The automotive industry has standardized on power levels and are well known across the industry. With the advent of battery powered cars and hybrid ones added to the already present, Petrol and Diesel version, these power levels have remained unchanged for now. Reed Switches perform exceptionally well at low loads and consequently meet a high number of operations in the field. Molded and encapsulated reed sensors are specially manufactured to withstand shock and extremes of temperature and humidity that are required to be met in automotive applications.
We have suggested recommended products for use in each application, but this does not mean that the other products in the same product category will be unsuitable. We have also classified individual applications into types and these guidelines will help select the right magnetic sensitivity and type of magnet to use from our range of products.
Magnet Sensors for Two Wheeler and E-Bike Side Stand Sensing
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Side stand Motorcycles, Scooters and other motorized E-bikes have a side stand and a main stand under the chassis. A quick and easy...Continue reading
Feb 17, 2022 |
Reed sensors for detecting Ignition Key
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Automobile Key The Ignition key on an automobile comes in two types, a manual key or a start button as is the case in the newer...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Sensors to Prevent Thievery in Cargo Containers
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Containerized Cargo Cargo theft is an international problem and hundreds of millions of dollars of goods are lost due to pilferage and...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors in Automobile Sun Visors
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Automobile Sun Visor Automobiles are fitted with visors that can be swiveled downwards and outwards to block the sun from the driver or...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Sensors in Electric Car Chargers
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Electric Car Charging Station Electrical cars are designed to have a range of 250-300 kilometers on a full charge. To ensure that the...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Sensors for Early Brake Sensing
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Automobile Brake Pedal The Brake pedal of an automobile is a very important aspect of the vehicle which is used to give an indication...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Switches in Exhaust Emissions Sensing
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Automobile Exhaust Pollution, greenhouse gases and smog play a large role in global warming and it is most important to ensure that...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Sensors in Automobile Power windows
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Automobile Power Window These days, most automobile windows can be raised or lowered using buttons near the seats or on the inside of...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors to control Automobile Sun-roofs
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Automobile Sun Roof An automotive sun-roof, usually made of tinted glass, is a movable panel that can be opened or closed, fully or...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors used in Fuel cap position sensing
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Automobile fuel cap open A dashboard or an instrument panel located in front of the automobile driver and displays instrumentation and...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Magnet sensors in Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
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Anti-lock Braking Anti-lock braking system or ABS for short, is a safety system used on aircraft and on vehicles, such as cars,...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed switches in Coolant flow sensing
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Radiator Coolant A coolant is a fluid, that is used to reduce or regulate the temperature of a system, like an engine through a...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed switches in Defective lamp detection
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Automobile Lamp Automobiles these days provide a wide range of information ranging from door and window position, wind screen viper...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors for Two Wheeler and E-Bike Brake Sensing
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Motorbike throttle Motor bikes and other two wheelers normally use plunger type switches for detecting depression of the front and rear...Continue reading
Feb 17, 2022 |
Magnet sensors in Low fluid level monitoring
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Fluid Low Level Automobiles these days need to provide a wide range of information on the various liquid levels ranging from wind...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Magnet sensors in Hydraulic arm position sensing
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Hydraulic Arm Bulldozers, Earth Movers, Tractors, Fork Lifts and Garbage Compactor trucks use hydraulics to move cylinders and pistons...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed switches in Seatbelt lock sensing
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Seat Belt Lock Seat belts are vehicle safety device used to secure the occupants of a vehicle against harmful movement that may result...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed Switches in Automobile Relays
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Automobile Dashboard Reed Switches find various applications in automobile electronics, for signal switching using reed relays, and in...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Accidental airbag deployment prevention
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Airbag deployment The airbag module is designed to inflate extremely rapidly then quickly deflate during a collision or a rapid sudden...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors in Central Locking of Cars with Remote Keys
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Automobile Key Central locking allows the driver or front passenger to simultaneously lock or unlock all the doors of an automobile....Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Magnet sensors for Automobile Cruise Control
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Cruise Control Cruise Control automatically controls the speed of a motor vehicle by adjusting the accelerator so that the driver need...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed sensors in Accurate fuel level sensing
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Fuel Level Automobile fuel gauges are used to display the volume of fuel in the tank. These gauges require a potentiomteric feedback...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Thermal Reed Sensors in Automobile Temperature Sensing
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Automobile Radiator Reed Switch based normally closed thermal cut-outs are useful in a wide range of automotive applications, either...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |
Reed switches as Impact sensors for triggering airbags
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Airbags Statistics say almost 80% of automobiles use reed switch based crash sensors for triggering airbags. A ring magnet is mounted...Continue reading
Nov 7, 2020 |