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

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS13098 - Immediate$1.96View Details
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS1758 - Immediate$1.96View Details

MK04

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBTM04MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBT0 - Immediate$1.88View Details

MK05

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK05-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS0 - Immediate$3.09View Details

MK06

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK06-6-ASWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V4513 - Immediate$1.61View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200VMK06-8-BSWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200V3566 - Immediate$1.77View Details

MK11

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE1614 - Immediate$7.17View Details
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE755 - Immediate$7.17View Details

MK13

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADSMK13-1B90C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADS2591 - Immediate$8.78View Details
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK13-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE585 - Immediate$4.29View Details

MK14

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable Quantity
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-200WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS217 - ImmediateView Details
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS262 - ImmediateView Details

MK15

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V43690 - Immediate$1.12View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-E-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V42957 - Immediate$1.12View Details

MK16

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-C-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V22382 - Immediate$1.19View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V16200 - Immediate$1.19View Details

MK17

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V17395 - Immediate$2.62View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-B-3SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V6402 - Immediate$2.62View Details

MK18

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-C-100WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS812 - Immediate$3.92View Details
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-B-300WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS210 - Immediate$4.61View Details

MK21

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21M-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS1472 - Immediate$12.11View Details
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21P-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS306 - Immediate$7.62View Details

MK22

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V2230 - Immediate$1.37View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-4SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V0 - Immediate$0.72View Details

MK23

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK23-80-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V7498 - Immediate$1.95View Details
SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175VMK23-90-C-2SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175V10905 - Immediate$3.91View Details

MK24

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPrice
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30VMK24-A-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30V5090 - Immediate$4.34View Details
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30VMK24-B-3SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30V12526 - Immediate$4.50View Details
Published: 2011-01-12

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