This section provides an overview for spark killers as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 5 spark killer manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked spark killer companies as of November, 2024: 1.FOTEK CONTROLS CO.,LTD., 2.Horner Apg, LLC, 3.FUKUSHIMA FUTABA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD..
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A spark killer is a device that suppresses sparks.
*Spark: A phenomenon in which a spark occurs when electricity flows in the air between two points that are not in contact with each other due to a potential difference in a switch, etc.
When a spark occurs, semiconductor elements and transistors in the circuit may be damaged, so it is necessary to have spark killers and other spark prevention measures in the circuit, especially when switches are used in DC current circuits.
Spark killers are widely used in electrical equipment that operates on DC current. Especially when DC current is used as a power source, it is recommended to consider installing a spark killer because of the possibility of sparks around the switch.
Since spark killers have precisely determined the rated voltage, resistance, capacitance, and proper temperature for use, they should be selected appropriately in consideration of these factors.
If the spark killer cannot withstand the voltage in the operating environment, it may cause accidents.
A spark killer consists of a resistor and a film capacitor connected in series. In a circuit consisting of a power supply, a switch, and a resistor, there are two basic ways to install a spark killer circuit: either place it in parallel with the switch or place it in parallel with the resistor.
When arranged in parallel with the switch, when the switch is off, the circuits are connected through the spark killer so that no large potential difference is created at the switch. When arranged in parallel with a resistor, one side of the switch will be at a high voltage when the switch is turned off, and sparks are likely to occur. Therefore, a spark killer prevents the high voltage from occurring, thus making it less likely to cause a spark.
The film capacitor to be used should have a large enough capacitance to prevent the voltage from becoming too high when in use. For resistors, resistors with sufficient surge immunity should be selected.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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Horner APG, LLC. is a manufacturer of automation products and equipment founded in 1985 and operating as a subsidiary of Horner Electric Group. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company's automation division produces programmable logic controllers (PLCs), human machine interfaces (HMIs), remote I/O devices that extend PLC and controller capabilities, and wireless communication modules. Horner APG products supply clients in the oil and gas, industrial packaging, material handling, and building automation sectors. They also offer clients engineering and technical support services for custom projects.
Fukushima Futaba Electric Co., Ltd. established on July 24, 1964, and located in Tamakawa-mura, Fukushima, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components and assemblies. The company's product range includes resistor network resistor array/SIP type, hybrid IC/thick film printing, board printing and mounting, LED, and touch panels. These components play vital roles in various electronic devices and systems. They serve industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, lighting, and industrial machinery. Beyond manufacturing, the company offers precision printing, custom component development, electronic board assembly, and LED technology solutions.
Matsuo Electric Co.,Ltd., founded in 1949 in Japan, is a specialty component manufacturer of tantalum capacitors, film capacitors, and circuit protection components. The company's microelectronics products include small size, long life, chip tantalum capacitors, leaded tantalum capacitors, fuses, and PET and PPS-type film capacitors used by original equipment manufacturers in a wide variety of industries, including the automotive, electronics, space, and healthcare markets for fire alarms, personal computers, power tools, hearing aids, automotive navigation, and many more devices. Matsuo Electric Co.,Ltd.'s products are RoHS compliant.
FOTEK Controls Co., Ltd. (FOTEK) is a Taiwanese manufacturer of industrial automation and control hardware established in 1985 and headquartered in Taipei. The company produces various products used in industrial automation operations including sensors, controllers, relays, and switches. These are utilized in rubber and plastic processing machinery, with applications in food processing, the packaging industry, textile manufacturing, and transportation systems. FOTEK operates four facilities in Taiwan, with secondary overseas locations in Asia and the Americas.
OKAYA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES., LTD was founded in 1939 in Japan. OKAYA produces a range of electronic parts for various industries. Some of these include noise suppression products, surge protective devices, display products including LEDs, and micro sensors with LED lights. OKAYA has offices across Eastern Asia and in the United States.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | FOTEK CONTROLS CO.,LTD. |
31.5%
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2 | Horner Apg, LLC |
26.1%
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3 | FUKUSHIMA FUTABA ELECTRIC CO.,LTD. |
17.4%
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4 | OKAYA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. |
16.3%
|
5 | Matsuo Electric Co.,Ltd. |
8.7%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the spark killer page as of November 2024. 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
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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Japan | 3 | 60.0% |
United States of America | 1 | 20.0% |
Taiwan | 1 | 20.0% |
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