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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
Category Selection
- Incremental and Absolute Encoders
- Inductive Proximity Sensors
- Magnetic Proximity Sensors
- Capacitive Proximity Sensors
- Photoelectric Sensors
- Area Sensors
- Laser Sensors
- Fiber Optic Sensors
- Color Sensors
- Contrast Sensors
- Fork Sensors
- Ultrasonic Proximity Sensors
- Pressure Sensors / Pressure Switches
- Pressure Gauges & Dial Thermometers
- Temperature Sensors & Transmitters
- Level Sensors - Ultrasonic & Float
- Flow Sensors
- Current & Voltage Sensors (AC & DC)
- Ground Fault Sensors
- Limit Switches
- Linear Potentiometers
- Inductive Linear Transducers
Industrial Sensors, Switches, Encoders, Gauges and Thermometers at Discount Prices!
Free tech support and a 30-day money-back guarantee
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
- 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
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.
- 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
- Field Wireable Connectors and T-Couplers
- Accessories
Photoelectric Sensors
Photoelectric sensors and photo eyes allow non-contact detection of objects using red or infrared guided light. New IP69K sensors are rated for harsh duty (food grade/ washdown) applications.
- High Performance AC/DC
- Light Screens
- DC rectangular
- 5mm round - stainless
- 8mm, 12mm, 18mm round - metal
- 18mm round - IP69K
- 18mm round and cube - non-metal
- 18mm AC powered
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
Laser Sensors
Laser sensors are available in diffuse, background suppression and retroreflective styles for object sensing, or with CMOS or transit time technologies for accurate distance measuring.
- Laser distance sensors - OPT series
- Diffuse DC FAL4 series
- Polarized retroreflective FALN series
- Through-beam FALH & FALD series
- Cables and accessories
Fiber Optic Sensors
Supreme noise protection and small sizes for tough applications. 18mm round and DIN-rail amplifiers. 4mm, 6mm and 7mm fiber heads available. 2.2mm cuttable plastic fibers.
- OPT Series single and multi-fiber units
- 18mm round amplifiers
- DIN-rail amplifiers
- Cuttable plastic fibers
- Metal covered glass fibers
- Cables & accessories
Color Sensors
Wenglor Color Sensors reliably select colored objects in automated high-speed processes based on previously defined reference colors.
- 3 Color Sensor
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12 Color Fiber-Optic Amplifier Sensor
multispectral sensor with 12 switching outputs -
Color Sensors Fiber Optic Cables
for installation in tight spaces
Contrast Sensors
Contrast sensors determine contrast using RGB light emission to detect the difference in the reflected light between mark and background.
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Wenglor sensors - white light emission
12 - 40mm sensing distance -
DataLogic S8 series - RGB emission
6 - 12mm sensing distance -
DataLogic TL46 series - RGB emission
6 - 12mm sensing distance
Fork Sensors
Fork sensors (also called slot sensors or "U" sensors) offer advantages over standard through-beam sensors including identical mechanical / optical axis, operational reliability and repeatability with transmitter and receiver built into the same housing.
- Red light PSUR series
- Laser PSUL series
- Laser clear (transparent) object PSTL series
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
- ProSense 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
ProSense 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 - Ultrasonic & Float
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Flowline® Ultrasonic Level Sensors / Switches
Replace float, conductance and pressure sensors in small, medium and large capacity tanks. -
Flowline® Level Sensors (Contact)
Ultrasonic, vibration point, capacitance, buoyancy contact level sensors. -
ProSense® Float Level Switches
Provide a low-cost general purpose solution for single point monitoring of liquid levels. -
ProSense® Submersible Level Sensors
SLT series submersible level sensors provide continuous liquid level measurement by sensing hydrostatic pressure.
Flow Sensors
ProSense FSD series flow switches, FSA series flow transmitters, FMM series flow meters, FTS series thermal flow sensors and VFS series vortex flow sensors monitor liquid media and provide reliable flow detection for various flow applications.
- Flow Switches
- Flow Transmitters
- Flow Meters
- Thermal Flow Sensors
- Vortex Flow Sensors
- Variable Area Flow Meters
Current & Voltage Sensors (AC & DC)
The AcuAMP family of high performance AC and DC current sensors offers 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
AcuAMP 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
- Stopper limit switches
- Eaton NEMA limit switches
- Compact limit switches
- Heavy duty IEC limit switches
- Double insulated (PBT) limit switches
- Miniature double insulated (PBT) limit switches
- Pneumatic limit switches
Linear Potentiometers ... New!
Linear potentiometers use resistance between the wiper terminal and end terminals to provide a distance measurement.
- 32 x 33mm Slide Housing
- Heavy Duty Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- Rodless Slide
- Spring Loaded with Ball Tip
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Flange
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 12.7mm (1/2in) Cylinder with Brackets
- 19mm (3/4in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- Linear Potentiometer Accessories
Inductive Linear Transducers ... New!
Linear Variable Inductance Transducers LVITs are contactless devices with no friction issues or moving parts that can wear out. LVITs exhibit outstanding repeatability, with resolution limited only by the electronics used with them. All of these transducers have a single output of 0-10V or 4-20mA (depending on model).
- Heavy Duty Spring Loaded w/ Ball Tip
- Spring Loaded with Ball Tip
- 19mm (0.75in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 27mm (1.05in) Cylinder with Rod Eyes
- 27mm (1.05in) Cylinder - Longer Stroke
- Inductive Linear Transducer Accessories
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