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Please note: All dimensions represent the smallest package size in a series and are listed in order as length, width and height unless otherwise specified.

MK04 Reed Sensors
Rectangular Reed Sensors - MK04 Reed Sensors
Miniature Rectangular Reed Sensor with 2 Screw Fastening Holes is used as a proximity sensor. [more]
MK09 Reed Sensors
MK09 Reed Sensor
Pluggable Reed Sensor mounted into a Hirschmann connector for fastening Screw M3 is used as a proximity sensor. [more]
MK13 Reed Sensors
Rectangular Reed Sensors - MK13 Reed Sensors
Miniature Screw Fastening Reed Sensor with Adjustable Slotted Holes is used as a proximity sensor. [more]
MK26 Reed Sensors
MK26 Reed Sensor
Ultra Miniature Rectangular Screw Fastening Reed Sensor is used as a proximity sensor. [more]
MK28 Reed Sensors
MK28 Sensor Reed
The MK28 reed proximity switches operate when in the presence of magnetically conductive material. These sensors are available as Form A, Form B and Form C switches. [more]
 


New Catalog - March 2013!

Sensor & Magnetic Solutions Catalog

Tutorials - Audio Version

3-D Magnetic Mapping

Magnet Interactions

Latching Sensors & Relays

Liquid Level Sensing

Reed, Hall & EM Overview

Reed Switch Technology

Reed Relay as RF Switch

Mini-Glossary

Form A = normally open contact (N. O.)
Form B = normally closed contact (N.C.)
Form C = change over contact (S.P.D.T.)
Form E = Bistable / Latching
AT = Ampere Turns; Parameter that describes magnetic sensitivity.

Reed Sensor Resources

Activation Distances
A guideline for Reed Sensor magnetic activation distances.

Basic Reed Switch
General function and description of Reed Switches.

Electrical Parameters
Basis electrical characteristics of Reed Switches.

Handling Precautions
Proper handling techniques for Reed Sensors.

Life Test Data
View life test data for Reed Switches.

Magnetic Field Strength
Ampere Turns (AT) vs. milliTesla (mT).

Magnetic Operation
A Reed Switch used in conjuction with a permanent magnet is a Reed Sensor.

Reed Sensor Applications
View a small sample of the different Reed Switch applications.

Technology Comparison
The benefits of using a Reed Sensor vs a Hall Effect sensor.