Magnetic latching relay: the introduction and unique advantages of permanent magnets

Update:29-08-2024

In the field of electrical control, relays, as an important electrical control device, are widely used in various automation systems and circuits. Among them, magnetic latching relays have gradually become the leader in the market with their unique structure and superior performance. Compared with traditional electromagnetic relays, the most significant structural difference of magnetic latching relays is the introduction of the key element of permanent magnets. This change not only gives new characteristics to magnetic latching relays, but also greatly broadens its application fields. .

The introduction of permanent magnets: the secret of state retention
Magnetic latching relay, as the name suggests, is a relay that can use the permanent magnetism of permanent magnets to maintain its working state. In addition to the basic components such as coils, iron cores, contacts and springs of traditional electromagnetic relays, magnetic latching relays also specifically incorporate permanent magnets. This innovative design allows the relay to maintain its current state—whether the contacts are closed or open—without continued energization after a power outage. This feature greatly reduces energy consumption, especially in situations where the switching state needs to be maintained for a long time. The advantages of magnetic latching relays are particularly obvious.

Exquisite structural design
In order to achieve reliable attraction and separation of contacts, the magnetic latching relay is also equipped with components such as an armature and a transmission support rod. When the coil is energized, the generated magnetic field interacts with the magnetic field of the permanent magnet, drives the armature to move, and transmits the force to the contact system through the transmission rod, causing it to close or open. This process is fast and stable, ensuring that the relay can respond accurately to the control signal. When the coil is powered off, due to the permanent magnetism of the permanent magnet, the armature and contact system will remain in the last state until the next power on and a pulse voltage of opposite polarity is applied.

A double leap in performance and application
This unique design of the magnetic latching relay not only brings a significant reduction in energy consumption, but also improves its overall performance and stability. Compared with traditional electromagnetic relays, magnetic latching relays have higher response speed, longer service life and stronger anti-interference ability. These advantages make magnetic latching relays widely used in many fields such as automatic control systems, communication systems, power systems, and safety monitoring. Especially in situations with high requirements on energy consumption and stability, such as remote communication base stations, smart grids, and industrial automation production lines, magnetic latching relays have become an indispensable key component.

By introducing the innovative element of a permanent magnet, the magnetic latching relay achieves the function of maintaining its working state after a power outage. This unique advantage not only reduces energy consumption, but also improves the overall performance and stability of the relay. With the continuous advancement of science and technology and the increasing degree of automation, magnetic latching relays will play an important role in more fields and contribute to the development of electrical control technology.

Zhejiang Zhongxin New Energy Technology Co., Ltd.
Zhongxin has more than ten years of relay research and development, manufacturing experience. A number of technical talents are experts in the field of relay research and development in China earlier, with strong technical force. They are the standard drafting units for the domestic magnetic latching relay industry, and are national high-tech enterprises undertaken by the National 863 Spark Program.
● Our annual production capacity reaches more than 50 million pieces
● We have a strong R & D team
● We have two own production plants
● We have our own testing laboratory and the most advanced and complete testing equipment