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A magnetic switch is a device that closes an electrical circuit when exposed to a magnetic field. The switch stays open until it’s impacted by magnetism. This switching mechanism is ideal for underwater deployment and conditions where electric sparking could trigger explosions or fires. How Reed Switches Work in Different Environments A magnetic reed switch […]

Magnetic switches, as their name suggests, are devices that allow or disallow the flow of current based on the presence of a magnetic field. There are several types of magnetic switches, each possessing specific characteristics that lend themselves to different applications. When designing or selecting a magnetic switch, it is essential that parameters such as […]

Introducing our new MLQ housing family!  MagneLink has added the MLQ housing to our line of product housing offerings.  The MLQ housing is a Stainless Steel threaded 12mm housing with

Along with April showers, we also had an April wind storm! This has proven to be one of our strangest weather years yet. On Friday, April 7th, our employees were welcomed to a dark office that morning. Despite the local power company’s best efforts to restore power to the Portland Metro area, it wasn’t until […]

MagneLink adds another product line to our growing list of magnetic switches – the MLU-Fxx. These are Single-Pole Single-Throw Normally Closed 100 VA reed switches in our MLU housing. The MLU housing is ½ inch-diameter, using standard electrical conduit pipe threading for easy installation in flush mount applications. Please contact us for more information on […]

Portland Metro area suffers from the big Winter Blast. After receiving unusually large amounts of snowfall for our area, we went through a long freezing period. This lasted about a week and a half in total. Many schools and offices shut down over this period. Even large shipping companies in our area, including UPS, did […]