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Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/21/2026 3:43 AM

I wonder where can we purchase noiseless brand of contactors/Relays. Totally winner concept.

What can you recommend guys?

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Re: Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/21/2026 9:21 AM

Are solid state relays and contactors available for consideration here?

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09/21/2026 11:52 AM

Solid state relays are the way to go as suggested by Mr. Doorman..

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Re: Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/22/2026 10:36 AM

Solid-state switches have some of the lowest noise, but they are not noiseless. Reducing analog noise in a circuit is a complex task that most underestimate. I expect the rest of the OP's circuit contributes more noise than any of the switches associated with the circuit.

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Re: Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/22/2026 11:36 AM

The OP does not specify whether he is referring to audible noise or electronic noise. I presume you are referring to electronic noise.

If Solid State Relays create audible noise, it's well below my poor threshold of hearing.

Also, when he says "...noiseless brand...", I presume that he means "...noiseless type...". I'm not aware of a Noiseless brand.

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09/22/2026 10:10 PM

Yes! I was considering the electronic noise of any relay. With no moving mechanical parts to make the "click," a solid-state relay will not be heard outside the circuit it controls.

It also matters if one is switching an AC or DC signal. Some soli-state relays will lock ON with a DC signal.

But what controls the relay coil that switches it?

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Re: Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/23/2026 2:01 AM

Fuji, ABB, Phoenix Contact, Crydom, Siemens, and Omron have them.

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Re: Noiseless Contactors and Relays

09/30/2026 12:43 PM

If you want truly silent operation, I’d look at solid-state relays/contactors rather than mechanical ones. Brands like Carlo Gavazzi, Crydom, and Schneider Electric have solid-state options worth checking out.

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