Locon Sensors manufactures its own line of capacitive product, is an authorized distributor for Contrinex, Inc. and sells Balluff product as well. According to Balluff, capacitive sensors are a great option for use in industrial environments where external factors could cause a target to be missed if using other sensing technologies, such as situations where dust, reflectivity or color could influence the reading. All the capacitive sensors Locon Sensors supplies are securely housed and protected, making them resilient against debris or liquid contact.

A common use for these sensors is found in bottling operations, where the sensors are tasked with verifying bottle content presence or that the bottle has been properly fitted with a cap. Contrinex notes a particular application wherein bottles pass through a gate with the capacitive sensor mounted overhead. The sensor is adjusted to detect the presence of the bottle cap. If the sensor detects a change in permittivity from the preset expectation, the bottle is rejected and removed from the line – thereby providing quality control in a large, standardized operation. Additionally, this same sensor can be utilized to count the containers that go through the sensor, which can be useful for packaging and sorting processes further down the line.

No matter your specific need, a wide variety of miniature, high-temperature, cylindrical and analog capacitive sensors exist for any application. Locon’s expert team can also help design custom sensor solutions as well, in case you need something a bit different from the “on the shelf” selection. Give Locon a call today for all your sensor needs!

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Locon Sensor Systems designs and distributes sensors that are uniquely built to endure harsh environmental conditions.  Our sensors can thrive in a wide range “harsh conditions,’’ including when temperatures rise all the way to 250 ⁰ Celsius. As such, we help our clients keep their mechanical systems running on point, since our sensors are built to withstand the heat, and will not break down as the environment becomes more and more distressed.

By having a dependable sensor system in place, business owners will not have to worry about their mechanical applications experiencing hiccups, which means downtime so maintenance can be performed. As the old adage goes, time is money and the more dependable and consistent your applications are, the more profitable it will be for your company.

Our high temperature sensors are fabricated with stainless steel housings that are durable, and they have sensing distances up to 50mm. Most often, these sensors are invaluable to businesses that use mechanical applications, including manufacturing plants.

If your mechanical application has distinct requirements, the engineers at Locon Sensor Systems will design and build a custom-sensor solution that suits your needs. For information about the benefits of our sensor systems, please contact us today.

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We supply quality high temperature capacitives for use in a variety of industries. Typically manufactured in M18 or M30mm housing sizes, high temperature capacitives provide users with a range of benefits.

For starters, they are manufactured in durable materials, using either stainless steel or PTFE. They function reliably in a wide variance of temperatures and environments, from -180C to +250C, and they have a sensing range of 1mm to 20mm.

The units can be used as fill level detectors in liquids and bulk goods, or as distance sensors for testing block materials in hot surroundings. Conveniently, the sensing distance can be increased or reduced through an external amplifier. Units offer either flush or non-flush mountings.

As previously mentioned, we welcome the opportunity to manufacture a custom high temperature capacitive that is tailored for your specific application. Anytime you need a capacitive sensor that can withstand high temperatures, remember to trust in the experts at Locon Sensor Systems!

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