Agility & Speed: Fast response to design changes, market trends, and supply chain shifts, supporting rapid development and launch cycles.
- Reliability: Components tested for temperature, moisture, vibration, and long-term use in demanding residential and commercial environments.
- Scalability: From pilot runs to high-volume global production, our solutions scale with your manufacturing needs.
- Innovation: Smart sensing, miniaturization, and integration for next-generation appliances, enabling connectivity, automation, and energy efficiency.
Certified, Customizable, and Built to Withstand the Demands of Modern Appliances
Certifications & Compliance
We meet or exceed globally recognized standards to ensure the safety, reliability, and performance of our reed switches, sensors, and relays across appliance applications, from residential HVAC systems to industrial flood detection:
General Appliances:
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
REACH & RoHS – Compliance with hazardous substance and environmental regulations
CE Marking – Conformity with EU safety, health, and environmental protection standards
HVAC Systems:
UL508 – Safety standard for industrial control equipment
NEC & IMC Compliance – National and International Mechanical Code standards for HVAC installations
IP67/IP68 Ratings – Environmental protection for components exposed to moisture and dust
Flood Detection:
UL508 – Certified flood prevention switches for HVAC condensate overflow protection
NEC & IMC Compliance – Ensures safe integration into residential and commercial HVAC systems
Case Study
Refrigerator Manufacturer Innovates with Collaborative Sensor Design
A refrigerator OEM needed a sensor to detect drawer position and control cooling. Standex co-designed a custom reed sensor with integrated connectors and rugged housing, optimized for cold, wet environments.
Challenge:
A refrigerator OEM needed a sensor to detect drawer position and control cooling, withstanding cold, moisture, and vibration.
Solution:
Standex co-designed a custom reed sensor with integrated connectors and rugged housing, optimized for harsh appliance environments.
Outcome:
- Improved cooling efficiency and user experience
- Simplified installation and wiring
- Enhanced durability and product lifespan
