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Available sensors include rotary encoders and linear position sensors for detecting position and speed; sensors for detecting proximity, pressure, temperature, level, flow, current and voltage; and limit switches. With discrete or analog outputs, these sensors are critical to automating any machine or process.
Sensors & Encoders
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- Incremental and Absolute Encoders
- Inductive Proximity Sensors
- Magnetic Proximity Sensors
- Capacitive Proximity Sensors
- Photoelectric Sensors
- Area Sensors
- Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
- Pressure Sensors / Pressure Switches
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- Linear Position Sensors
A common function of a control system is detecting the presence of an object, or measuring a process variable. Sensors and sensing technologies are available to satisfy a wide range of usages, environments and accuracies needed in industrial and commercial applications.
Incremental and Absolute Encoders
Use these optical encoders for your motion control applications or with our PLC high-speed counter modules and our Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) with encoder feedback.
- Light duty 4mm and 6mm solid shaft
- Light duty 8mm hollow shaft
- Light duty solid shaft SAE-dimension
- Medium duty solid shaft and hollow shaft
- Medium duty solid shaft SAE-dimension
- Heavy duty standard shaft
- Absolute medium duty standard shaft
- Modular Encoders for Stepper and Servo Motors
- Accessories (couplings, mounting brackets, cables & connectors)
Inductive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects. IP69K sensors are rated for harsh duty (food grade) applications; new metal face and rectangular proximity sensors offer more options.
- 3mm / 4mm / 5mm round
- 6.5 mm round
- 8mm round
- 12mm round
- 18mm round
- 30mm round
- Rectangular
- Cables & Accessories
- Models that are made in the USA available
Magnetic Proximity Sensors
316L stainless steel and polybutylene terephthalate housings, IP69K prox sensors rated for food and beverage or other harsh duty applications.
- 8mm round
- 12mm round IP69K
- 18mm round IP69K
- Rectangular
Capacitive Proximity Sensors
Inductive sensors detect metallic objects, while capacitive sensors detect all other materials.
- M8 (8mm) Diameter - DC Power
- M12 (12mm) Diameter - DC Power
- M18 (18mm) Diameter - DC Power
- M30 (30mm) Diameter - DC, AC/DC Power
- Rectangular - DC Power
- ZIPport Multi-Port Junction Blocks
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Photoelectric Sensors
Newest Additions!
More M12 and M18 sensors, some with IO-Link compatibility
Photoelectric, laser, fiber optic and fork sensors allow non-contact detection of objects using red or infrared light, or lasers. Color and contrast sensors are also available.
- General purpose photoelectric sensors
- Clear object detection sensors
- Distance measuring sensors
- Discrete distance sensors
- Dark and shiny object detection sensors
- Fiber optic sensors
- Color sensors
- Contrast sensors
- Fork sensors
- Accessories
Area Sensors
Area Sensors are multi-beam, through-beam sensors used to sense wide areas. MD area sensors are available in basic and advanced versions
- Basic Area Sensors - CX0 and BX80 Series (detection height up to 320mm)
- Advanced Area Sensors - CX2 Series (detection height up to 960mm, blanking function, analog output)
- Area Sensors Accessories
Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
Ultrasonic proximity sensors are ideal for applications in which the sensed object is made of clear, transparent or varying surface color materials.
- 18mm round
- 30mm round
- Miniature, rectangular sensors for limited mounting spaces
- Ultrasonic liquid level sensors
Pressure Sensors / Pressure Switches
ProSense pressure switches and pressure sensors are designed to monitor system pressure in hydraulic and pneumatic applications and vacuum systems.
- Electronic pressure switches
- Mechanical pressure switches
- Compact pressure and vacuum transmitters
- Digital switches / transmitters with LCD display
- Pressure transmitters with ceramic or stainless steel sensing element
- Differential pressure transmitters
Pressure Gauges & Dial Thermometers
- Mechanical dial pressure gauges are available in a variety of configurations for displaying pressure readings in most pneumatic, hydraulic, HVAC, plumbing, industrial and commercial applications.
- General purpose 3" and 5" dial thermometers have bi-metallic sensing elements for reliable readings and are back mount (3" dial) or adjustable angle (5" dial) with 1/2" NPT connection.
Temperature Sensors & Transmitters
Temperature switches, sensors, transmitters, thermowells, and thermocouples provide accurate temperature monitoring and control.
- Temperature switches
- Digital temperature switches and transmitters
- Thermocouple probes and sensors
- RTD temperature probes and sensors
- Temperature Transmitters (T/C or RTD)
- Programmable Transmitters (T/C or RTD)
- Temperature transmitters with M12 quick-disconnect for fast mounting
- Thermowells and fittings
- Thermocouple wire and RTD extension wire
Level Sensors and Controllers
Newest Additions!
Rotating paddle switches
Level sensors monitor the level of liquids, pellets, powders, and other similar products in tanks and process systems. Available are:
- Float level switches
- Submersible level sensors
- Ultrasonic level senors
- Vibration fork level switches
- Capacitance level switches
- Rotating paddle level switches
- Guided wave radar level sensors
- Differential pressure level transmitters
- Level controllers
- Level sensor accessories
Flow Sensors
Flow switches, transmitters, flow meters, thermal flow sensors and vortex flow sensors monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection.
- Flow switches
- Flow transmitters
- Flow meters
- Thermal flow sensors
- Vortex flow sensors
- Variable area flow meters
Current & Voltage Sensors (AC & DC)
Performance AC and DC current sensors offer outstanding features, flexibility and durability at incredible prices.
- AC and DC current transducers
- AC current transformers
- AC current transducers - true RMS
- AC current switches - single and multi range
- AC current switches with time delay
- DC current switches
- AC current indicator
- AC and DC voltage transducers
Ground Fault Sensors
Ground fault sensors help protect people, products, and processes from damage that can be caused by ground fault conditions.
- Wide range of options
- Jumper-selectable setpoints of 5, 10, 30 mA
- Relay outputs with Auto or Manual reset
- Use on single- and three-phase systems
- Use up to 14 AWG copper wires
- Protect personnel, equipment and meet regulatory requirements
Limit Switches
Our limit switches feature the most popular actuator styles (plungers, short and adjustable levers with rollers, and steel and plastic rods) and a wide variety of cable entry options.
- Precision limit switches
- Snap-action micro switches
- Stopper limit switches
- Eaton NEMA limit switches
- Schmersal IEC limit switches
- Compact IEC limit switches
- Heavy duty metal IEC limit switches
- Double insulated (PBT) limit switches
- Pneumatic limit switches
Linear Position Sensors
Newest Additions!
Magnetostrictive linear position sensors
Linear position sensors attach to an object or piece of machinery and translate the linear position to an electrical signal proportional to the linear displacement of the object. Available linear position sensors include:
- Linear potentiometers
- Variable inductance linear transducers
- Magnetostrictive linear position transducers
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