Contrinex has a reputation for the excellence of its miniature sensors. As well as manufacturing the smallest inductive sensor in the world at ø3mm x 22mm, it also manufactures photoelectric sensors as small as ø4mm. These fully functional, self-contained photoelectric sensors are offered in various sensing technologies. An exceptional subset of the M5 sensors is the diffuse sensors with a sapphire lens, which provide unparalleled performance in a compact housing.
The photoelectric sapphire sensors are acclaimed worldwide for their small size, energy-efficient design and high-quality optics, which provide a narrow sensing beam, enabling them to excel even in the most compact spaces. Their ease of installation is often commended because no adjustment is required, thanks to their integrated electronics. Owing to their exceptional performance characteristics, this miniature sensor has become indispensable across industries ranging for example, from manufacturing to logistics.
The sensor is easy to integrate and mount using brackets or drilled holes. The high-quality optics provide such a tightly controlled, narrow beam that the sensor can be mounted recessed to provide impact and abrasion protection.
A typical usage is integrating the sensor into transfer tables to detect the passage of sheets with remarkable precision. The spherical lens design ensures that debris doesn’t impede its function, guaranteeing smooth operation even in dusty environments.
Similarly, it is widely employed in detecting weld points, subtle differences in surface appearance with unparalleled accuracy, and numerous other applications, including the detection of plastic films.
The sensor’s small size and high performance enable many customers to use them instead of fibre-optic sensors. They prefer that they are self-contained, have cabled connections, and provide price and cost savings.
Therefore, Contrinex’s Photoelectric Sapphire sensors provide technological innovations and cost-effective solutions for businesses aiming to optimise their automation and machinery. With its adaptability to diverse environments and applications, the sensor has become the choice for many forward-thinking manufacturers worldwide.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
- Precise & narrow cylindrical light beam ∅ < 4 mm
- Long sensing range of 20mm
- Tiny but powerful – M5 x 35 or 45mm
- Fully self-contained sensor, removes the need for an amplifier
- Recessed mounting possible
- Sapphire optical parts, easy to clean
- IP67 rated and 0°C to +55°C operating temperature range
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