Ampere Turn Selection
 | For any application, it is important to select the correct Ampere Turn (AT) or...Continue reading Aug 27, 2020 |
Effects of Temperature
 | Effects of increase and decrease in temperature on reed based products and magnets. Continue...Continue reading Aug 27, 2020 |
Lead Formation Dimensions
 | When requesting for reed switches with cropped or formed leads, it is important to...Continue reading Jun 26, 2020 |
Lead Formation Tolerances
 | Cropping the leads of a reed switch removes low reluctance iron and introduces high...Continue reading Jun 26, 2020 |
Product Handling
 | Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro...Continue reading Aug 31, 2020 |
Cropping
 | Wire cutters transfer shock in both directions and end nippers only transfer shock one...Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Reflow Soldering
 | Reflow Soldering is the process of automatically soldering multiple devices to a PCB. Continue...Continue reading Aug 28, 2020 |
Welding Guide
 | The coefficients of thermal expansion of the leads and glass are closely matched, but...Continue reading Sep 11, 2019 |
Manual Soldering
 | Manual Soldering of reed switch leads may be required when using custom plastic housing...Continue reading Nov 10, 2020 |
Ferro-magnetic parts
 | Using Ferro-magnetic mounting parts or screws within a 100 mm vicinity of a reed switch will...Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Potting and Encapsulation
 | As some potting compounds cure over 24 hours, the glass seals should be protected....Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Cable Handling
 | Cables with higher strands should be used so that there is minimal work hardening...Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Magnet Usage
 | The storage and usage temperature of magnets should be within the individual raw material...Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |