Sick Fork Sensor Photoelectric Sensor, Fork Sensor, 180 mm Detection Range

The WFE is a rugged fork sensor that is simple and easy to mount. Thanks to its reliability and accurate detection, it is suitable for a large number of applications. The WFE can precisely detect objects up to a size of 0.5 mm with a high switching freque

The WFE is enclosed in a rugged hybrid housing (IP67) made from ABS plastic with a carbon steel frame and performs reliably even in harsh environments. 5 different fork widths and several different types of connector are available. The WFE is therefore we

Sender and receiver in a single housing
5 different fork widths from 30 mm to max. 180 mm
High switching frequency of 5 kHz
Minimum detectable object (MDO) of 0.5 mm
Durable hybrid housing made from ABS with carbon steel frame
Sensitivity adjustment
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Very rugged and durable ABS housing with carbon steel frame and IP67 enclosure rating
Quick and easy mounting since the sender and receiver are pre-aligned within the same housing
Large selection of fork widths for different application requirements
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Packaging – bottles, boxes or web edge guiding
Machine tools – mechanical parts, gears, metal parts, screws
Electronics
Logistics – positioning of conveying equipment, gears
Automotive – positioning of automotive parts, conveying equipment
Pharmaceutical