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

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS12188 - Immediate$9.98Vedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK03-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS900 - Immediate$9.98Vedeți detalii

MK04

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBTM04MAGNET 0.910"L X 0.55"W PBT437 - Immediate$11.38Vedeți detalii

MK05

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK05-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS0 - Immediate$15.73Vedeți detalii

MK06

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK06-6-ASWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V4471 - Immediate$8.20Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200VMK06-8-BSWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 200V2368 - Immediate$8.98Vedeți detalii

MK11

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE1614 - Immediate$31.00Vedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK11-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE469 - Immediate$36.45Vedeți detalii

MK13

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADSMK13-1B90C-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NC W LEADS2589 - Immediate$44.60Vedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLEMK13-1A66C-500WSENSOR REED SWITCH SPST-NO CABLE575 - Immediate$21.80Vedeți detalii

MK14

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable Quantity
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-200WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS217 - ImmediateVedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK14-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS262 - ImmediateVedeți detalii

MK15

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-E-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V39945 - Immediate$5.71Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180VMK15-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 180V31789 - Immediate$5.71Vedeți detalii

MK16

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-C-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V22251 - Immediate$6.06Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200VMK16-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 400MA 200V12953 - Immediate$6.06Vedeți detalii

MK17

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V11235 - Immediate$13.30Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK17-C-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V5581 - Immediate$13.30Vedeți detalii

MK18

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-C-100WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS812 - Immediate$23.41Vedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK18-B-300WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS210 - Immediate$23.41Vedeți detalii

MK21

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21M-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS1468 - Immediate$61.56Vedeți detalii
SENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADSMK21P-1A66B-500WSENSOR REED SW SPST-NO W LEADS306 - Immediate$38.72Vedeți detalii

MK22

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V2230 - Immediate$6.98Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200VMK22-B-4SWITCH REED SPST-NO 1A 200V0 - Immediate$3.64Vedeți detalii

MK23

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170VMK23-80-B-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 500MA 170V7168 - Immediate$9.90Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175VMK23-90-C-2SWITCH REED SPDT 500MA 175V10905 - Immediate$19.88Vedeți detalii

MK24

ImagineManufacturer Part NumberDescriereAvailable QuantityPreț
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30VMK24-A-2SWITCH REED SPST-NO 100MA 30V2355 - Immediate$22.06Vedeți detalii
SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30VMK24-B-3SWITCH REED SPST-NO 300MA 30V10259 - Immediate$22.89Vedeți detalii
Published: 2011-01-12

Related Videos

Reed Sensors Optimize Power Consumption in Automotive and EV Applications
Reed Sensors Optimize Power Consumption in Automotive and EV Applications

Publish Date: 2025-03-20

Hall Effect and Reed Sensors in Agriculture Applications
Hall Effect and Reed Sensors in Agriculture Applications

Publish Date: 2025-03-20

Hall Effect and Reed Sensors In Renewable Energy Applications
Hall Effect and Reed Sensors In Renewable Energy Applications

Publish Date: 2025-03-20

Related Product Highlight

Reed Sensor and Magnet Design Evaluation Kits Standex Electronics' reed sensor and magnet design evaluation kit designed to simply and ease the process of sensor system design.
MK24 Reed Sensors Standex Electronics' MK24s are one of the smallest magnetically operated Reed proximity sensors for SMD mounting.

Related Articles and Blogs

Designing Accurate Gas Monitoring Systems with Chemiresistive Devices Chemiresistive sensors offer a cost-effective solution for measuring a wide range of gases but require careful consideration of analog support circuitry.
Reed Series Products Deliver Simplicity, Cost Savings in Smart Home Worlds Standex-Meder's red relays, switches, and sensors help save energy costs and play a key role in the on/off switching of smart home applications.
Making the World Healthier and Safer through Sensor Innovation Discover how sensors are making the world a healthier and safer place in applications ranging from heart-rate monitors to vehicle-crash detectors.

Related Product Training Modules

Surface Mount Reed Sensors Overview This presentation will provide an overview of the Surface Mount (SMD) Reed Switch Sensor products from Standex Electronics including the MK31 series in the SMD line-up.
Automotive Liquid Level Sensing This presentation will show how automotive liquid level sensing is having a significant effect on automotive safety.
RF Reed Relays Presentation – Part 2 A look into the designing and testing of reed relays for switching and carrying high frequency (RF) signals and fast digital pulses.