Now Available on DigiKey! High-Power Reed Switch: Bestact
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Easier Purchase with Short Lead Times and Small Quantities
Bestact Solutions Inc. ( headquarters: Fukuoka Japan), a member of the Yaskawa Electric Group, which manufactures and sells the high-power reed switch: Bestact type BRE and BRG (hereinafter referred to as“Bestact®”*²), has signed a distribution agreement with DigiKey, one of the world’s largest online electronic component distributors.
Since launching the Bestact® in last November, we have received many requests from customers for evaluation in prototype forms and for small quantity purchases. With this new agreement, it is now possible to purchase Bestact® quickly and in small quantities via DigiKey. Bestact® stand out for their industry-leading current capacity of 10–13A. They are ideal for applications requiring high current switching, such as relays, proximity sensors, level sensors, and float switches, as well as for replacing mercury switches.
Three Key Features of Bestact®
• Industry-Leading 10–13A Carry Current (2–5 times higher than competitors*¹)
• 150W contact capacity, approximately 18% smaller size than competitors (glass tube length: 37mm)
• Compatible with a wide range of loads, including small and inductive loads
By incorporating Bestact® into relays, switches, and sensors, electronic devices can be made more powerful and compact. Additionally, Bestact® enables direct switching of inductive loads such as solenoid valves, which traditional reed switches could not handle. This expands the potential applications of electronic devices incorporating reed switches.
*¹ Based on our own research as of May 2024.
*² Bestact® is a registered trademark No.6136829, No.1688304, No.1437384, and No.3766101. The name is derived from "Best Contact".
Why Bestact® Continues to Be Chosen
Relays and proximity switches incorporating Bestact® have been used for nearly half a century in the markets of railways, electric power plants, steel plants, and other safety-critical equipment where high reliability is required, as well as in industrial equipment where reliable switching is expected.
The reason why Bestact® continues to be chosen is that it is a special reed switch with a unique twin-contact structure that separates the magnetic contact part from the contact part.
This structure allows Bestact® to be switched off not by arc discharge but by glow discharge, which has a shorter switching time and less contact wear, resulting in a longer service life and higher reliability.
Another reason why Bestact® has been chosen is that it can directly open and close inductive load devices (electromagnetic valves, solenoids, contactors, etc.) with a maximum time constant of 100 ms.
Examples of installation：https://www.bestact.co.jp/gl/industries
About DigiKey
DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA, is a global leader in the distribution of electronic components and automation products. DigiKey offers over 15.9 million components from more than 3,000 high-quality brands, providing one of the industry’s largest inventories with immediate shipping capabilities.
With comprehensive digital solutions, seamless transactions, and efficiency-enhancing tools, DigiKey supports engineers, designers, builders, and procurement professionals.
• DigiKey US Site: https://www.digikey.com
• DigiKey Japan Site: https://www.digikey.jp
Contact Us
For inquiries, please use the related contact form.
・Contact us for quotations and delivery dates
・Contact us for specification details
Bestact Solutions Inc. ( headquarters: Fukuoka Japan), a member of the Yaskawa Electric Group, which manufactures and sells the high-power reed switch: Bestact type BRE and BRG (hereinafter referred to as“Bestact®”*²), has signed a distribution agreement with DigiKey, one of the world’s largest online electronic component distributors.
Since launching the Bestact® in last November, we have received many requests from customers for evaluation in prototype forms and for small quantity purchases. With this new agreement, it is now possible to purchase Bestact® quickly and in small quantities via DigiKey. Bestact® stand out for their industry-leading current capacity of 10–13A. They are ideal for applications requiring high current switching, such as relays, proximity sensors, level sensors, and float switches, as well as for replacing mercury switches.
Three Key Features of Bestact®
• Industry-Leading 10–13A Carry Current (2–5 times higher than competitors*¹)
• 150W contact capacity, approximately 18% smaller size than competitors (glass tube length: 37mm)
• Compatible with a wide range of loads, including small and inductive loads
By incorporating Bestact® into relays, switches, and sensors, electronic devices can be made more powerful and compact. Additionally, Bestact® enables direct switching of inductive loads such as solenoid valves, which traditional reed switches could not handle. This expands the potential applications of electronic devices incorporating reed switches.
*¹ Based on our own research as of May 2024.
*² Bestact® is a registered trademark No.6136829, No.1688304, No.1437384, and No.3766101. The name is derived from "Best Contact".
Why Bestact® Continues to Be Chosen
Relays and proximity switches incorporating Bestact® have been used for nearly half a century in the markets of railways, electric power plants, steel plants, and other safety-critical equipment where high reliability is required, as well as in industrial equipment where reliable switching is expected.
The reason why Bestact® continues to be chosen is that it is a special reed switch with a unique twin-contact structure that separates the magnetic contact part from the contact part.
This structure allows Bestact® to be switched off not by arc discharge but by glow discharge, which has a shorter switching time and less contact wear, resulting in a longer service life and higher reliability.
Another reason why Bestact® has been chosen is that it can directly open and close inductive load devices (electromagnetic valves, solenoids, contactors, etc.) with a maximum time constant of 100 ms.
Examples of installation：https://www.bestact.co.jp/gl/industries
About DigiKey
DigiKey, headquartered in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, USA, is a global leader in the distribution of electronic components and automation products. DigiKey offers over 15.9 million components from more than 3,000 high-quality brands, providing one of the industry’s largest inventories with immediate shipping capabilities.
With comprehensive digital solutions, seamless transactions, and efficiency-enhancing tools, DigiKey supports engineers, designers, builders, and procurement professionals.
• DigiKey US Site: https://www.digikey.com
• DigiKey Japan Site: https://www.digikey.jp
Contact Us
For inquiries, please use the related contact form.
・Contact us for quotations and delivery dates
・Contact us for specification details