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**Series 100** 

## Low Thermal EMF SIL/SIP Reed Relays 

## Direct drive from CMOS 

## Highest quality instrumentation grade switches 

Thermal EMF about **1 Microvolt** or Less 

Low power consumption, ideal for portable equipment 

Encapsulated in a plastic package with internal mu-metal magnetic screen 

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**1 Form A** , **2 Form A** , **1 Form B** & **1 Form C** configurations Two pole relay requires the same board area as the single pole type 

Dry and mercury wetted switches are available with the same pin configuration and footprint 

Insulation resistance **>10** 12 **Ω** for Dry Form A devices 

**3 V** , **5 V** , **12 V** or **24 V** coils with optional internal diode 

Suitable for data acquisition or thermocouple switching 

## ° Additional build options are available Lo ° Many benefits compared to industry standard relays Po (see last page) 

The Pickering Series 100 is a complete range of Single-in- Line (SIL) reed relays primarily intended for direct drive from 4000B CMOS or NMOS logic or similar low current sources. The mercury wetted relays in the range may be driven directly from TTL logic. 

They are also useful for applications where conservation of current is important, for example, battery powered equipment. If you do not require quite such high coil resistances or if a slightly smaller device is desired, please look also at our Series 101 which may be driven directly by 74HC or 74HCT logic. 

Other special parts are also available that may be operated from 3 Volt logic, please contact our Sales Office for further information. 

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Magnetic Interaction<br>50% Other Manufacturers’  Key:<br>Unscreened relays<br>Unscreened<br>40% Other Manufacturers’  Partially<br>Partially screened relays screened<br>Internal<br>Pickering<br>30% relays Other Unscreened  mu-metal<br>relays screen<br>Percentage<br>Interaction Complete<br>109P<br>20% mu-metal<br>110<br>(Change in  111P 116 can<br>operate voltage) 112 117 115<br>10% 108 113 104 100<br>109111 119 106 114 105 101 100HV<br>107 100HC<br>0.145” 0.19” 0.245” 0.26” 0.29” 0.40”<br>Relay Package Width (Inches)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


This chart demonstrates the percentage changes in operate voltage due to magnetic interaction depending on the level of magnetic screening offered from the relay package. For more information on magnetic interaction click here. 

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Specification 

Low Thermal EMF SIL/SIP Reed Relays – Series 100 

**Switch Ratings - Dry Switches** 

1 Form A (energize to make) 1 Form B (energize to break) 1 Form C (changeover) 2 Form A (energize to make) Up to 1.0 A switching at 20 W Up to 1.0 A switching at 20 W 0.25 A switching at 3 W Up to 1.0 A switching at 20 W 10 W at 500 V **Switch Ratings - Mercury Wetted Switches** 1 Form A (energize to make) 1 Form A (position insensitive) 2 Form A (energize to make) 50 W at 500 V 50 W at 500 V 50 W at 500 V ~~——~~ **Dry Reed: Series 100 switch ratings - contact ratings for each switch type** Life Operate Max. Max. Max. Switch Switch expectancy time inc Release Special Power rating switch carry switching No form ops typical bounce time features current current volts (see Note[1] ) (max) 1 A or B 20 W (*15 W) 1.0 A 1.2 A 200 10[8] 1.0 ms 1.0 ms General purpose 2 A or B 10 W 0.5 A 1.2 A 200 10[8] 1.0 ms 1.0 ms Low level 3 C 3 W 0.25 A 1.2 A 200 10[8] 1.0 ms 1.0 ms Change over 4 A 10 W 0.5 A 1.2 A 500 10[8] 1.75 ms 1.75 ms 1000 V stand-off ~~EEE~~ Switch no.2 is particularly good for switching low currents and/or voltages. It is the ideal switch for A.T.E. systems where cold switching techniques are often used. Where higher power levels are involved, switch no.1 is more suitable. 

