Magnetic Reed Switches, Sensors and Actuators for Military Vehicles and Equipment
If you are an OEM of Military Vehicles and Equipment, rest assured, the 100% woman owned Reed Switch Developments Corp., which is also WBE certified within the State of Wisconsin, offers a variety of COTS and custom reed switch sensors/actuators and bare reeds to meet the needs of military vehicle and equipment manufacturers. Our standard and custom product technologies may be used to support:
- Ignition and safety switches
- On-board communications equipment
- Fuel ignition switch actuation
- Emergency light indicators
- Speedometers and visual indication
- Onboard radios and other vehicle electronics
- Communications antenna position indicators
Magnetic reed switches from Reed Switch Developments Corp. are known for their fast-acting, high-reliability performance. The switches are free from mechanical wear and are hermetically sealed, ensuring years of reliable service within demanding environments. Most assemblies are also UL recognized and RoHS/REACH compliant. With the company’s in-house development and manufacturing capabilities, custom reed switch developments of any sized quantity may be accommodated, with production lead times as short as ten business days.
They are available in SPST, with choice of NO or NC contacts, and SPDT configurations. Customers may choose from a variety of reed materials with varying sensitivities and wattages (0.25W – 100W). A wide selection of available case materials include Celanex, Celcon, Lexan, Epoxy and Valox. Aluminum, stainless steel and brass housings are also available for more extreme applications. Custom magnetic reed switch actuators are also available with a large selection of permanent magnets, mating with the switch. This includes custom molded magnets, configured to meet user-specific mounting, and operational requirements. Various wire and cable options are also available, with the most popular insulating materials in 18-26 AWG sizes. Connectors can also be supplied, including AMP, Molex, JST, Packard, threaded, weather sealed, snap lock, lug, and other types.
With each custom reed switch project, the company’s talented in-house applications engineering team applies more than 50 years of field-proven experience, working in close collaboration with customers to identify a unique “best fit” solution. These discernments are based on a multitude of application and performance parameters, further drawing upon an extensive portfolio of thousands of legacy success stories. All Reed Switch Development Corp. products are 100% developed and assembled at the company’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Racine, Wisconsin, USA.
In addition to our standard product range, Reed Switch Developments Corp. can manufacture a custom solution to your exact requirements. Many of our custom solutions are available in shorter lead times than can be found with most other industry off-the-shelf solutions. Find out how Reed Switch Developments Corp. can help to support even your most demanding of military vehicle and equipment magnetic reed switch sensing and actuation requirements. Contact us today for a consultation.