For any application-oriented sensor solution, a suitable fibre-optic cable must be chosen. At SICK, the broad range of fibre-optic cables made from plastic and glass fibres permits optimal automation solutions. This applies in particular to tasks for which the fibre-optic cable requires application-specific adaption, where flexible cable installation is crucial, where high temperatures prevail, or a particular material compatibility is important. While the fibres of plastic fibre-optic cables are characterized, among other things, by the smallest of bend radii and maximum flexibility, and can also be shortened to any length, the glass fibre-optic cables are more chemically resistant and suitable for a higher temperature range.

Very large selection of plastic and glass fibre-optic cables.
Fibre-optic cables resistant to chemicals and high temperature
Threaded and smooth sleeves, bands of light (array), 90° reflection versions available
Focused optics
Proximity and through-beam versions available
Plastic , protective metal or Teflon sheathing available

Very large selection of fibre-optic cables with plastic and glass fibres, giving users more application flexibility
Resistant to damage caused by mechanical and chemical stress, as well as high temperatures
Standard and customer-specific types
Simple installation saves time
For detection of objects, surfaces, leading edges, and fluid levels

Detecting printed circuit boards
Detecting parts in the gripper and the injection moulding tool
Monitoring the gripper position
Automated discharge of defective parts from the singulation conveyor
Checking presence in the insertion grippers and injection moulding tool
Safe detection in tight spaces, without interference
Quality and position monitoring on conveyor belts
Quick and accurate wafer detection
Detecting leaks in chemical containers
Detection and positioning solutions in wire bond machines
Reliable detection of semiconductor chips presence on trays
Double layer detection of solar wafers in wafer production
Protrusion monitoring in the pick-up position of solar cells
Identification of cells

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