## Note[1] : Life Expectancy 

The life of a reed relay depends upon the switch load and end of life criteria. For example, for an ‘end of life’ contact resistance specification of 1 Ω, switching low loads (10 V at 10 mA resistive) or when ‘cold’ switching, typical life is approx 10 x 10[9] ops. At the maximum load (resistive), typical life is 1 x 10[7] ops. In the event of abusive conditions, e.g. high currents due to capacitive inrushes, this figure reduces considerably. Pickering will be pleased to perform life testing with any particular load condition. 

**Operating Voltages** 

Coil voltage - nominal Must operate voltage - maximum at 25°C Must release voltage - minimum at 25°C 3 V 2.25 V 0.3 V 5 V 3.75 V 0.5 V 12 V 9 V 1.2 V 24 V 18 V 2.4 V ~~——~~ **Environmental Specification/Mechanical Characteristics** In the table below, the upper temperature limit can be extended to +125 °C if the coil drive voltage is increased to accommodate the resistance/temperature coefficient of the copper coil winding. This is approximately 0.4% per °C. This means that at 125 °C the coil drive voltage will need to be increased by approximately 40 x 0.4 =16% to maintain the required magnetic drive level. Please contact  sales@pickeringrelay.com  for assistance. 

|Operating Temperature Range|-20 ºC to +85 ºC|
|---|---|
|Storage Temperature Range|-35 ºC to +100 ºC|
|Shock Resistance|50 g|
|Vibration Resistance (10 - 2000 Hz)|20 g|
|Soldering Temperature (max) (10 s max)|270 ºC|
|Washability (Proper drying process is recommended)|Fully Sealed|



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## **Dry Relay: Series 100 Coil data and type numbers** 

|Device Type|Type Number|Coil<br>(V)|Coil<br>resistance|Max.<br>contact<br>resistance<br>(initial)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Capacitance (typical)<br>(see Note2)|Capacitance (typical)<br>(see Note2)|
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||||||Switch<br>to coil|Across<br>switch|Closed<br>switch<br>to coil|Across<br>open<br>switch|
|1 Form A, Switch No. 1<br>(*Note 15 W for 5 V coil)<br>Package Type 1|100-1-A-5/1D *<br>100-1-A-12/1D<br>100-1-A-24/1D|5<br>12<br>24|3300 Ω<br>6800 Ω<br>6800 Ω|0.15 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|3.5 pF|0.1 pF|
|1 Form A<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 1|100-1-A-3/2D<br>100-1-A-5/2D<br>100-1-A-12/2D<br>100-1-A-24/2D|3<br>5<br>12<br>24|2000 Ω<br>3300 Ω<br>6800 Ω<br>6800 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|3.5 pF|0.1 pF|
|1 Form A<br>HV Switch No. 4<br>Package Type 1|100-1-A-5/4D<br>100-1-A-12/4D<br>100-1-A-24/4D|5<br>12<br>24|2200 Ω<br>6800 Ω<br>6800 Ω|0.15 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|3 pF|0.1 pF|
|1 Form B, Switch No. 1<br>(*Note 15 W for 5 V coil)<br>Package Type 2|100-1-B-5/1D *<br>100-1-B-12/1D<br>100-1-B-24/1D|5<br>12<br>24|2700 Ω<br>6000 Ω<br>6000 Ω|0.17 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|1 Form B<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 2|100-1-B-5/2D<br>100-1-B-12/2D<br>100-1-B-24/2D|5<br>12<br>24|2700 Ω<br>6000 Ω<br>6000 Ω|0.17 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|1 Form C<br>Switch No. 3<br>Package Type 3|100-1-C-5/3D<br>100-1-C-12/3D<br>100-1-C-24/3D|5<br>12<br>24|3300 Ω<br>6800 Ω<br>6800 Ω|0.20 Ω|1012Ω|1010Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|2 Form A, Switch No. 1<br>(*Note 15 W for 5 V coil)<br>Package Type 4|100-2-A-5/1D *<br>100-2-A-12/1D<br>100-2-A-24/1D|5<br>12<br>24|2700 Ω<br>6000 Ω<br>6000 Ω|0.20 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|
|2 Form A<br>Switch No. 2<br>Package Type 4|100-2-A-5/2D<br>100-2-A-12/2D<br>100-2-A-24/2D|5<br>12<br>24|2700 Ω<br>6000 Ω<br>6000 Ω|0.18 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|



When an internal diode is required, the suffix D is added to the part number as shown in the table. 

