Inductive Tube Sensors detect parts as small as M3x5 screw.

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Inductive tube sensors offer pulse extension of 150 ms that promotes reliable detection of fast moving small metal parts, such as screws and rivets, in automated assembly applications. With design that facilitates installation, sensors attach to infeed tube, have 16 mm switching distance, and offer centerline spacing for side-by-side mounting. Maximum object speed is 20 m/sec.



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Balluff Offers New Inductive Tube Sensors for Detecting Small Parts



Florence, KY: Balluff's inductive tube sensors are ideal for detecting fast moving small metal parts such as screws and rivets in automated assembly applications. They are easy to install and offer the complete reliability of inductive sensor technology.

Features of Balluff inductive tube sensors:
  • Fast and easy to install
  • Reliable detection of fast-moving parts
  • Simple attachment to infeed tube
  • Pulse extension of 150 ms results in reliable detection of fast-moving parts
  • Object speed max. 20 m/s
  • Minimum object size M3x5 screw
  • 16mm switching distance
  • Centerline spacing for side-by-side mounting

    See Balluff's complete line of inductive sensors at http://www.balluff.com/inductives

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    About Balluff:
    Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH, Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, photoelectric, vision, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers, RFID systems, and networking products. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences for industries including: metalworking, automotive, plastics, material handling, wood processing, aerospace, alternative energy, medical, electrical, and electronics.

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