Inductive Proximity Sensors | Industrial automation, robotics, machinery safety | Sensing Distance: 5mm (Industry Standard: 3–8mm) ▲ Advanced: 6mm (ISO 10234) Material: Metal Housing (MIL-STD-810G compliant) Output: Dual Configurations (NPN/PNP) (IEC 60947-5-2) | ▲ Durability: Metal housing withstands harsh environments ▲ Versatility: Supports NPN/PNP for flexible integration | Limited to metallic objects Shorter range compared to ultrasonic/photoelectric |
Capacitive Proximity Sensors | Food packaging, plastic detection, liquid level monitoring | Sensing Range: Up to 20cm (IEC 60947-5-3) Material: Plastic Enclosure (ASTM D648) | Detects non-metallic objects (plastics, liquids) High sensitivity for small targets | Affected by environmental factors (dust, humidity) Lower accuracy in conductive environments |
Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors | Warehouse automation, outdoor monitoring, obstacle detection | Range: Up to 5m (ISO 13849-1) Technology: Frequency Modulation (IEC 60730) | Long-range detection in open spaces Works in dusty or dirty environments | Sensitive to vibration/noise interference Higher cost than inductive sensors |
Magnetic Proximity Sensors | Safety gates, conveyor alignment, ferrous metal detection | Detection Type: Hall Effect (ISO 16024) Material: Stainless Steel (ASTM A240) | Contactless operation for moving parts High reliability in magnetic environments | Limited to ferrous materials Requires magnetic targets (e.g., magnets, steel) |
Photoelectric Sensors | Packaging, sorting systems, high-speed manufacturing | Range: Up to 100m (IEC 60947-5-2) Technology: Diffuse/Through-Beam (IEC 61779) | High-speed detection (ms response) Long-range precision for large-scale systems | Requires line-of-sight alignment Vulnerable to light interference (sunlight, glare) |
Fiber Optic Sensors | Precision robotics, semiconductor inspection, medical devices | Resolution: 0.01mm (ISO 10242) Material: Glass Fiber (IEC 60793) | Ultra-precise detection for micro-components Immune to electrical interference | Complex setup and calibration High cost for specialized applications |