General-purpose photoelectric sensors, in tubular or rectangular body styles, are suitable for many presence sensing applications. They use infrared or visible red light technology and are available in diffuse, diffuse with background suppression, retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles.
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Photoelectric sensors from well-known brands such as Contrinex, Eaton, Leuze, and Wenglor, as well our own AutomationDirect and ProSense brands can detect a wide variety of materials and can have extended sensing ranges, depending on the sensing technology used.
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Contrinex 4mm smooth barrel and M05 5mm threaded barrel sensors are perfect for applications requiring a small footprint.
Starting at
$75.00
(LTR-D04MA-NLK-301)
Compact 8mm tubular sensors are available in several popular sensing styles.
Starting at
$101.00
(F8R6-LN-1F)
These 12mm heavy duty metal sensors are ideal for challenging industrial environments.
Starting at
$40.50
(LTR-M12MA-PMK-101)
Cost-effective 18mm sensors are well-suited for general applications.
Starting at
$23.00
(LTR-M18PA-PMK-101)
AutomationDirect harsh-duty 18mm tubular photoelectric sensors feature an IP69K protection rating for food and beverage applications.
Starting at
$78.00
(FFR3-BN-1E)
Eaton E58 series harsh duty photoelectric sensors are built with stainless steel, PVDF, and tempered glass components that are mechanically assembled using Vitron seals to ensure resistance to chemicals and moisture intrusion. From harsh industrial solvents and high-pressure washdowns to heavy vibration and shock, these sensors are designed to withstand the toughest environments.
Starting at
$355.00
(E58-30RS18-GLP)
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Plastic rectangular photoelectric sensors offer flexible mounting options, featuring a threaded lens for flush mounting and rugged through-holes for direct mounting (select models also feature 18mm bottom threads).
from
$47.50
(GXP-AN-1E)
Wenglor OPT series plastic square photoelectric sensors provide long range and small spot diameter, simple potentiometer sensitivity adjustment, and visible red-light emission for easy targeting set-up.
Starting at
$76.00
(OPT2133)
ProSense F16 series metal rectangular photoelectric sensors are ideal for 8 and 10mm rail profile mounting, featuring a compact 8 X 8mm square cross section.
Starting at
$102.00
(F16R6-LP-1F)
ProSense RW series rectangular photoelectric sensors are ideal for limited space applications, providing reliable position detection and precisely detecting small, flat, or highly reflective objects. The compact light spot provides accurate detection over long distances.
Starting at
$44.00
(RWRT-LP-0A)
AutomationDirect QM series plastic rectangular photoelectric sensors feature a small footprint, selectable light-on/dark-on outputs, and a simple potentiometer sensitivity adjustment.
Starting at
$41.00
(QMRB-0N-0A)
AutomationDirect FM series harsh-duty rectangular photoelectric sensors have an IP69K protection rating for food and beverage applications.
Starting at
$51.00
(FMR6-0P-0A)
Contrinex C23 series standard photoelectric sensors with exceptional accuracy, reliability, and affordability are ideal for position and presence sensing in limited space applications.
Starting at
$32.00
(LTR-C23PA-PMK-603)
Eaton Enhanced 50 series photoelectric sensors offer outstanding features, flexibility, and durability at great price. Choose from a wide selection of models, all designed in a rugged, industry standard, rectangular package.
Starting at
$131.00
(1451E-6517)
AutomationDirect CX series plastic rectangular photoelectric sensors offer exceptional value and performance in a small package.
Starting at
$63.00
(CX3-AN-1A)
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