Automated, non-contact operation has become the norm for hand sanitization, and dispenser manufacturers need robust, affordable sensors to detect the presence of an individual’s hands. Dispensing soap and water traditionally requires two different sensors for accurate delivery, but modern systems use identical sensors for either application, reducing spares inventory and cutting cost. Designers require compact,…
The strong magnetic fields generated by industrial spot welders cause unprotected sensors to malfunction or fail. To prevent misalignment during assembly, a valve manufacturer requires inductive proximity sensors that withstand the exceptionally high currents needed to weld aluminum parts. Contrinex S600 Weld-Immune inductive sensors are immune to electromagnetic interference and sense targets in steel and…
When implementing condition-based monitoring in equipment with mission-critical rotating elements, maintenance engineers require large amounts of process data. Contrinex Smart Sensors monitor multiple parameters in real time, including unexpected levels of vibration, increased bearing temperature or irregular radial deflections of a shaft. These highly versatile sensors meet designers’ needs for a flexible, cost-effective solution that…
OEM equipment builders require a single source of robust sensors for integration within machines for producing N95 face masks. Material feeds must be synchronized prior to assembly and, during the process, the part-completed mask must be positioned correctly. Designers specified rugged inductive sensors with IO-Link connectivity from Contrinex, meeting the need for immediate availability while…
Bulk-handling- and pneumatic-transport-system designers use RFID technology to eliminate connection errors at manual hose-coupling stations for fluidizable materials. Coupling stations, with IO-Link-enabled read/write modules (RWMs) mounted on each outlet pipe, use manual quick-release hoses to feed materials to multiple machines. RFID tags, mounted integrally within each hose coupling and blanking cap, identify the mating parts…
Container-handling cranes in busy British seaports operate around the clock. Sensors on each hoist carriage detect its position with respect to the crane structure and prevent it travelling outside preset limits. Mechanical play in the hoist carriage allows a small amount of lateral drift as it travels along the crane structure; adequate sensing distance is…
Fault-free assembly is ensured and downtime minimized in automated facilities for high volume consumer goods assembly. Rugged inductive sensors detect the presence and position of equipment or components at each stage to ensure that parts are correctly aligned and ready for the next operation. Sensors must be accurate and responsive. In addition, an IO-Link interface…
During semi-automated heat staking of assemblies for domestic white goods, manufacturers use light curtains to preserve operator safety without compromising production throughput. The active optoelectronic protective device (AOPD), mounted directly in front of each bench-mounted heat-press, prevents the press-head from descending if it detects any intrusion in the working area, halting the operating cycle immediately.
At busy container seaports, purpose-designed container-handling vehicles operate around the clock, loading, unloading and stacking containers. Space utilization is increasingly important and correctly identifying the size of container picked for each lift is essential. Fitting vehicles with sensors that detect the container size eliminates the need for drivers to carry out identification checks, saving time…
Straddle carriers, purpose-designed container-handling vehicles, operate in highly aggressive seaport environments, necessitating frequent preventative maintenance. To measure wear in components with a high risk of premature failure, European port operators use rugged, analog-output inductive sensors. Monitoring the condition and wear rate of each component enables predictive maintenance to be undertaken only when necessary, maximizing vehicle…