A utility vehicle is lifted onto the line using pulleys and clamps. Its metal chassis is clamped into the lift at the reception point. Inductive sensors with long operating distances are used to identify what kind of chassis it is. As expected with large metal parts, there are heavy impacts and mechanical shocks to the sensor. Therefore, the sensor has to be quite rugged in order to “take a beating.” With all-metal, stainless steel housing– including the sensing face– this new generation of sensors can handle the stresses of its job better than conventional sensors.

Sure, they could do the work the old-fashioned way– hiring a person to check vehicles to visually inspect each part. Sensors can accomplish the same screening with greater speed and efficiency, and less chance for error.

In the case of identifying utility vehicles by their chassis, the inductive sensors are able to detect the presence or absence of a metal part that identifies the particular chassis. If and when the wrong chassis is found in a certain stack an alarm occurs to notify the operator. This is a convenient way of using technology in order to streamline and quicken industrial, automotive, and/or manufacturing processes.

If you would like to discuss your particular inductive sensor needs, please do not hesitate to contact Locon Sensor Systems today.

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When machinery is operating, you want it to work flawlessly so you don’t have any downtime, mistakes, or problems. Inductive proximity sensors help to ensure a tool-press is completely closed before molding tools are changed. The sensors monitor the machinery at all times, conveying the targets are positioned as intended.

Automated hydraulic presses, used in a variety of industries, include rams that hold the upper tool half in position as they press down on the lower half. Changing tools typically involves the upper tool half detaching from the ram, then putting it into the lower half, with the pair sliding out of the press. The pair needs to be perfectly aligned to avoid damage or downtime.

Locon Sensor Systems sells inductive proximity sensors which can be mounted on your tool press housing in order to accurately release the upper tool half when the tool is both fully and correctly closed.

Inductive sensors are able to function reliably in a wide range of conditions and environments.  Locon Sensor Systems has several sensors available for different conditions, including basic models, mini sensors and sensors for extreme environments. With a team of engineers able to customize your sensor to the unique needs of your business, contact Locon Sensor Systems at 800-356-2661 to discuss your specific requirements.

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When cylinder heads get transferred to another line for mounting on an auto engine, the workpiece gets lifted from one carrier to another– inductive sensors fitted on the roller conveyor do the job of checking the position of the workpiece carrier, making sure everything’s in order.

Sensors are used to detect the arrival of a workpiece carrier. When it arrives, the sensor tells the conveyor to stop. A robot then lifts and transfers the workpiece to an adjacent line. The sensor then figures out that the cylinder head has been successfully removed from the workpiece carrier, so it can tell the conveyor to start up again and return the empty carrier to the workpiece loading station. Without inductive sensors, the elaborate process of factory work would be a lot slower and less efficient.

Locon Sensor Systems sells top quality inductive sensors for use in different industries. Best of all, Locon’s team of engineers can customize sensors to meet the unique needs of your particular application.

Avoid product waste. Get reliable and extremely robust inductive sensors from Locon Sensor Systems. They’ll help prevent damage to your equipment (which would result in downtime) and help give you and your company efficient, automatic manipulation of large assembled parts.

Locon Sensor Systems is a proud American company located in Perrysburg, Ohio. Call 800-356-2661 to discuss your inductive sensor needs today.

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Inductive proximity sensors are used for non-contact detection of metallic targets– they generate an electromagnetic field, which is then weakened and slowed down by a metal target.

Because Locon’s inductive proximity sensors are vacuum-encapsulated electronics with metal housings, they’re protected against elements that may inhibit performance, such as shock, vibration, dust, dirt and moisture. Indeed, inductive proximity sensors ignore water, as well as oil and non-metallic particles, making them ideal for practical, industrial applications. Companies often buy Locon’s short-circuit resistant inductive proximity sensors for use as industrial limit switches, position switches, and counting devices.

Other applications for inductive proximity sensors include use on forklift trucks, monitoring component position within hydraulic machines, and for industries that mold plastic parts. These are just a few of the many examples of how inductive proximity sensors can be used.

As well, please keep in mind that Locon Sensor Systems designs and manufactures custom inductive proximity sensors that are tailored to suit the individual needs and specifications of a particular client.

For more information, please visit the Inductive Proximity Sensor page.

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So how will the rest of the world find out? Well, we are pleased to share the news that Contrinex is a finalist for the Innovation Prize of 2014, awarded by the Canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.

Contrinex was nominated due to their groundbreaking work in trying to find the perfect sensor to detect transparent objects. This technology will be useful to a range of industries whose operations are dependent on the efficiency of their plants, such as pharmaceutical, food processing and packing plants. Although there have been sensors put to market that try to perform this tall task, none have been able to perfect the process to this degree.

Contrinex takes this process to the next level through an innovative new idea. According to their site, their approach “combines the latest UV LEDs with high tech polarization and reflector materials in a solution that is much more reliable than existing techniques. Whatever the production cycle, no fine adjustment of sensing thresholds is required and splashes of liquid on the sensing face present no problem. This is because, when the emitter is a UV LED, the variation in light intensity in the presence of a transparent object will be greater than 80 %, even for clear glass, PET or PE objects.”

We’re anxiously awaiting to see if they win the Innovation Prize of 2014. Keep in mind, the winner will be announced on November 19^th.

If you have any questions about Contrinex sensors, or if you would like more information about how Locon Sensor Systems can take their products and customize it to your specifications, please contact us today.

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The best part about the miniature inductive sensors from Contrinex is that they’re the perfect sizes for limited spaces, like robotic position sensing, micro-mechanism controls, and tool selection.

Suitable for use in industrial brakes and tool spindles, the MiniMini M4 measures just 12mm long, which is about 10mm shorter than original sensors. The threaded MiniMini M4 fits in limited spaces perfectly, still boasting an impressive operating distance.

MiniMini M4 inductive Sensors Are:

• Extremely accurate
• Available plain or threaded
• Affordable
• Durable and reliable
• Lightweight
• Smallest self-contained miniature inductive sensors on the market
• Available in sizes from ø3 to ø4 mm and 5 x 5 mm
• Able to sense up to 2.5mm

Functions

The MiniMini M4 comes equipped with an IO-Link, switching functions between NC and NO mode.

Available in Two Versions

The MiniMini Threaded M4 inductive sensors are available in two standard versions: The DW-AD-623-M4-960 with cable connection and the DW-AV-623-M4-966.

Popular Sensor Uses

Many modern operating plants and machining centers improve productivity by performing many operations in one place. This means they’ll need to employ separate tools for each individual task. Changing the tools yourself would cost time and defeat the purpose of multi-tasking. Automatic tool-changes dramatically increase productivity.

These machines, and many others like them, call for small inductive sensors. The MiniMini M4 sensors are ideal for any machine with limited operating space.

Regardless of your sensor needs, Locon Sensor Systems, Inc. can provide you with a solution for your application.  Keep in mind, we often make custom sensor solutions for our clients, and we can do the same for your business.  For more information, please contact us.

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