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Why contactors can't get smaller and what matters instead. Read this informative article in Electronics Specifier by Carlos Mendes! Many people assume that in industrial EVs, smaller always equals better. For 30 to 40 years, contactor miniaturisation has delivered steady progress. But . . .

Forklift Action's second, very interesting article in a series by Carlos, Durakool's Product Manager - Switching. Carlos works closely with engineers and buyers to bridge the application and specification gap.

Our distributor in Turkey, TMS Elektronik, proudly showcased Durakool’s latest innovation—the CHV800P—at the EV Charge Show in Istanbul on the 12-14^th November 2025. Engineered for Megawatt Charging Systems and high-power ESS, the CHV800P 

OEM Finland’s stand at Helsinki's Teknologia'25, drew much positive attention for its Durakool robust contactor and relay portfolio. discussions focused on high-voltage DC architectures where safe interruption and long service life are critical. Durakool’s HVDC

Jinzon generated a great deal of interest in Durakool's product range at Energy Taiwan, with many visitors learning of Durakool for the first time and very eager to receive more product information. Jinzon primarily focussed on three Durakool product lines: Relays, Hi Tech Sensors and APCS Capacitors.

Durakool is proud to introduce the CHV800P Series - a next-generation high voltage DC contactor engineered for outstanding performance in even the most demanding Energy Storage System applications. The CHV800P is rated at 800A @ 1500VDC,

Industrial Technology have featured 'The Great Relay Debate' in their Summer 2025 edition. In a host of industrial applications, the seemingly modest relay plays a pivotal role in ensuring performance, safety and longevity. Yet, within the ... 

This year’s iVT Expo felt different.
There was still plenty of innovation on show and good conversations to be had. Beneath the excitement sat a more grounded mood shaped by the realities of the wider world.

Forklift Action have featured another article by Carlos Mendes: Custom or Standard? Choosing the right relay for the job. Carlos' article encompasses the critical role of the relay and adapting to the demands of modern forklifts. 

Keep an eye out for follow up articles!

During Cologne's iVT Expo 2025, Carlos Mendes, Product Manager - Switching, spoke at iVT Live on 'The Relay - Not just a simple black box', delving into the intricacies of the inner workings of relays and the many benefits the design brings.

It was the first time Durakool had exhibited at ACT Expo - Advanced Clean Transportation. The US Durakool team, accompanied by Carlos from the UK, manned the stand and presented the Durakool range of HVDC relays and contactors.

In our Power Progress article published online by powerprogress.com, Product Manager for Switching, Carlos Mendes, explores how the latest innovations in contactors and relays are improving energy efficiency and reliability across mobile applications.

Electronic Specifier reports on Gerrit-Willem Prins, Commercial Manager, exploring adapting relays & contactors, the green energy dilemma & hydrogen in the economy.

Forklift Revolution have featured the first couple in a series of informative articles authored by our own Carlos Mendes, Product Manager for Switching at Durakool. Click below to learn more.

Durakool certified distributors from all over the world gathered in England early in December for a three day conference and training. The goal was to help our highly professional distributors provide the best service we can to users of our product range.

The Durakool team last week exhibited at the well attended Detroit Battery Show where a great deal of interest was generated by the launch of three exciting new Durakool products.

Electronic Specifier have picked up on a recent press release from Durakool announcing the launch of three products designed to meet the progressing needs of the automotive and industrial sectors.

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 –

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.

In summary . . . The Stuttgart Battery Show stand was extremely well received. It was a great opportunity to present the benefits of our exciting range of Durakool switching solutions and to extol in person how cost effective Durakool products are.

Durakool teamed up for the first time with TMS Elektronik Limited at EV Charge in Istanbul. Much interest was generated in the Durakool brand and the exciting range of switching solutions we offer, particularly for EV and renewable energy applications 

Solsta featured Durakool relays and contactors on stand K2 and Rob, Carlos and Gerrit-Willem were all on hand to answer questions and offer support to engineers looking for advice and expertise on designing HV switches into their applications.

Gerrit-Willem Prins and Carlos Mendes were at Battery Tech Expo, Sweden, at the end of September 2023, in the exhibitors hall presenting Durakool HVDC relay, resistor and contactor solutions and helping engineers with their switching design queries.

Durakool announced new high voltage switching DC contactors for superior isolation, improved reliability & longer service life. Learn how to employ our technologies to maximise efficiency in their designs.

Durakool's announcement at Novi's Battery Show of the expansion of both their Pre-Charge Resistor range and their HVDC Ceramic Contactor range was well received, with visitors coming specifically to the stand to meet the team and learn more. 

AEC hosted a Durakool Relays & Contactors Technical Seminar during the Novi Battery Show this year and promoted many of Durakool Automotive relays and contactors. The show was a great success and Durakool expect to have their own stand there in 2023.

A big thank you from Durakool, for the conscientious and industrious efforts of American Electronic Components Inc. (AEC), and their distributors and representatives, who met at EDS Leadership Summit in Las Vegas.

A successful show for Steatite at The Battery Expo Silverstone, with a great deal of interest in their high capacity power sytems for industrial and military UAVs and in our Durakool relays and contactors for HVDC applications.

Another successful show for Durakool at Electronica 2022 in Munich. Valuable time spent with many of our customers and helping those seeking engineering design support, demonstrating our products and extolling the virtues of the Durakool range and our first-rate service.

A range of our Durakool relays and contactors were displayed on the Solid State Supplies Limited stand at the 2022 Engineering Design show in Coventry along with our NEW line of Durakool Pre-charge and Discharge Resistors. Our engineers were on hand to offer help with designs and explain our product offering.

New from Durakool, the latest Durakool Industrial Relay Sockets Catalogue. Take a look at our new 28 page catalogue, a comprehensive guide to point you in the right direction for the industrial socket suited to the relay you need to use. Sockets that punch above their weight!

Don't forget our excellent performance DG85D 100A/12VDC Automotive Relay industry standard mini ISO, ideal for DC motor control air conditioning! It provides high continuous DC current capacity – at 50K operations the switching capability of the DG85D is 100A/12VDC at 85°C.

Many of our industrial & automotive plug in relays have matching Durakool Sockets. On our individual relay product pages the corresponding relay socket for that product can be found at the bottom of the key features list. If you require guidance please call us, we are here to help.

A reminder that our Durakool industry standard Plug-in Relays are ideal for control panels. Designed for mounting in Durakool Sockets, the Durakool DX2, DX3 & DX4 Series provide a secure grip in the socket ensuring high reliability and superior low level signal performance.

Enhancing energy efficiency in modern electrical systems is a dive into contactors and relays, written by Carlos Mendes and featured in Electronic Specifier's October magazine and online November article.