## Note[2] : Capacitance across open switch 

The capacitance across the open switch was measured with other connections guarded. 

## Note[3] : Capacitance values 

The value will depend upon on the mode of connection/guarding of unused terminals. Please contact technical sales for details. 

## Note[4] : Insulation resistance 

Insulation resistance will reduce at higher temperatures. For more information on temperature effects click here, or contact Pickering for more in depth guidance. 

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## **Mercury Reed Relays** 

With the exception of the position insensitive type, mercury relays should be mounted vertically with pin 1 uppermost. 

## **UP** 

## **Mercury Reed: Series 100 switch ratings - contact ratings for each switch type** 

|Switch<br>No|Switch<br>form|Power<br>rating|Max.<br>switch<br>current|Max.<br>carry<br>current|Max.<br>switching<br>volts|Life<br>expectancy<br>ops typical<br>(see Note1)|expectancy<br>Operate<br>time inc<br>bounce<br>(max)|Release<br>time|Special<br>features|
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|6<br>8|A<br>A|50 W<br>50 W|2 A<br>2 A|3 A<br>3 A|500<br>500|108<br>108|2.0 ms<br>2.0 ms|2.0 ms<br>2.0 ms|Standard mercury<br>Position insensitive|



## Note[1] : Life Expectancy 

The life of a reed relay depends upon the switch load and end of life criteria. For example, for an ‘end of life’ contact resistance specification of 1 Ω, switching low loads (10 V at 10 mA resistive) or when ‘cold’ switching, typical life is approx 10 x 10[9] ops. At the maximum load (resistive), typical life is 1 x 10[7] ops. In the event of abusive conditions, e.g. high currents due to capacitive inrushes, this figure reduces considerably. Pickering will be pleased to perform life testing with any particular load condition. 

## **Mercury Relay: Series 100 Coil data and type numbers** 

|Device Type|Type Number<br>100-1-A-5/6D<br>100-1-A-12/6D<br>100-1-A-24/6D|Coil<br>(V)<br>5<br>12<br>24|Coil<br>resistance<br>500 Ω<br>2000 Ω<br>3300 Ω|Max.<br>contact<br>resistance<br>(initial)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Insulation resistance<br>(minimum at 25 °C)<br>(see Note4)|Capacitance<br>(typical)<br>(see Note2)|Capacitance<br>(typical)<br>(see Note2)|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||Switch<br>to coil|Across<br>switch|Closed<br>switch<br>to coil|Across<br>open<br>switch|
|1 Form A<br>Switch No. 6<br>Package Type 1||||0.10 Ω|1012Ω|1012Ω|5 pF|0.3 pF|
|1 Form A, Switch No. 8<br>(Position insensitive)<br>Package Type 1|100-1-A-5/8D<br>100-1-A-12/8D<br>100-1-A-24/8D|5<br>12<br>24|370 Ω<br>1000 Ω<br>3300 Ω|0.12 Ω|1012Ω|1011Ω|5 pF|0.3 pF|
|2 Form A<br>Switch No. 6<br>Package Type 4|100-2-A-5/6D<br>100-2-A-12/6D<br>100-2-A-24/6D|5<br>12<br>24|370 Ω<br>1000 Ω<br>3300 Ω|0.15 Ω|1012Ω|1011Ω|See<br>Note3|See<br>Note3|



When an internal diode is required, the suffix D is added to the part number as shown in the table. 

