Prevent or substantially minimize the occurrence of arcing and noise generation in relay and switch contacts.

Spark quenchers are electronic components designed to prevent or substantially minimize the occurrence of arcing and noise generation in relay and switch contacts. Spark quenchers consist of specially designed capacitors and resistors connected in series. Spark discharges and induced noise are absorbed over a wide range by the accumulation characteristic and impedance of the capacitor, while the RC time constant delays and averages surge voltage and oscillations.

OKAYA spark quenchers have the following characteristics which make it possible to use in a wide range of applications:

  • Large overload capacity
  • Not polarized: can be used in both AC and DC circuits
  • Favorable effect on surge voltage and accompanying oscillations caused by contact chatter
  • Effective against spurious potentials having magnitudes below circuit voltage
  • Offers a high degree of protection for semiconductor devices, and as thyristors and SCRs
  • Improves dv/dt ratio

3CRE

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- Three phase delta connection

3RMES

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- Three phase delta and thermal relay connection

6CRE

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- Three phase, three line connection

AU and TA

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- AC or DC applications

CR

- 250V rated voltage
- Single phase

CRE

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- Single phase

CRH and 3CRH

- 500V rated voltage
- High voltage phase control
- Single and three phase options

RE

- Class X2
- 250V or 275V rated voltage
- AC or DC applications

S and SB

- 150V rated voltage
- Bare wire or PVC leads

S1-B-0/S2-A-0

- General purpose spark quencher
- 250V rated voltage
- Special shaped screw terminal

XE

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- PCB mounted
- Wide variety of options and safety approvals

XEB

- Class X2
- 250V rated voltage
- Flexible wire leads
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Spark Quencher FAQ

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.

Spark Quencher FAQ

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.

Read our spark quencher frequently asked questions.