Take the C23 Full Inox inductive sensors from our long-time distribution partner Contrinex, for example.

By virtue of their corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction and long operating distance, these inductive sensors are ideal for a wide variety of automated assembly applications, including food-safe settings. C23 inductive sensors are small enough to fit in tight spaces, but robust enough to withstand exposure to harsh chemicals. They can also be easily integrated into plant-wide control systems thanks to their digital IO-Link interface, which allows them to communicate wirelessly without the need for additional cabling.

Interested in learning more about how these or any of the other sensors we offer at Locon can make your operation more efficient and reliable? We can work with you to design a custom sensor solution that is ideally suited to meet the needs of your business. We can also help you find effective replacement options for your existing sensor systems as well. To get started, feel free to contact us online or give us a call at our toll-free number today!

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This second consideration calls for a special kind of inductive sensor that can effectively detect metal objects without triggering false signals due to interference from abrasion debris. For this type of specialized application, we recommend the chip-immune series of inductive sensors from our distribution partner Contrinex.

The chip-immune series of sensors employs a modified version of the proprietary Condet® technology, which measures the inductive voltage returned from pulsed currents in the coil to generate useful signals. This allows the sensors to detect metal objects without being disrupted by chips of iron, stainless steel, aluminum, brass, copper or titanium. The modified Condet® method is so effective that it eliminates the need to regularly spray water on the sensors to remove stray metal chips. The chip-immune inductive sensors also offer a wide operating temperature range from -13°F to +185°F (-25°C to +85°C).

Interested in learning more about these inductive sensors or any of the other custom sensor solutions we offer at Locon? Feel free to give us a call or contact us online today to speak with a representative!

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In addition to its extended sensing distance, Contrinex’s new inductive proximity sensor offers a number of other attractive benefits as well.

First and foremost, these sensors offer IO-Link connectivity at no extra cost to consumers. This industry-standard connection allows the sensors to be easily integrated into plant-wide control systems that manage and maintain all the sensing equipment in a manufacturing or packaging operation. IO-Link connectivity makes these sensors particularly well-suited for businesses in the textile and automotive industries.

In addition to their applications in industrial settings, extended-range M30 inductive sensors are also popular options for elevators and escalators. Thanks to their nickel-plated brass housings and vacuum-sealed electronics, these sensors can operate reliably even in harsh, high-traffic environments.

If the extended-range M30 inductive sensors from Contrinex aren’t quite what you’re looking for, we offer a variety of affordable, effective alternatives. We can even work with you to design a custom sensor solution to accommodate the unique demands of your business. From high-temperature inductive sensors to miniature capacitive options, you can find a diverse selection of sensor products right here at Locon. Just give us a call or contact us online today to speak with a representative!

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The C23 photoelectric sensors with IO-Link and Ecolab certification are ideal for food-safe operations.

These photoelectric sensors feature a robust miniature plastic housing and water resistance rating of IP67. This allows them operate reliably in demanding washdown environments without regular intervention from technicians. Thanks to their IO-Link connectivity, they can also be easily integrated into a plant-wide control system. Their sensitivity can even be adjusted remotely with no manual intervention, thereby eliminating the need for re-sterilization between product batches. Perhaps most importantly, the C23’s food safety compliance is guaranteed by its industry-recognized Ecolab certification.

If you’re looking for a dependable food-safe sensing solution, Contrinex’s C23 photoelectric sensors are a great place to start. At Locon, we offer a diverse selection of sensor options for businesses in a wide variety of industries. If you need help developing a custom sensor system for your operation, our talented team of engineers would be happy to help. We can work with you to create an effective sensing solution that meets your needs and specifications. Give us a call or contact us online today to get started.

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When a container is lifted onto one of these trucks, the operator must first manually position the lifting hook so that it can be attached to the container. Then, the semi-automated hydraulic system engages the telescopic lifting arm and begins the lifting sequence. If this lifting arm is already partially extended, however, the lifting sequence can overload the arm and cause damage to the hooklift apparatus.

That’s why hooklift trucks are typically equipped with sensors that can detect the position of the lifting arm, and prevent the lifting sequence from engaging if the arm is extended.

These sensors must not only be highly accurate and reliable, but also durable and able to withstand exposure to outdoor environments. Thanks to their hermetically-sealed design and rugged stainless-steel construction, the Full Inox inductive sensors from Contrinex are perfect for this type of application. Locon Sensor Systems, Inc. has been a proud authorized distributor of Contrinex products for more than 20 years.

