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November 2026
NavKar SH-3WD

SH-3WD NO & NC 3 Wires Magnetic Garage Door Contacts Heavy Duty Alarm Switch Sensor for Roller Shutter

A heavy duty magnetic contact with a metal housing and 15 inch stainless steel armoured cable, with a large gap of over 40 mm. It has 3 wires so you can use it as normally open or normally closed. Buy it for roller shutters, garage doors and gates on a burglar alarm.

SH-3WD NO & NC 3 Wires Magnetic Garage Door Contacts Heavy Duty Alarm Switch Sensor for Roller Shutter

Specifications

ModelSH-3WD
Contact3 wires, NO and NC
Operating distanceMore than 40 mm
HousingHeavy duty, high strength metal
Cable15 inch stainless steel armoured cable
UseRoller shutters, garage doors, gates, home burglar alarm systems

Frequently asked questions

What does the 3 wire NO and NC mean?

The sensor has 3 wires so you can choose a normally open or a normally closed connection.

How big a gap does it allow?

The operating distance is more than 40 mm, so it suits most garage doors, roller shutters and gates.

Is the housing strong?

Yes. It has a heavy duty, high strength metal housing.

How long is the cable and is it protected?

The cable is 15 inch (about 380 mm) stainless steel armoured cable, which protects the wires.

Where do I use it?

On roller shutters, garage doors and gates, as part of a home burglar alarm system.

How is it different from the MC-3T?

The SH-3WD is the heavy duty contact for shutters with a gap over 40 mm. The MC-3T is a small plastic reed switch with a 15 to 25 mm sensing distance.

Is this sensor wired or wireless?

It is wired, with 3 wires for NO and NC connection.

What is the gap distance?

It works with a gap of over 40 mm, which suits most garage doors, roller shutters and gates.

Specifications from NavKar Systems' product details for this model. Specifications can change when the maker updates a model; see navkarsys.com/products/no-nc-3-wires-magnetic-garage-door-contacts-heavy-duty-alarm-switch-sensor-for-roller-shutter for the latest. All prices on navkarsys.com include GST. Free technical help for setup is available from the NavKar Systems team.
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