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Magnetically Actuated Proximity Switches are UL 508 listed.

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Magnetically Actuated Proximity Switches are UL 508 listed.
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October 29, 2009 - Made from NorylŽ material, PRX-100 Series of corrosion and moisture resistant proximity switches are designed for applications in industrial washers, equipment automation, medical instruments, and safety interlocks. With no standby power requirements or moving parts, units can be used in security systems, household appliances, and door interlocks.

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Gems Sensors Inc.
1 Cowles Rd.
Plainville, CT, 06062
USA



Gems Sensors & Controls Introduces Versatile New Proximity Switches


Gems Sensors and controls has announced the launch of a new range of magnetically actuated proximity switches for a wide range of customer applications. Versatile, low cost and compact, these new switches are hermetically sealed for long lasting performance and easy installation.

The PRX-100 Series of high performance, moisture resistant proximity switches is designed for use as a safety switch. Made from tough NorylŽ material, the PRX-100 Series is UL 508 Listed, corrosion resistant, and has no standby power requirements or moving parts delivering a truly high performance switch. The PRX-100 is designed for long life and easy installation in a variety of applications including: industrial washers, equipment automation, medical instruments, and safety interlocks.

The Gems PRX-300 Series offers cost effective, high performance, reed switch stress relief technology for use as safety switches. Made with a robust glass filled NylonŽ housing, the proximity switches are naturally corrosion resistant and are UL pending with no standby power requirements or moving parts. The PRX-300 switches are designed for long lasting performance and are easy to install for a variety of applications including: security systems, door interlocks, safety interlocks, position indication, and equipment automation.

The PRX-XX Series of versatile, low-cost proximity switches is designed for dry applications. Constructed with robust housings made from ABS material, the PRX-XX Series has no standby power requirements and no moving parts. The switches are designed for long lasting performance and are easy to install for a variety of general purpose applications including: security systems, household appliances, and door interlocks.

"The innovative new range of proximity switches from Gems Sensors offers customers a wide variety of affordable choices that can be used across any type of customer application. Gems is proud to continue to expand our product line with new solutions for our customers" says Kevin Castonguay, Product Marketing Manager for Gems Sensors & Controls.

No matter the application, Gems Sensors & Controls has a proximity switch solution to meet any customer price or performance target.

About Gems Sensors & Controls

Founded in 1955, Gems is a preferred supplier to thousands of OEM companies across a broad range of industries through out the world due to its extensive application knowledge, innovative sensor and miniature solenoid valve designs, and customer centric approach to problem solving to meet customer-specific needs. Gems Sensors & Controls is a leading global manufacturer of: liquid level, flow, and pressure sensors; solid-state relays and barriers; liquid and pneumatic miniature solenoid valves; and pre-assembled fluidic systems with facilities in North America, Europe, and Asia. Gems Sensors & Controls is ISO 9000, UL, and CE certified.
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