American Cylinder Co., Inc.
A magnetic reed switch is an electromagnetic switch used to control the flow of electricity in a circuit. It looks like a small glass capsule with electrical leads poking out of each end. American Cylinder’s Reed Switch is designed to be used with our MFC Series (Magnetic Field Cylinders) that incorporate a magnetic band on the cylinder’s piston. When the piston with the magnetic bandpasses under the pneumatic cylinder reed switch, the switch’s reeds close a circuit to generate a signal that can be used to control an electrically operated device. They are offered in either a Standard (MS-6) version or an LED (MS-6L) version that has a LED that illuminates to indicate when the switch is activated. Switches can be ordered with either a 39” wire length or 6” M8 Pigtail connections.
To learn more about our magnetic reed switch, contact us today.
- Contact Power Rating = 5 Watts
- Standard Operating Voltage = (3-125V AC/DC)
- Switching Current on Standard MS-6 = (1mA - 100mA)
- Switching Current for illumination of LED MS-6L = (10mA - 100mA)
- Recommended Ambient Operating Temperature range = (14°F to 140°F).
- IEC Standard IP67 enclosure rating
- Oil resistant PVC cable
Reed switches are used in everyday applications like automobiles, burglar alarms, and washing machines and throughout the food & beverage, agriculture, and medical industries.
