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This section provides an overview for relay terminals as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 relay terminal manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked relay terminal companies as of January, 2025: 1.Brightpick, 2.elmex Controls Pvt Ltd., 3.Tectran Manufacturing Inc.
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A Relay Terminal is a terminal block to which a relay is attached.
In recent years, electronic precision devices such as logic controllers and industrial PCs have been used in the control operation part of industrial equipment. precision devices are steadily decreasing in size, while the output capacity of hardwired devices tends to be smaller. Therefore, when using instrumentation with large output capacity, such as solenoid valves and motorized valves, it is necessary to use relays to isolate them and increase their output capacity.
Relay Terminals make it possible to save space and easily isolate electronic precision components and instrumentation equipment with large output capacity.
Relay Terminals are used to control industrial equipment. In particular, they are often used to control large equipment. Examples include hydraulic presses, hydraulic conveying equipment, and filters for solid-liquid separation.
In the case of small industrial equipment, logic controllers and industrial PCs are not used. In most cases, control is done with hardware circuits using relays and the like. This is because electronic precision equipment is expensive. Relay Terminals are not often used in small devices because the main advantage of using Relay Terminals is to facilitate connection to a logic controller or similar device.
Relay Terminals are mainly divided into three parts: the relay part, the cable part, and the terminal block part.
The relay part isolates the output of precision equipment from the AC output, etc. The cable part isolates the AC output from the relay part. A relay is a device that uses an electromagnet to open and close the contact points used in an electric circuit. The output capacity can be increased according to the size of the relay. However, since the relay actually drives the contacts, contact roughness and other malfunctions can occur.
Currently, transistor outputs are the mainstream for logic controllers. This is because they do not have contacts and theoretically do not have a life span based on the number of times they are opened and closed. However, they can only be used in DC circuits and are mostly used at low voltages such as 24VDC.
Therefore, low-voltage coils such as 24 VDC are used for relays. Relays are removable from a single unit and can be easily replaced in case of failure.
Most cables are connectorized for easy connection to logic controllers, using 10 or more wires with a core diameter of 0.5 mm2 or smaller.
For the terminal block, a Phillips-head screw is used. Screw-in terminals are also used in some cases. Since most relays have a contact capacity of 5A or less, small terminals such as screws of 3.5M or less and screw-in terminals for wiring of 1.25mm2 or less in diameter are used.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Automation Systems Interconnect (ASI), founded in 1999, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical and electronic components, universal printing systems, and custom-assembled products based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The company’s product portfolio includes cables, cords and connectors, CAM and disconnect switches, and more. Their wide range of industrial components cater to various applications such as automation and control, power distribution and generation, and printed board assembly. The company’s suppliers and partners hold ISO, UL and ATEX certifications to ensure their industrial electrical and electronic components meet industry standards.
Toyogiken Co. Ltd (TOGI) is a manufacturer in electrical machinery and accessories. They design, develop and sell terminal blocks, transformers, cables, box terminals, PC board terminals and related accessories. TOGI headquartered in Nagano, Japan has set up their global operations in China, Taiwan, Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam. The company is ISO:9001 2015 certified. In addition they are also involved in solar power business operations. TOGI holds 7 patents, 5 trademark patents and 48 utility model patents.
Wonke Electric Co., Ltd, established in 1999, is an electrical engineering manufacturer based in China specializing in manufacturing terminal blocks and air fan filters. The company offers a range of products, including terminal blocks, air fan filters and heavy-duty connectors, among others. Their products are mainly used in electronic equipment, machine building, plant engineering, and the process industry. Wonke Electric aims to help plants meet high standards of safety, quality, and performance through their products and services. The company’s research and development team enables them to provide customized solutions that cater to different customer requirements.
Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems Co., Ltd., established in 2008, the company is a result of a merger between Fuji Electric FA Components & Systems and the Japanese arm of Schneider Electric S.A., the second largest manufacturer in the same field, is a manufacturer of control instruments, such as electromagnetic switches that use electromagnets to open and close the contact points of electrical circuits. The company have a global presence, offering many power-receiving and distributing devices that can be used in cross-border markets through its wide range of products that conform to major standards in the world.
elmex Controls Pvt Ltd. has been a manufacturer of electrical components, founded in 1963 and headquartered in Vadodara, Gujarat, India. Specializing in terminal blocks, its offerings span screw, spring, and push-in terminal blocks, facilitating wire and cable connections. Additionally, the company provides an array of connectors, from wire-to-wire and wire-to-board to cable-to-cable connectors, serving various electrical component linkage needs. Complementing its range, the company offers essential components like fuses, switches, and relays for safeguarding and managing electrical circuits. Its pursuit of quality in operations and products has earned them several certifications such as ISO 9001, ATEX, DEMKO, and ISO 14001.
