Historical european manufacturer for FIRST SwitchTECH

REL, the Space Division of FIRST SwitchTECH based in Orleans, FRANCE, has more than 40 years of experience in the design, development and manufacture of hermetically sealed, high-reliability relays for the Space Industry. REL’s space relays are capable of switching currents ranging from a few micro-amperes up to 50 amperes, and are available in both latching and non-latching versions. They also comply with the specifications of the ESA/SCC 3601 & 3602.

REL Headquarters & Manufacturing Plant,

Orléans, FRANCE

REL’s facility is equipped with highly specialized tooling and test benches to conduct individual relay screening tests on 100% of their products and ensuring the highest quality.

In addition to space relays, REL designs and manufactures relay card and rack systems for the Railway, Defense and Aerospace Industries, as well as specialty relays manufactured to customer specifications, such as high power relays, micro-contactors and double coil relays.