Ferrous Metal Sensing Switch measures 0.324 in. long.
Press Release Summary:
FerroSense(TM) ferrous metal sensing switch utilizes Magnasphere(TM) technology and measures 0.263 in. dia x 0.324 in. long. Switch does not require use of separate magnet, additional filtering components, or power source to operate.
Original Press Release:
Reed Switch Developments Announces Introduction of World's Smallest Ferrous Metal Sensing Switch
Racine, Wisconsin: Reed Switch Developments Corp. today at the Sensor's Expo announced the introduction of FerroSense(TM), the world's smallest line of ferrous metal sensing switches.
"This revolutionary new packaged switch utilizes the Magnasphere(TM) technology, making it possible for it at 0.263" in diameter by 0.324" in length to be significantly smaller than any other ferrous metal sensing switch," said Rick Berns, Reed Switch Developments, Corp. Vice President of Sales and New Product Development. "This new product shows our commitment to leading the industry with innovative solutions that make life easier."
This switch also provides a major cost improvement for many manufacturers, not only because of its size, but also because it doesn't require the usage of a separate magnet, additional filtering components, or a power source to operate.
"We see this as the ideal solution for many applications where size and cost play a major role in the design of the application," said Berns. "We are looking forward to working with companies in many different industries to provide both off-the-shelf and custom solutions using the FerroSense(TM) line of switches."
Reed Switch Developments Corp. is a privately held supplier and custom manufacturer of Reed Switch assemblies, magnets and bare switches for a wide variety of industries. For more information on this, and other products, contact Reed Switch Developments Corp., 1405 16th St., Racine, WI 53403; (262) 637-8848; FAX (262) 637-8861; reedswitchdevelopments.com; email info@reedswitchdevelopments.com. Photo available upon request.