Ningbo Forward Relay Corp.,Ltd., founded in Zhejiang, China, in 1986 is a manufacturer of electromagnetic relays. The company's product portfolio includes signal relays, automotive relays, industrial relays, and power relays. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. The company also provides services including national distribution, product selection, customized services, technical support and customer service. They have SO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001 quality certifications.
Omron Corporation, started in 1933 and headquartered in Kyoto, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation components, equipment, and systems, and it developed the first contactless proximity switch in 1960. It has four domains, including industrial automation, electronic components, healthcare, and social systems, and it provides products and services in around 120 countries and regions. Some of its products include microsensing devices, access control systems, industrial robots, surveillance cameras, and blood pressure monitors. In 1971, it developed the first online cash machine, and in 1972, it established Japan’s first welfare factory.
Tectran, a US-based company established in 1972, is a manufacturer and marketer in the transportation equipment industry. The company’s expertise lies in producing air, hydraulic, and electrical components and systems. The company serves heavy truck, trailer, and bus sectors, but has extended its product line to cater to other transportation equipment markets. Tectran offers maintenance, operating, security, and safety solutions through an extensive network of mobile parts marketers across the globe. The company excels in quality and durability, by actively participating in industry specification groups, ensuring cutting-edge designs for demanding market applications.
Fuji Electric Equipment Control was established in 2008 in Saitama-ken, Japan is a manufacturer of power distribution and control equipment. The company boasts an extensive and diversified product portfolio including motor controls, MV distributors, energy control equipment, LV distributors, and industrial control relays. These products find applications in construction as magnetic contactors, automotive as manual motor starters, home appliances as air circuit breakers, health care devices as sensors and switches, and in environmental management for quality assurance and protection of high-voltage electric power and management of low-voltage consumption rate.
OMRON Corporation is a Kyoto based electrical equipment manufacturing company founded by Kazuma Tateisi in 1933. OMRON’s product portfolio includes medical equipment like nebulizers and digital thermometers, automated teller machines for the finance industry to AC, DC and custom control systems for the oil and gas industries. The company has over 30,000 employees and offers its products and services in 120 countries. It primarily serves the healthcare, energy, casino, and automated test equipment industries.
Brightpick, founded in 2021 and a subsidiary of Photoneo Brightpick Group, is an American supplier headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, specializing in AI-powered robots. The company's product portfolio includes solutions for grocers, retail, and third-party logistics (3PLs). These solutions are employed in warehouses to automate tasks such as order picking, consolidation, dispatch, and replenishment. Notably, the company's flagship product, an AI-powered picking robot, enhances warehouse operations by autonomously identifying and retrieving items from shelves. The robots are integrated with machine learning algorithms to help in sorting and packaging, which reduces human errors in warehousing, manufacturing, and logistic industries.
Grid Solutions, established in 1892, is a global producer and distributor of GE Renewable Energy solutions headquartered in Boulogne-Billancourt, France. The company is a part of GE Vernova with over 12,000 employees offering equipment, systems, and services to power utilities and industries, ensuring efficient power delivery from generation to consumers. These include Power Electronics, High Voltage Equipment, Automation & Protection, Software Solutions, and Projects & Services. Addressing the challenges of the energy transition, Grid Solutions provides safe integration of renewable and distributed energy into the grid using HV/MV equipment, gas-insulated substations, and more.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brightpick |
25.0%
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| 2 | elmex Controls Pvt Ltd. |
15.0%
|
| 3 | Tectran Manufacturing Inc |
15.0%
|
| 4 | Wonke Electric Co., Ltd |
10.0%
|
| 5 | Automation Systems Interconnect |
10.0%
|
| 6 | Ningbo Forward Relay Corp.,Ltd |
10.0%
|
| 7 | Grid Solutions |
10.0%
|
| 8 | TOYOGIKEN CO.,LTD. |
5.0%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the relay terminal page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
Japan
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4 | 50.0% |
|
China
|
2 | 25.0% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 12.5% |
|
India
|
1 | 12.5% |
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