U-shaped position sensor is easy to use

The SLM Series metal slot sensor is used to sense objects that pass between its fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver.

The SLM Series metal slot sensor from Banner Engineering is used to sense objects that pass between its fixed-distance opposed-mode emitter and receiver.

Available in six slot widths, all models have a rugged metal housing and a fast response time of 500us, making them ideal for high-speed counting, edge detecting, position verifying and level monitoring applications.

The fixed slot width provides reliable opposed-mode sensing of objects as small as 0.30mm.

The available slot widths of 10, 30, 50, 80, 120 and 220mm range from $119 to $139.

"The U-shaped metal housing of the SLM sensor makes it versatile, durable and easy to use", explained Jeff Curtis, Senior Application Engineer for Banner Engineering.

"There's no need to align opposed-mode emitter and receivers.

The SLM emitter and receiver are in fixed arms of the housing.

You just install it, using the moulded-in beam guides and integral mounting holes".

Curtis adds: "The SLM is available in a range of sizes, making it an ideal alternative to existing fibre and difficult to mount opposed-mode sensors.

The SLM Series sensors enable users to accurately detect small objects at incredibly fast throughput speeds.

The SLM Series sensors are ideal for a wide range of applications in the printing, pharmaceutical, packaging, material handling and automotive industries.

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