Standex Electronics

MKxx Series Reed Sensors

Standex Electronics extensive reed sensor offerings meet tough application requirements

Image of Standex-Meder Electronics' MKxx/MMS Series Reed SensorsStandex Electronics knows designing a sensing solution that offers the lowest possible cost and highest reliability with the least possible energy consumption can be a complex process that involves many factors. Standex Electronics has been designing custom and standard sensing solutions that meet tough design requirements in nearly every industry for approximately 30 years, utilizing its global technical expertise and specialized proprietary magnetic mapping equipment.

The reed sensor is a suitable alternative to an inductive sensor. Its design uses the basic reed switch component, which is simple and cost effective yet diverse in its application use. Standex Electronics offers an extensive selection of custom and standard reed sensor packages in a variety of mounting styles and power configurations, using both Standex Electronics and OKI reed switch products.

Features
  • Hermetically sealed, protected from the environment
  • Sensor magnet not affected by its environment
  • Operate in very cold and hot temperatures
  • No external power required to operate
  • Alternative to inductive sensors
  • Millions of reliable operations
  • Dynamically tested contact
  • Various mounting options
  • Small size, 2.8mm and up
  • RoHS compliant
Applications
  • Automotive
    • ABS, cruise controls, fluid level, power windows, seat belts, sunroofs
  • Construction and security
    • conveyer belts, hoists, security gates
  • Electronics and communications
    • phones, laptops, printers, game controllers
  • Household and commercial appliance
    • coffee makers, dryers, stoves, vacuum cleaners
  • HVAC and refrigeration
    • human/machine interfaces, motion controllers, farm equipment
  • Instrumentation
    • anemometers, smart meters
  • Medical and dental
    • hearing aids, pacemakers

MK03

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS12159 - Immediate$1.98Details weergeven
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS125 - Immediate$1.98Details weergeven

MK04

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBTM04MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBT258 - Immediate$2.25Details weergeven

MK05

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK05-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS0 - Immediate$3.12Details weergeven

MK06

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK06-6-ASWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V4460 - Immediate$1.62Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200VMK06-8-BSWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200V2043 - Immediate$1.78Details weergeven

MK11

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE364 - Immediate$7.22Details weergeven
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE1305 - Immediate$6.14Details weergeven

MK13

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADSMK13-1B90C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADS2589 - Immediate$8.84Details weergeven
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK13-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE575 - Immediate$4.32Details weergeven

MK14

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable Quantity
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-200WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS217 - ImmediateDetails weergeven
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS262 - ImmediateDetails weergeven

MK15

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-E-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V34945 - Immediate$1.13Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V29682 - Immediate$1.13Details weergeven

MK16

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-C-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V22240 - Immediate$1.20Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V12925 - Immediate$1.20Details weergeven

MK17

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V11235 - Immediate$2.63Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-C-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V3581 - Immediate$2.63Details weergeven

MK18

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-C-100WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS812 - Immediate$4.64Details weergeven
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-B-300WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS210 - Immediate$4.64Details weergeven

MK21

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21M-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS918 - Immediate$12.20Details weergeven
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21P-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS306 - Immediate$7.67Details weergeven

MK22

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V2230 - Immediate$1.38Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-4SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V0 - Immediate$0.72Details weergeven

MK23

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK23-80-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V7143 - Immediate$1.96Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175VMK23-90-C-2SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175V10905 - Immediate$3.94Details weergeven

MK24

AfbeeldingOnderdeelnr. fabrikantBeschrijvingAvailable QuantityPrijs
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30VMK24-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30V17502 - Immediate$4.37Details weergeven
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30VMK24-A-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30V252 - Immediate$4.37Details weergeven
Published: 2011-01-12

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