Proximity switches for aerospace applications detect the presence or position of a target without physical contact, covering inductive, capacitive, and Hall-effect sensing technologies used for landing gear position sensing, door and panel status monitoring, and flight-control surface detection, and are typically qualified to RTCA DO-160 environmental standards for vibration, temperature, and EMI resistance.
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Proximity Switches suppliers linked to most aircraft programs in our database.
Crane Aerospace & Electronics, Power Solutions (2 aircraft)
Sectors serving Switches companies:
Passive Electronic Components •
Active Electronic Components •
Metals •
Electrical/Electronic Connectors •
Plastics •
Manufacturing Services •
Non-metal Materials •
Fasteners •
Machining & Metal Removal •
Terminals, Relays & Switching •
Chemicals •
Adhesives •
Metal Processing & Heat Treatment
Switches
Sectors purchasing from Switches companies:
Actuation •
Airframer •
Airframe Assemblies •
Engine Controls & Monitoring •
Flight & Data Management •
Fluid Power •
Electrical Power Systems •
Valves •
Oxygen Systems & Equipment •
Environmental Systems •
Fuel Systems •
Safety & Emergency Systems •
Turbine Engines •
Cabin Systems & IFE •
Auxiliary Power •
Communications (Airborne) •
Air Data & Flight Instruments
