Supplying the military and aerospace industries with Relay and Sensor technology is a significant part of our business. We are proud to be trusted suppliers for this sector where accuracy, durability and reliability are often of paramount importance.

Our main areas of involvement include supply of Reed Relays for use in HF mobile communications, Float Switches and Level Sensors to monitor fuel tank levels.

Our Reed Relays are also used outside the military sector in HF ATUs that serve as a back-up communications method for commercial aircraft.

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The Nova22 DR45 is a powerful and compact solid state relay in a DIN rail 45mm wide package with an output rating up to 60 Amps @ 40°C offering mounting flexibility (on panel or DIN rail) and convenient input connection options. Its high I²t capability and optional built-in overvoltage protection make it suitable for demanding heating, motion and lighting applications.

Its contactor configuration and large cage clamp terminals allow connecting wires up to 3 AWG size on the output without the use of any additional accessories making them truly ready-to-use devices, therefore reducing installation cost and time.

UL Listed and VDE certified, the DR45 is a safe and versatile solid state relay with superior performance when compared to previous generation and competitor products in similar sized packages.

Features:

• Integral heat sink eliminates the need for complex thermal calculations
• Cage clamp terminal type accept up to 3 AWG wire size
• IP20 touch-safe housing
• Contactor configuration
• AC or DC control
• C-UL-US Listed and VDE approved

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With precision and accuracy at the heart of what we do, it’s no surprise that our relays are used to measure, monitor and test in a huge number of different applications.

Our Reed Relays are used in a range of hi-tech testing equipment including Semiconductor testing, HV Insulation testing and Mass Spectrometers. The fast switching speed, low contact resistance and high voltage isolation (physical contact gap) our products can offer make them the perfect choice for these demanding applications.

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The Nova22 DR22 Series is a family of 22.5mm wide DIN Rail mount Solid State Relays with ratings up to 35 Amps at 600 VAC. The Relay or Contactor terminal configurations offer versatility and the possible use of plug-in connector for the control input, in either standard “screw” or “spring cage” terminals.

These powerful and ready to use SSRs come with an integral heat sink, eliminating the need for complex thermal calculations. DR22 Series models are C-UL-US approved.

Features:

• Built-in overvoltage protection
• DBC substrate for superior thermal performance
• Innovative “Elevator” screw option to allow the use of ring or lug type terminals
• IP20 touch-safe housing
• AC or DC control
• Zero voltage or instantaneous turn-on output
• "Low-Profile" models available with cost-effective TRIAC output at 280 VAC

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Sensata | Crydom offers an extensive line of DIN Rail mount Solid State Relays and Contactors to suit a broad range of market needs. DIN rail has become very common on industrial panels and cabinets, which makes DIN Rail mount one of the main mounting styles for industrial devices.

Our DIN Rail mount AC output solid state relays and contactors are available in single, dual, 3-phase and 4 channel configurations with ratings from 2 to 75 Amps per channel at 24 to 660 VAC and motor ratings of up to 5 HP at 480 VAC.

Housing width varies from 6mm for the lowest rated DIN rail AC solid state relay, up to 54mm for the 4 channel version. These DIN rail AC SSRs don’t require additional heat sinking, which makes them “ready-to-use”.

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High Frequency (HF) Communications devices are essential for military operations in the battlefield.

Our Reed Relays enable ATUs to transmit and receive voice and data information in a secure format. There are a variety of ATUs including Manpack portable units and vehicle based versions. In all applications our relays maintain reliable functionality whilst withstanding a tough battleground environment and rough handling in the line of duty.

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Sensata, through the Crydom brand, continues to be the global leader in Solid State Switching technology for over 45 years, by offering the most extensive range of standard and custom solid state relays and contactors suitable for any load control application.

Sensata | Crydom has a broad offer of Solid State Relays and Contactors in several different mounting styles, covering a wide range of voltage and current ratings. Our Solid State Relays can be used to control almost any type of load in demanding heating, lighting, motion and power control applications that can benefit from the many advantages that SSRs have over traditional electromechanical relays, such as extended life expectancy, faster switching speed, lack of acoustical noise, higher resistance to shock and vibration, among others.

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Our Panel Mount Solid State Relays are designed to easily mount on flat panels or heat sinks with screws through the SSR’s baseplate. Available in various industry standard sizes, the panel mount relay is currently the most used mounting type in the solid state relay market.

Our Panel Mount DC Output product offer provides a wide range of Solid State Relays available with current ratings of 3 to 160 Amps at 1 to 1000 VDC and motor ratings of up to 25 FLA/3 HP at 150 VDC, on single channel and motor reversing configurations.

These panel mount DC output SSRs are available with MOSFET technology to provide fast and reliable switching at high currents, and they are available with many different options such as screw terminals, quick connect terminals, optional protective covers, LED input indicators, and thermal interface pads, as well as heat sinks and other accessories.

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The 1-DCL Series Panel Mount DC Solid State Relays offer MOSFET type output with low On-State resistance for reliable and fast switching of DC loads. These DC output SSRs are available with ratings up to 100 Amps at 100 VDC and 10 Amps at 500 VDC.

Features:
• UL approved, CE compliant to EN 60950-1
• DC control input: 3.5-32 VDC
• Reduces internal stress with epoxy-free design
• Level 3 EMC compliant

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EL Series DC output solid state relays come in a compact, 21mm x 35mm housing and offer ratings up to 20 Amps. These compact SSRs come with a pre-installed thermal pad so there is no need to use thermal grease. All the EL series relays are C-UL-US and TUV certified and CE compliant.

EL Series relays come with quick connect terminals for easy installation. An innovative 90° bent terminals option is also available, ideal for applications with limited vertical space.

Features:
• Load current ratings of 5, 10 and 20 Amps @ 3-100 VDC
• Low dissipation Mosfet output
• Flexible 5, 12 and 24 VDC control voltage options
• Plastic housing with min. 250 CTI rating (PLC2) for demanding applications

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