Standex Detect delivers precision-engineered Reed switches, sensors, relays and emerging technologies that empower innovation across industries. With a legacy rooted in reliability, we help customers solve complex challenges in automation, transportation, energy, and test and measurement; enabling smarter, safer, and more connected systems worldwide.
We are a global team of engineers, experts, and problem-solvers united by a deep commitment to customer partnership and technical excellence. At Standex Detect, we are an extension of our customers’ engineering teams, collaborating from concept through production to transform ideas into reliable, manufacturable solutions. By working side-by-side with OEMs and design teams around the world, we tailor our technologies to meet specific performance, environmental, and market requirements, enabling faster development, greater reliability, and meaningful differentiation.
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ATEX and IECEx certified optocouplers are designed for use in intrinsically safe circuits within hazardous environments. These solid-state devices provide galvanic isolation and signal transmission without becoming ignition sources, even under fault conditions. Ideal for industries such as oil & gas, mining, and energy, they offer high isolation resistance, fast switching, and long operational life in compact, rugged packages.
Discover our full range of high-performance bare permanent magnets, engineered for precision sensing, actuation, and industrial applications. This section features Samarium Cobalt (SmCo), Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt (AlNiCo), Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), and Hard Ferrite magnets, each offering unique magnetic properties suited for demanding environments. Whether you need high-temperature stability, strong magnetic force, or cost-effective durability, our bare magnets deliver reliable performance across automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.
The latching / bi-stable (1 Form E) reed switch is a magnetically operated switch designed for ultra-low power applications, particularly in battery-powered and energy-sensitive systems. Unlike traditional reed switches, this bistable variant maintains its contact state, either open or closed, without continuous power, thanks to its dual-magnet latching mechanism.
The switch operates by using two permanent magnets: one partially magnetized to bring the contacts near each other, and a second magnet that controls the contact state by reversing its magnetic field. This design allows the switch to remain in either the normally open (N.O.) or normally closed (N.C.) state until actively changed, making it ideal for applications requiring stable switching with minimal energy consumption.
Reliable Break-Before-Make Switching with Form C Reed Technology
Changeover reed switches, also known as Form C or SPDT (Single Pole Double Throw) switches, feature three contact leads and operate with a break-before-make switching sequence. This means one contact disconnects before the other connects, ensuring clean signal transitions and reducing the risk of short circuits.
Changeover reed switches are ideal for applications requiring reliable switching between two circuits, such as signal routing, sensor feedback, and control logic.
These switches can be integrated into standard sensors and reed relay assemblies, and custom configurations are available to meet specific design requirements.
Continuous level sensors provide real-time monitoring across the entire height of a fluid container. These sensors use magnetic reed switches mounted along a PCB, combined with resistors to generate discreet voltage outputs. As a magnetic float moves along the sensor stem, it activates multiple reed switches, enabling precise and uninterrupted tracking of fluid levels. Advanced models like the CLS and HLS series incorporate capacitive or Hall effect technologies for high-resolution, programmable outputs in harsh environments.
Cylindrical proximity sensors are housed in round enclosures for easy mounting in tight or standardized spaces. Available with Reed or Hall effect technology, they provide reliable detection of magnetic or metallic targets.
Dual In-line Package (DIP) Photo-MOSFET relays offering easy through-hole mounting and robust performance. Commonly used in industrial control, security systems, and test equipment.
Exterior Bottle Mount Liquid Level Sensors offer a reliable and hygienic solution for monitoring fluid levels in sealed or transparent containers. These sensors attach externally, eliminating the need for direct contact with the fluid, ideal for applications where contamination, leakage, or internal access is a concern. With flexible integration options and compatibility across various container materials, they are well-suited for use in medical devices, laboratory equipment, food processing systems, and industrial fluid management. Their non-intrusive design ensures easy installation and maintenance while delivering consistent performance.
Flange and screw mount position sensors offer a durable, fixed-installation solution for detecting position, proximity, or motion in demanding environments. Available with reed switch or Hall effect technology, these sensors are housed in rugged rectangular or cylindrical enclosures with integrated mounting flanges or screw holes for easy alignment and installation. They support a wide range of electrical configurations and are ideal for applications in automation, transportation, medical devices, and industrial equipment. Their robust design ensures long-term performance in high-vibration, high-temperature, or outdoor conditions.
These sensors feature integrated flanges or screw holes for stable mounting on flat surfaces. Designed for rugged environments, they offer consistent performance in industrial, automotive, and automation systems.
Gear detection speed sensors are dynamic, non-contact devices designed to monitor the speed, position, and direction of rotating ferrous components such as gears, shafts, and bolts. Utilizing solid-state Hall effect technology, these sensors offer near-zero speed detection, high repeatability, and long-term durability in harsh environments. With self-calibrating outputs and compatibility across various gear pitches and target shapes, they are ideal for automotive, industrial, and agricultural applications. Available in multiple housing styles and connection types, these sensors provide flexible integration for speed measurement, RPM monitoring, and component counting.
Versatile Photo-MOSFET solid-state relays designed for a wide range of applications requiring low power switching, high isolation, and long operational life. Ideal for signal switching in industrial, medical, and telecom systems.