Ampere Turn Selection
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Effects of Temperature
 | Effects of increase and decrease in temperature on reed based products and magnets. Continue reading Aug 27, 2020 |
Lead Formation Dimensions
 | When requesting for reed switches with cropped or formed leads, it is important to note some points regarding dimensions and tolerances. Continue reading Jun 26, 2020 |
Lead Formation Tolerances
 | Cropping the leads of a reed switch removes low reluctance iron and introduces high reluctance air into the magnetic circuit, much the same as adding Continue reading Jun 26, 2020 |
Product Handling
 | Reed Switches, Reed Sensor and Magnet Sensors are sensitive devices that easily develop micro cracks in the glass to metal seals when subjected to ext Continue reading Aug 31, 2020 |
Cropping
 | Wire cutters transfer shock in both directions and end nippers only transfer shock one way. Use only oriented end nippers for cropping reed switch lea Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Reflow Soldering
 | Reflow Soldering is the process of automatically soldering multiple devices to a PCB. Continue reading Aug 28, 2020 |
Welding Guide
 | The coefficients of thermal expansion of the leads and glass are closely matched, but welding and soldering heat the wire more quickly than the time i Continue reading Sep 11, 2019 |
Manual Soldering
 | Manual Soldering of reed switch leads may be required when using custom plastic housing with external cables. Here is our soldering guide. 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 reduce its operating distance as such ferro-magnetic pa Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Potting and Encapsulation
 | As some potting compounds cure over 24 hours, the glass seals should be protected. Use a flexible resin for potting or encapsulation, after protecting Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Cable Handling
 | Cables with higher strands should be used so that there is minimal work hardening during constant movement. Twisting cables or bending them too close Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |
Magnet Usage
 | The storage and usage temperature of magnets should be within the individual raw material specification limits. It is not recommended to store magnets Continue reading Sep 4, 2019 |