## Note[2] : Capacitance across open switch 

The capacitance across the open switch was measured with other connections guarded. 

## Note[3] : Capacitance values 

The value will depend upon on the mode of connection/guarding of unused terminals. Please contact technical sales for details. 

## Note[4] : Insulation resistance 

Insulation resistance will reduce at higher temperatures. For more information on temperature effects click here, or contact Pickering for more in depth guidance. 

The technical information shown in this data sheet could contain inaccuracies or typographical errors. This information may be periodically changed or updated and these changes will be included in future versions of this data sheet. 

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Low Thermal EMF SIL/SIP Reed Relays – Series 100 

## Specification 

**Pin Configuration, Weights and Dimensional Data** (dimensions in inches, millimeters in brackets) 

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Package Type 1 0.95 (24.1) 0.40 (10.2)<br>Weight: Typical 7.07 g eo —___.<br>._,<br>0.50<br>(12.7) 0.02 1 Form A<br>(0.5) +<br>0.125<br>(3.2) Pin 1 1 3 5 7<br>0.02 0.01<br>0.2 0.2 0.2 (0.5) (0.25)<br>(5.1) (5.1) (5.1)<br>Package Type 2 0.95 (24.1) 0.40 (10.2)<br>Weight: Typical 8.82 g eo —__. _,<br>1 Form B<br>0.60<br>(15.2) 0.02 (see Note) +<br>(0.5)<br>[ ea ]<br>0.125 1 3 5 7<br>(3.2) Pin 1<br>0.02 0.01<br>0.2 0.2 0.2 (0.5) (0.25)<br>(5.1) (5.1) (5.1)<br>Package Type 3 0.95 (24.1) 0.40 (10.2)<br>Weight: Typical 6.65 g eo —__.,_,<br>0.50<br>(12.7) 0.02<br>1 Form C<br>(0.5) +<br>0.125 4<br>(3.2) Pin 1 a K | 1 2 3 5 7<br>0.02 0.01<br>0.1 0.1 0.2 0.2 (0.5) (0.25)<br>(2.54) (2.54) (5.1) (5.1)<br>Package Type 4 0.95 (24.1) 0.40 (10.2)<br>®<br>Weight: Typical 8.89 g —<br>0.60 2 Form A<br>(15.2) 0.02 +<br>(0.5)<br>0.125 1 2 3 5 6 7<br>(3.2) Pin 1 0.02<br>(0.5) 0.01<br>0.1 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.1 (0.25)<br>(2.54) (2.54) (5.1) (2.54) (2.54)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Important:** Where the optional internal diode is fitted or for all Form B types, the correct coil polarity must be observed, as shown by the + symbol on the schematics. 

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## **Similar Relays Comparison** 

If the Series 100 is unsuitable for your application, Pickering also manufactures another series of reed relays with similar characteristics, but in different package sizes. 

