Durakool, globally renowned

Manufacturers of CONTACTOR and RELAY,RELAY and CONTACTOR Switching Solutions

Automotive, Electric Vehicles & Hybrids

Contactor and Relay solutions for safe & efficient driving

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Industrial Relays

Robust relay solutions for challenging environments

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Resistor Solutions

For all your resistive requirements

Durakool Resistors

Cars, Trucks & Buses

Vehicle Electronic Switching Solutions

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Agriculture & Construction

Robust relay & contactor solutions for challenging environments

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Green Energy Relays

Switching solutions for battery storage systems, solar & wind energy

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Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Relay Solutions

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Pre-Charge-Resistors

For EV & Automotive Switching Applications

Pre-Charge Discharge Resistors

Hybrid Vehicle Relays

Contactor and Relay solutions for safe and efficient driving

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Control Panel Relays

Durable relays & contactors for on/off and delay switching

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White Goods

Every day relay solutions for the home

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Durakool

Leaders of innovation

Continuous development

Today Durakool’s engineering team provide their partners technical consultation based upon extensive application knowledge and experience. After many years of development and innovation, they understand that quality is paramount and pursue a policy of continuous improvement.

Durakool continues the development of innovative relays and contactors to meet existing and forthcoming requirements within many industries. New products are introduced on a regular basis as we seek to meet customer expectations. At any given time, we have several products in development. We are growing our range new pre-charge/discharge resistors range and are committed to helping you find the best solution for your design. Durakool is using innovative techniques to reduce package size whilst meeting increasing demands for higher voltage and higher current switching.

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Our team of engineers at Durakool have over 100 years switching technologies experience between them and have compiled a selection of guides and helpful materials to assist those interested in how switching technology works, pitfalls best avoided and why. In addition some articles highlight many of the benefits Durakool have incorporated within their designs to bring the highest quality and most reliable end product to meet customer application needs.

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Latest news

Ensure Your Forklift Relays Don't Fail - Learn How!

27 Aug 2024 Ensure Your Forklift Relays Don't Fail - Learn How!

Forklifts have long been the workhorses of material handling in warehouses and distribution centres. However, as the industry races towards modernisation, these trusted machines are undergoing a revolution – one that’s exposing unexpected weaknesses in their electrical systems. At the heart of this transformation lies a small but crucial component: the relay (or contactor). 

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iVT Cologne - Electrification

28 Jun 2024 iVT Cologne - Electrification

Durakool showcased latest technologies in the industrial vehicle, construction and agricultural machinery sectors at Cologne's Industrial Vehicle Technology Expo, the perfect platform for its latest offerings in relays, contactors, and pre-charge resistors.

Visitors relished the opportunity to explore our range of advanced solutions designed to enhance efficiency, safety and reliability in various applications and to meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial environments. These solutions included low and high voltage DC contactors, automotive plug-in, PCB and HVDC relays and pre-charge resistors.

Carlos Mendes, Product Manager at Durakool, took to the stage on Day 1 and delved into

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Absolutely worth the visit

24 Jun 2024 Absolutely worth the visit

So in summary . . .

The Stuttgart Battery Show stand was extremely well received. It was a great opportunity to meet with with new and existing contacts and to present the benefits of our exciting range of switching solutions.

Next exhibitions for Durakool this year - iVT Cologne and Battery Show North America - Visit us at these shows and see for your self.

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About us

Durakool is an internationally valued specialist in switching solutions headquartered in Copthorne UK. Initially established in 1935 to manufacture switching devices for power generation in industrial and power automation systems, Durakool has evolved to provide key innovative HVDC switching solutions for Energy Storage Systems (ESS), automotive and transport applications. We provide a wide complementary portfolio of supporting products in contactors, relays, and pre-charge/discharge resistors, and offer highly specialised technical support, with design in focus. Today, the reliability and quality of the long established Durakool products are at the heart of Solid State PLC. We are committed to innovate and develop relays and contactors to meet customer demands, for higher voltage and higher current switching, in smaller and lighter packaging.

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Applications

Durakool's full range of relays, contactors, pre-charge resistors and discharge resistors are used in a wide selection of different applications. To view a selection of suitable applications where our products are currently utilised, please visit our applications page. Contact us if you need help and guidance, we are here to help.

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Contactors

With a long heritage of industrial power switching, Durakool has an extensive range of specialist contactors for DC power switching for voltages as high as 1000VDC and 600A or more. Larger DC contactors are available for switching up to 2000A in battery storage applications!

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Relays

Drawing on its unique heritage of some 100 years of switching experience, Durakool’s range of power relays and contactors features class leading and world beating products with outstanding capabilities. Always ready to innovate, please contact our Engineers to discuss your applications now!

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Resistors

Durakool's advanced range of pre-charge resistors have been designed and manufactured to meet challenging real-world applications & designs. Available in a range of package styles and sizes, to meet the most complex, form, fit & function requirements. Best in class, they offer the perfect solution, technically & commercially. Our range of pre-charge/discharge resistors have you covered.

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Offices around the world USA Distributor / Rep Finder

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North America
North America

1101 Lafayette Street, Elkhart, Indiana, 46516
T: +1 574 295 6330, Toll: 888 847 6552

Europe
Europe

Unit 3 Borers Yard, Borers Arms Road, Copthorne, West Sussex, UK, RH10 3LH
T: +44 (0) 1342 717102

Germany
Germany

Augsburg, Germany
T: +49 (0) 82156 672222

Spain
Spain

Madrid, Spain
T: + 34 689 658260

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