Magnetic Reed Switches, Sensors and Actuators for Automotive Interiors
Virtually all areas of typical automotive interiors incorporate low-profile, zero power consumption reed switch sensors to help them operate reliably and safely. Reed Switch Developments Corp. manufactures standard and custom reed switches and reed sensors, in support of the following applications:
- Door and door lock actuation
- Speedometer
- Power window operation
- Infotainment and in-vehicle navigation centers
- Side and rearview mirrors
- Cruise control and power steering
- Visual indicators of battery life
- Interior dome lighting and emergency lights
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 magnetic reed switch sensor 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, we can design and manufacture a custom solution to your exact requirements, with shorter lead times than can be found with most other industry solutions. Find out how Reed Switch Developments Corp. can help support your automotive interior magnetic reed switch sensing and actuation requirements. Contact us today for a consultation.