|Series Name|Series Name|100-1-A|100-1-A|100-1-A|100-1-A|100-1-B|100-1-C|100-2-A|100-2-A|101-1-A|101-1-A|101-1-A|101-1-A|101-1-B|101-1-C|101-2-A|101-2-A|101-2-A|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Physical Outline|||||||||||||||||||
|Depth|mm<br>(inches)|10.2 (0.40)||||10.2<br>(0.40)|10.2<br>(0.40)|10.2 (0.40)||7.4 (0.29)||||7.4 (0.29)|7.4 (0.29)|7.4 (0.29)|||
|Width||24.1 (0.95)||||24.1<br>(0.95)|24.1<br>(0.95)|24.1 (0.95)||20.1 (0.79)||||20.1<br>(0.79)|20.1<br>(0.79)|20.1 (0.79)|||
|Height||12.7 (0.50)||||15.2<br>(0.60)|12.7<br>(0.50)|15.2 (0.60)||9.4 (0.37)||||12.5<br>(0.49)|9.4 (0.37)|12.5 (0.49)|||
|Package Volume<br>(mm3)||3122<br>**1**||||3737<br>**2**|3122<br>**3**|3737<br>**4**||1399||||1860|1399|1860|||
|Typical Weights (g)||7.07||||8.82|6.65|8.89||2.92||||3.34|3.03|3.45|||
|Contact<br>Configuration||1-A<br>(SPST)||||1-B<br>(SPNC)|1-C<br>(SPDT)|2-A<br>(DPST)||1-A<br>(SPST)||||1-B<br>(SPNC)|1-C<br>(SPDT)|2-A<br>(DPST)|||
|Reed Switch Type||Dry|Dry|Dry|Mercury<br>Wetted|Dry|Dry|Dry|Mercury<br>Wetted|Dry|Dry|Dry|Mercury<br>Wetted|Dry|Dry|Dry|Dry|Mercury<br>Wetted|
|Stand-off Voltage<br>(V)||-|-|1000|-|-|-|-||-|-|1000|-|-|-|-|-||
|Switching Voltage<br>(V)||200|200|500|500|200|200|200|500|200|200|500|500|200|200|200|200|500|
|Switching Current<br>(A)||1.0|0.5|0.5|2|1D: 1.0<br>2D: 0.5|0.25|1D: 1.0<br>2D: 0.5|2|1.0|0.5|0.5|2|1D: 1.0<br>2D: 0.5|0.25|1.0|0.5|2|
|Carry Current<br>(A)||1.2|1.2|1.2|3|1.2|1.2|1.2|3|1.2|1.2|1.2|3|1.2|1.2|1.2|1.2|3|
|Switch Power<br>(W)||20<br>(15)|10|10|50|1D: 20(15)<br>2D: 10|3|1D: 20(15)<br>2D: 10|50|20<br>(15)|10|10|50|1D: 20(15)<br>2D: 10|3|20<br>(15)|10|50|



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Ordering Information 

Low Thermal EMF SIL/SIP Reed Relays – Series 100 

## **Standard Build Options** 

The Series 100 Reed Relays are available with a number of standard build options to tailor them to your specific application. These options are detailed in the table below. If you decide to go ahead and specify one, or more, of these options you will be allocated a unique part number suffix. 

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|Mechanical Build Options|Electrical Build Options|
|Special pin configurations or pin lengths|Different coil resistance|
|Special print with customer’s own part number or logo|Different stand-off or switching voltage|
|Custom packaging possibility|Operate or de-operate time|
|Pulse capability|
|Enhanced specifications|
|Non-standard coil voltages and resistance figures|
|Special Life testing under customer’s specific load|
|conditions|
|Specific environmental requirements|
|Controlled thermal EMF|

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## **Customization** 

If your specific requirements are not met by standard relay, or any of the standard build options, please speak to us to discuss producing a customized reed relay to service your specific application:  pickeringrelay.com/contact 

## **3D Models** 

Interactive 3D models of the complete range of Pickering relay products in STEP, IGS and SLDPRT formats can be downloaded from the website:  pickeringrelay.com/3d-models 

## **Part Number Description:      100  -  1  -  A - 5  /  2  D  -  xxx** 

Series Number of reeds Switch form Coil voltage Switch number (see tables on pages 2 & 4) Diode if fitted (omit if not required) Unique suffix (if standard build option selected) 

## **Help** 

If you need any technical advice or other help, please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Sales Department. We will always be pleased to discuss Pickering relays with you. email:  techsales@pickeringrelay.com 

## **Contact Us** 

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Low Thermal EMF SIL/SIP Reed Relays – Series 100 

