SICK Fork Sensor Photoelectric Sensor, Fork Sensor, 180 mm Detection Range

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RS Stock No.:
285-9093
Mfr. Part No.:
WFE-180120B337
Brand:
SICK
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Brand

SICK

Sensor Style

Fork

Detection Type

Fork Sensor

Detection Range

180 mm

Output Type

PNP/NPN

Electrical Connection

M8 Connector

Switching Mode

Light / Dark switching

Maximum DC Voltage

30V

Terminal Type

M8 Connector

Light Source

LED

IP Rating

IP67

Maximum Current

100 mA

Response Time

100 μs

Maximum Operating Temperature

+60°C

Series

WFE

Minimum Operating Temperature

-20°C

Housing Material

Plastic

Standards Met

CE

Thread Size

M8

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 freque

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 we

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

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
Pract

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

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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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