Railways
Rail systems require long-life, low-maintenance components for safety, logistics, and automation in both freight and passenger applications. Standex Detect reed switches, sensors, and relays support smarter, more connected rail operations.
Smart Rail, Safe Rail: Reliable Solutions for Rail Safety and Logistics
Precision on the Tracks: Smart Monitoring for Freight and Passenger Systems
Railway systems, whether for freight or passenger transport, operate in demanding environments that require rugged, long-life components to ensure safety, comfort, and operational efficiency. From high-speed trains to industrial locomotives, every subsystem must perform reliably under vibration, temperature extremes, and continuous use. Standex Detect offers reed switches, sensors, and relays engineered to meet the stringent requirements of modern rail infrastructure and rolling stock.
The following are core technology applications that support performance and safety in railway systems:
Core Capabilities for Railways:
- Pantograph position sensing: Hall sensors monitor contact with overhead lines.
- Toilet and water tank level sensing: Reed sensors provide hygienic, sealed monitoring.
- HVAC damper and valve position: Hall sensors ensure proper airflow control.
- Emergency brake handle detection: Reed switches confirm activation.
- Trackside equipment monitoring: Optocouplers isolate signals in remote telemetry units.
Long-Life Components for Safety-Critical Rail Applications
Why Partner with Standex Detect for Railways
Rail systems demand rugged sensors for safety, diagnostics, and automation. Our solutions perform reliably in high-vibration, high-voltage environments.
- Proven performance in vibration-heavy environments
- Custom solutions for rail infrastructure and rolling stock
- Compact sensors for embedded rail systems
- 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