As part of Contrinex’s “Extreme” line of sensing equipment, the Full Inox inductive sensors are designed specifically for harsh operating environments. Their corrosion-resistant housing allows them to function reliably even when exposed to ice, rock salt and other contaminates that might accumulate on the components of a hooklift truck. They are also very precise, so they can accurately and reliably detect the position of a hydraulic lifting arm.

Hydraulic hooklift systems are complex and expensive to repair. By eliminating the chance of human error doing damage to the telescopic lifting arm, these Full Inox inductive sensors constitute a great, cost-effective investment in the future of your equipment. To learn more about these or any of the other products we offer at Locon, contact us online or give us a call at our toll-free number today.

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Recently, our long-time distribution partner Contrinex released a new line of non-contact infrared light grids that are ideal for quickly and accurately detecting large volumes of small objects in fast-paced manufacturing environments. With a broad sensing range and easy plug-and-play operation, these sensors ensure that small objects are properly counted and sorted through each phase of an automated process. Thanks to their use of infrared light, these sensors are also immune to interference from ambient light in bright factories and packaging plants.

If these sensors from Contrinex aren’t quite what you’re looking for, we also offer our own line of photoelectric sensing solutions that are well-suited to small object detection as well. These sensors come in a wide variety of configurations that can be easily adapted into the existing infrastructure of your operation. From high-temperature tolerant sensors to miniature options, our photoelectric sensors can be integrated into just about any automated production process you can think of.

To learn more about these or any of the other sensor products we offer at Locon, contact us online or give us a call at our toll-free number today to speak with a representative.

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To prevent costly capping errors and ensure reliable quality control, we recommend our Locon line of LCC-M30 capacitive sensors or the CSK-1301 line of capacitive sensors from Contrinex. At Locon, besides producing our own brand of sensors and accessories, we’ve also been a proud distributer of Contrinex products for decades. Thanks to their industrial-grade nickel-plated brass housing, these sensors can easily withstand the wear and tear associated with regular cleaning tasks in bottling plants.They can also be easily adjusted to accommodate the unique dimensions of different blotting lines.

By installing a single sensing unit over the bottling conveyor, these capacitive sensors can quickly and reliably detect missing bottle caps based on changes in permittivity.

The sensor can be adjusted to recognize a pre-set value that is indicative of a properly-capped bottle, and recognize missing caps when passing bottles deviate from that value. As soon as a capless bottle is detected, it is removed from the line before moving on to the next phase of packaging. The sensors can also be used to count individual bottles, thereby ensuring they are sorted into the appropriate quantities for packaging.

Want to learn about these capacitive sensors, or any of the other sensing solutions we offer at Locon? Contact us online or give us a call today at our toll-free number to speak with a representative.

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Let’s start by looking at the washdown inductive sensors from Contrinex.

These sensors were originally designed to be used in dairy product processing, but they can be used in many other operations where metal-based components are regularly exposed to liquids as well. In the context of dairy processing, these sensors monitor control valves to prevent cross-contamination between cleaning products and raw milk. They can be easily integrated into a plant-wide control system to provide real-time feedback and ensure food safety standards are upheld throughout the processing and cleaning procedures.

Not in the market for inductive sensors? We also offer our own line of rugged photoelectric sensors.

When we say these heavy-duty sensors are for universal use, we’re not kidding. They perform consistently in environments containing moisture and dirt, and operate effectively in a wide range of temperatures when paired with one of our fiber optic cables. Photoelectric sensors are also capable of detecting transparent objects that other types of sensors might fail to recognize. This makes them great options for a variety of food processing, bottling and agricultural applications.

Want to learn more about these or any of the other sensor products we offer at Locon? Contact us online or give us a call at our toll-free number to speak with a representative!

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But did you know that in addition to these products, we also carry a line of safety light curtains from Contrinex?

Rather than using sensors to manage and maintain automated processes, safety light curtains act as access control barriers, using sensors to protect personnel and machinery from harm. By using safety light curtains in conjunction with pieces of heavy machinery, plant operators can prevent technicians from accidentally putting fingers, hands or other extremities in harm’s way.

These “curtains” consist of two sensor arrays that are placed facing one another. When a hand, finger or other object passes between the two arrays, an optical signal is interrupted and the sensor is tripped. The curtains can be integrated with different pieces of equipment so that they automatically stop operating when the sensor is triggered.

By virtue of their slim form factor, safety light curtains can be installed in areas as small as 26 x 26 mm. The height of the protective field can also be as low as 161 mm, or as high as 1610 mm. You can also install several different safety light curtain units in tandem with one another to protect machinery from a number of different angles and directions.

They are versatile, simple to install, and extremely effective at preventing dangerous accidents. You can learn more about all of the safety products from Contrinex here, or contact us today to speak with a representative at Locon.

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