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Custom Reed Relays
For reed relays, modular manufacturing using cases and encapsulation methods offers significant advantages over transfer moulding, particularly when it comes to customization.
Low-cost manufacturers typically stick to a limited product range and are often unwilling or unable to accommodate variations unless large volumes are ordered. Even then, they may lack the expertise to make necessary adjustments without compromising performance.
Benefits of Modular Manufacturing
- Customization and Flexibility: Modular manufacturing allows for extensive customization, enabling the production of parts that better fit specific applications. This includes modifications in pinouts or case sizes to seamlessly integrate with existing designs.
- Enhanced Technical Specifications: Users can benefit from improved performance through customized electrical specifications. This includes adjustments to coil resistance, operating voltages and times, switching parameters, and extended standoff voltages for high voltage parts.
- High-Quality Expertise: Manufacturers employing modular methods often possess the technical knowledge required to meet custom specifications and provide thorough testing to verify performance. This ensures that the customized parts not only fit but excel in their intended applications.
Case Examples of Customization
- Special Pinouts or Case Sizes: Custom reed relays can be designed to match specific layout requirements, facilitating easy integration into existing systems.
- Tailored Electrical Specifications: By adjusting parameters like coil resistance or operating voltages, users can optimize the relay’s performance for their particular needs. For instance, in applications requiring high voltage, the standoff voltage can be increased to ensure reliability and safety.
- Application-Specific Enhancements: Customizations can include improving switching times or enhancing durability to suit demanding environments, thereby extending the relay’s operational life and ensuring consistent performance.
Examples of recent build options we have supplied include:
Series 219
Higher stand-off version rated from 1.5kV to 2.25kV. Same as 219-2-A-12/1D but higher Test specs.
Series 119
Long pin version. As 119-1-A-5/3D but with 8mm pins.
Series 104 ES
Electrostatic screened 104. This version was created to give increased clearances between switch and coil pins. As 104ES-1-A-5/3D but different package type (Type 4).
Series 68
Longer flying leads. 200mm changed to 330mm.
Series 68
Custom flying leads & flying lead positions. Suppression components added on the switching circuit. Custom coil resistance. Custom potting box.
Series 67ES
Shielded version of 67-1-A-5/4D
Series 67
Completely custom. 2 Form C high voltage relay. Custom package and pinout.
Series 63
Up spec. rating for stand-off voltage. Rated to 18kVDC switch-switch & switch to coil. Flying leads for one switch connection and a spade connector for the other.
Series 63
Up spec. rating for stand-off voltage. Rated to 18kVDC switch-switch & switch to coil. Flying leads for the switch.
Series 63
Complete custom. Flying leads for the coil. We created a custom header with a special pinout for the switch. This was to replace a competitor relay for the customer.
Series 63
Completely custom. Flying leads for the switch and the coil. We created a custom header with a special pinout for the fixing points. This was to replace a competitor relay for the customer.
What does the process look like?
Part Numbers
A standard reed relay will have a part number that follows our standard naming convention.
Standard reed relays with build options and full custom devices are always assigned part numbers that are unique to the build and to you, our customer.
Make a Request
If you have a special requirement for a reed relay we would love to hear from you. Whether you’re looking to push a relay past its maximum standoff voltage, need a specific size, or even custom text printed on the package, simply provide as much information as you can below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.