ifm electronic - Photoelectric sensors
- Safe and non-contact detection of the exact position of objects.
- Much higher sensing zone compared to proximity switches.
- Application sensors available for special application areas.
- Wide range of system components for easy and safe mountings.
- Excellent price / performance ratio.
Overview ifm photoelectric sensors
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Infrared / Red light sensors
Photoelectric sensors are used where safe and non-contact detection of the exact position of objects is required. The material of the objects to be detected is of no importance. Compared to proximity switches photoelectric sensors have a much higher sensing zone.
Laser sensors
Laser systems are used where detection of small objects or precise positioning is required.
Due to the small angle of divergence long ranges of up to 60 metres can be achieved.
Fibre optics and amplifiers
Fibre optics are used where mounting space for photoelectric standard sensors is confined. Advantages of these systems: The evaluation electronics and the optoelectronic components are located separately from the sensing surface of the system.
Fibre optic sensing heads can therefore be mounted in places where access is difficult.
Systems for specific application
Special tasks require special solutions. In addition to the standard photoelectric sensors and fibre optic systems ifm electronic offers special sensors for certain applications.
ifm electronic
ifm electronic gmbh is one of the leading manufacturers of automation technology world-wide. More than 3,000 employees in more than 70 countries develop solutions for 80,000 customers in the manufacturing industries. By optimising technical processes in the automotive, chemical and cosmetics industries or in environmental technology and automation of buildings ifm electronic has consistently set new standards and thus ensures tomorrow's production processes.
The family-run company with headquarters in Essen started with the invention of inductive proximity sensors in 1969. The German production in Tettnang on Lake Constance has ensured brand quality right from the start. Today "efector" stands for position and fluid sensors, object recognition, diagnostic and identification systems. The brand "ecomat" is synonymous with networking and control systems. In 2007 ifm made a turnover of more than € 410 million with above-average product quality, exceptional innovations and consistent close contact to the customer.
