SICK Fork Sensor Photoelectric Sensor, Fork Sensor, 40 mm Detection Range

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RS Stock No.:
267-2242
Mfr. Part No.:
WFE-030040B137
Brand:
SICK
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Brand

SICK

Sensor Style

Fork

Detection Type

Fork Sensor

Detection Range

40 mm

Output Type

PNP/NPN

Electrical Connection

Cable

Switching Mode

Light / Dark switching

Maximum DC Voltage

30V

Terminal Type

Cable 5 Meter

Light Source

LED

IP Rating

IP67

Maximum Current

100 mA

Response Time

100 μs

Housing Material

ABS, Coated Carbon Steel, Plastic

Minimum Operating Temperature

-20°C

Series

WFE

Maximum Operating Temperature

+60°C

Mounting Type

Panel Mount

Standards Met

CE, cULus Listed, EAC

COO (Country of Origin):
MY

Overview


The WFE is a rugged fork sensor that is simple and easy to mount. Thanks to its reliability and accurate detection, it is suitable for a large number of applications. The WFE can precisely detect objects up to a size of 0.5 mm with a high switching frequency of 5 kHz. The sensitivity adjustment, a push-pull output, and the ability to select between light and dark switching make it flexible and convenient to use.

The WFE is enclosed in a rugged hybrid housing (IP67) made from ABS plastic with a carbon steel frame and performs reliably even in harsh environments. 5 different fork widths and several different types of connector are available. The WFE is therefore well and truly an all-in-one fork sensor solution.

At a glance


Sender and receiver in a single housing
5 different fork widths from 30 mm to max. 180 mm
High switching frequency of 5 kHz
Minimum detectable object (MDO) of 0.5 mm
Durable hybrid housing made from ABS with carbon steel frame
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark switching
Push-pull output Sender and receiver in a single housing
5 different fork widths from 30 mm to max. 180 mm
High switching frequency of 5 kHz
Minimum detectable object (MDO) of 0.5 mm
Durable hybrid housing made from ABS with carbon steel frame
Sensitivity adjustment
Light/dark switching
Push-pull output

Your Benefit


Very rugged and durable ABS housing with carbon steel frame and IP67 enclosure rating
Quick and easy mounting since the sender and receiver are pre-aligned within the same housing
Large selection of fork widths for different application requirements
Practical and versatile thanks to an intuitive sensitivity adjustment, push-pull output, and light/dark switching
High switching frequency and fine resolution guarantees reliable detection even at high speeds

Applications


Packaging – bottles, boxes or web edge guiding
Machine tools – mechanical parts, gears, metal parts, screws
Electronics
Logistics – positioning of conveying equipment, gears
Automotive – positioning of automotive parts, conveying equipment
Pharmaceutical – detection of syringes, medical parts

Note


Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.

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