According to Kevin Mallett, technical specialist at Pickering Electronics, "The higher breakover voltage improves relay performance and allows for increased equipment specifications." "It also means a greater high-voltage protection margin for added safety and security," he says. The 104 Series high-voltage insulated blade relays are ideal for use in applications such as transformer and cable testing or any other automated test equipment where high voltages are present. In cases where mains voltages are switched, for example, to control and isolate SCR or triac gates, the devices are an ideal choice. Four types of fixed switches are available for stacking in 0.25-inch pitches and are capable of handling 1.5, 2, 3, or 4 kV DC. The 3 kV and 4 kV versions benefit from increased clearance between the switch pins and the coil to accommodate the higher voltage. Higher voltages are available upon request . The 104 Series range features one or two switches in a single package, configurations of 1 Form A, 2 Form A, and 1 Form B, as well as 5V, 12V, or 24V coils with an optional internal diode. You can try these innovative reed relays for free by clicking here . The internal mu-metal shielding eliminates problems that would occur due to magnetic interaction when relays are stacked closely. Mercury-impregnated devices are also available for applications requiring jump-free switching. They have a minimum switching capacity of 1500 volts DC and a maximum switching capacity of 50 watts DC. As standard, the 104 Series comes with a product life guarantee of over 25 years, as Pickering reed relays have been manufactured and supported for more than 25 years since their launch. Most manufacturers stop producing components when they reach a low sales threshold, costing companies a significant amount of money and unnecessary resources to redesign and maintain supply. For more information or a quote