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Photoelectric sensors cover all options
Miniature photoelectric sensors offer a choice of light sources, all with a wide range of functionality and a common body style for simple mounting.
News from IMO Precision Controls, Aug 13, 2008
Microswitches offer robust railway sensing
Microswitches made by Microprecision Electronics answer the specific needs of train manufacturers with IP67 protection of the switch mechanism and extended mechanical life.
News from Cynergistic Technologies, Jul 25, 2008
Feedback sensors handle high temperatures
Failures in high-temperature processes are particularly expensive and time consuming because long delays often occur as systems are required to cool before failed sensors can be replaced.
News from Contrinex UK, Jul 18, 2008
Proximity sensors offer choice of technologies
Assemtech Europe now offers proximity sensors with a choice of inductive and capacitive technologies.
News from Assemtech Europe, Jul 14, 2008
Sensors survive in welding applications
Armed with a one-piece gun-drilled stainless-steel housing, SteelFace sensors can take multiple hits and still function properly.
News from Balluff UK, Jul 3, 2008
Photoelectric sensors cover all options
Miniature photoelectric sensors offer four different sensing modes - diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective and through-beam.
News from Balluff UK, Jul 3, 2008
Capacitive sensors can see through walls
Sensors from are optimised for the detection of conductive media through nonmetallic walls or on bypasses.
News from IFM Electronic, Jun 23, 2008
Sensors tolerate welding conditions
Contrinex welding sensors are sealed to IP67, Teflon-coated to withstand weld spatter and are electrically double-insulated to resist electromagnetic interference.
News from Contrinex UK, Jun 19, 2008
Automation technology seminars continue
Seminar programme for 2008 combines discussion of the latest industry issues and real application examples with an opportunity to see working demonstrations and ask the experts.
News from Sick (UK), Jun 18, 2008
Versatile light curtains ease installation
Rapid alignment is ensured by an alignment aid that uses intuitive LED indication and instantly shows whether adjustment is correct or incorrect.
News from Omron Electronics, Jun 17, 2008
Catalogue covers wide opto-electronic range
Leuze's catalogue contains details on more than twelve standard photo-electric ranges, opto-electronic and ultrasonic measuring sensors, fork sensors, contrast and luminescence scanners.
News from Leuze Mayser, Jun 4, 2008
Miniature sensors come as discs and cylinders
Disc shaped capacitive sensors are available with diameters from 10 to 30mm with a thickness of just 4mm.
News from Rechner UK, Jun 2, 2008
Stainless steel sensors survive metal contact
The R series will last significantly longer than conventional sensors and the coating will withstand the abrasion for longer than conventional coatings.
News from IFM Electronic, Jun 2, 2008
Stainless steel housings protect proximity sensors
The new additions to IFM Electronic's efector T series are probably the only all-stainless steel sensors with an operating temperature as high as 100C.
News from IFM Electronic, May 28, 2008
Through-beam sensors are tiny and sealed
Ultraminiature photosensors have a minimum object resolution of only 3mm, with a maximum sensing range of 500mm.
News from OEM Automatic, May 23, 2008
Photoelectric sensors filter out interference
The precision background suppression can be adjusted in increments as small as 15mm and, because the sensors have a tiny blind zone, targets can be sensed down to 1mm from the lens.
News from Contrinex UK, May 22, 2008
Distance sensor provides range boost
The O1D155 offers the user two selectable switchpoints, or a single switched output combined with a scalable analogue signal.
News from IFM Electronic, May 22, 2008
Proximity sensors resist interference
Capacitive proximity sensors offer direct detection that is ideal for low-density products such as plastics granules and grain.
News from IFM Electronic, May 19, 2008
Sensors detect magnetic fields
The short housing and the element position within the sensor, combined with the fastening system, allow IFM sensors to fit short-stroke cylinders and to detect in and out positions.
News from IFM Electronic, May 19, 2008
Compact sensor features integrated controller
The compact design of the sensor and integrated controller makes the unit suitable for industrial automation tasks and machine building applications, where space is often restricted.
News from Micro-Epsilon UK, May 15, 2008
Washdown sensor shows its metal
Sensors feature longer sensing ranges for detecting all metals, including nonferrous metals such as stainless steel, at the same rated distance.
News from Turck, May 5, 2008
Switch LEDs ease troubleshooting
LEDs on four of the eight corners make it possible for users to see all status information regardless of the angle of view.
News from Pepperl+Fuchs GB, Apr 28, 2008
Proximity sensors lower the costs of detection
S5050 photoelectric proximity switches are available in diffuse, retro-reflective (reflex) and through-beam versions.
News from Contrinex UK, Apr 24, 2008
Vision system monitors bakery production
The Sentinel Vision system promises fast savings by reducing packing line downtime and achieving better yields through reduced material wastage.
News from Sick (UK), Apr 21, 2008
Inductive switches meet SIL2 and SIL3 standards
All failsafe inductive switches from IFM electronic are constructed with full redundant and diverse internal circuits, certified by the TUV Rhineland.
News from IFM Electronic, Apr 17, 2008
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