A packaged magnetic component used in conjunction with a reed switch. When the actuator is positioned in close proximity to a reed switch it causes the reed switch to move from an inactive state to an active state. Actuators are matched with specific reed sensor series and are sold separately. Some reed sensors such as the Vane Float Lever Arm and Seating Occupancy sensors have a magnetic actuator integrated within the sensor package. Bare rectangular and cylindrical magnets are also available. Rectangular magnets are well suited for flat surfaces. Cylindrical magnetic are well suited for mounting on a frame. The magnets are made from AlNiCo, Neodymium (NdFeB) or ceramic material.

A summary of the reed sensor series and the matching magnetic actuator is as follows:

Reed Sensor	Matching Actuator	Reed Sensor	Matching Actuator	Hall Sensor	Matching Actuator
59010	57020	59135	57135	55085	Magnet Integrated
59020	57020	59140	57140	55100	NeFeB Magnet
59021	57020	59141	57145	55110	NeFeB Magnet
59025	57025	59145	57145	55140	NeFeB Magnet
59045	57045	59150	57150
59050	57050	59165	57045
59060	57060	59166	57045
59065	57065	59170	57045
59070	57070	59210	Magnet Integrated
59075	57075	59250	Customer Supplied
59085	Magnet Integrated	59251	Customer Supplied
59090	Magnet Integrated	59630	Magnet Integrated
59105	57105	HSS	Magnet Integrated
59125	57125