Industrial Sensors, Photoelectric, Capacitive, Inductive and Ultrasonic

Sensors are essential in industrial automation to detect the presence of objects or parts, inspect the integrity or correct assembly, measure the dimension, distance or positioning. Photoelectric sensors are available in many different sizes, versions, and functionalities, ranging from the smallest to the fastest objects, clear or shiny surfaces, colour or invisible fluorescent marks, and dimension or distance measurement. Inductive proximity sensors are specific for metal parts detection at short distance, also in harsh environments with dust, liquids, oil, or grease. Capacitive sensors are used for detecting liquids or powder, also inside opaque and non-metal containers. Ultrasonic sensors are suitable for transparent object detection (plastic film, glass, labels), with distance measurement capability. Accessories include brackets and cables, IO-Link Master, fibre optics and reflectors for photoelectric sensors. Manufacturing applications are widespread in automotive and electronics plants; food & beverage and pharmaceutical, processing and packaging machinery; woodworking, metalworking, textile, ceramic, glass, stones, paper, and more.

Ultrasonic sensors are devices that use sound waves at frequencies higher than the range of human hearing (typically above 20 kHz) to measure distance or detect the presence of objects. These sensors are widely used in a variety of applications, including robotics, automotive systems, industrial automation, and even healthcare. An ultrasonic sensor operates based on the principle of sound wave reflection. The sensor emits high-frequency sound waves (ultrasonic waves) and then measures the time it takes for the waves to reflect off an object and return to the sensor. Ultrasonic sensors are an essential tool in modern technology, offering a reliable, cost-effective solution for measuring distances, detecting obstacles, and monitoring object levels. We have access to a full range of ultrasonic sensors and can look to help you with any application you may have.

Inductive sensors are a type of proximity sensor that detect the presence of metallic objects without any physical contact. They are widely used in industrial automation, robotics, and other applications where reliable, contactless sensing of metallic objects is required. These sensors operate based on the principle of electromagnetic induction. How Inductive Sensors Work: Inductive sensors work by generating an electromagnetic field using an oscillating coil inside the sensor. When a metallic object, typically made of ferrous (iron-based) or non-ferrous metal, enters the electromagnetic field, it causes a disturbance in the field. This disturbance is detected by the sensor's circuitry, which then sends a signal to indicate the presence of the object. We can offer a range of units from M5 to M30 in cylindrical formats, as well as a range of rectangular units.

Capacitive sensors are devices that detect changes in capacitance, which is the ability of an object or material to store an electrical charge. These sensors are widely used in various applications for proximity detection, touch sensing, and level sensing, among other uses. Unlike other types of sensors, capacitive sensors can detect the presence or absence of an object without needing physical contact. How Capacitive Sensors Work: Capacitive sensors work by creating an electric field, typically between two conductive electrodes, and measuring the variation in capacitance that occurs when a conductive or dielectric material (such as the human body) enters the field.

The Smart-VS can detect the presence of parts such as a cap or label on bottles or vials, on any material or surface including glass, plastic, metal, and shiny objects. Typical applications include filling, closing, and packaging machines but the versatility of the Smart-VS makes it suitable for use in other sectors such as automotive or automatic assembly of mechanical or electronic parts. It also finds some it's greatest uses in the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging sectors.