## **10 Key Benef its** of Pickering Reed Relays 

|**Key Benef it**|**Pickering Reed Relays**|**Typical Industry Reed Relays**||
|---|---|---|---|
|Instrumentation Grade<br>Reed Switches<br>1|Instrumentation Grade Reed Switches<br>with vacuum sputtered Ruthenium<br>plating to ensure stable, long life up to<br>5x10E9 operations.|Often low grade Reed Switches with<br>electroplated Rhodium plating resulting<br>in higher, less stable contact resistance.||
|2<br>Formerless Coil<br>Construction<br>2|Formerless coil construction increases<br>the coil winding volume, maximizing<br>magnetic efficiency, allowing the use of<br>less sensitive reed switches resulting in<br>optimal switching action and extended<br>lifetime at operational extremes.|Use of bobbins decreases the coil<br>winding volume, resulting in having<br>less magnetic drive and a need to use<br>more sensitive reed switches which<br>are inherently less stable with greatly<br>reduced restoring forces.|“Ty<br>mitt)<br>wing,<br>ae<br>Pickering former-less coil<br>Typical industry coil<br>wound on bobbin|
|Magnetic Screening<br>3|Mu-metal magnetic screening (either<br>external or internal), enables ultra-high<br>PCB side-by-side packing densities with<br>minimal magnetic interaction, saving<br>significant cost and space.Pickering<br>Mu-Metal magnetic screen - interaction<br>approx. 5%|Lower cost reed relays have minimal<br>or no magnetic screening, resulting in<br>magnetic interaction issues causing<br>changes in operating and release<br>voltages, timing and contact resistance,<br>causing switches to not operate at their<br>nominal voltages.Typical industry<br>screen - interaction approx. 30%|X-Ray of Pickering<br>mu-metal<br>magnetic screen<br>X-Ray of typical<br>industry<br>magnetic screen|
|**SoftCenter**™<br>Technology<br>4|**SoftCenter**™technology, provides<br>maximum cushioned protection of the<br>reed switch, minimising internal lifetime<br>stresses and extending the working life<br>and contact stability.|Transfer moulded reed relays (produced<br>using high temperature/pressure),<br>result in significant stresses to the glass<br>reed switch which can cause the switch<br>blades to deflect or misalign leading to<br>changes in the operating characteristics,<br>contact resistance stability and operating<br>lifetime.|Pickering<br>Typical industry<br>soft center<br>thermo-setting<br>protection of<br>hard moulded protection<br>the reed switch<br>ofthe reed switch|
|100% Dynamic<br>Testing<br>5|100% testing for all operating<br>parameters including dynamic contact<br>wave-shape analysis with full data<br>scrutiny to maintain consistency.|Simple dc testing or just batch testing<br>which may result in non-operational<br>devices being supplied.|Coil Voltage<br>Contact Resistance<br>Dynamic Contact Resistance Test<br>Operate<br>Release|
|100% Inspection<br>at Every Stage of<br>Manufacturing<br>6|Inspection at every stage of<br>manufacturing maintaining high levels<br>of quality.|Often limited batch inspection.|EE<br>a,|
|100% Thermal<br>Cycling<br>7|Stress testing of the manufacturing<br>processes, from -20°C to +85°C to -20°C,<br>repeated 3 times.|Rarely included resulting in field failures.|+85°C<br>-20°C|
|<br>Flexible<br>Manufacturing<br>Process<br>8|Flexible manufacturing processes allow<br>quick-turn manufacturing of small<br>batches.|Mass production:  Usually large<br>batch sizes and with no quick-turn<br>manufacturing.|Ga<br>=\, TURNARDUND<br>ee7||
|Custom Reed Relays<br>9|Our reed relays can be customized<br>easily, e.g. special pin configurations,<br>enhanced specifications, non-standard<br>coil or resistance figures, special life<br>testing, low capacitance, and more.|Limited ability to customize.||
|Product Longevity<br>10|Pickering are committed to product<br>longevity; our reed relays are<br>manufactured and supported for<br>more than 25 years from introduction,<br>typically much longer.|Most other manufacturers discontinue<br>parts when they reach a low sales<br>threshold; costing purchasing and R&D<br>a great deal of unnecessary time and<br>money to redesign and maintain supply.|**Product**<br>**Longevity**<br>**25+**<br>**Years**|



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