Non-Contact Sensors detect presence of metal objects.
Press Release Summary:
GlobalProx tubular style sensors are offered in 2-wire and 3-wire dc models, in sizes M8, M12, M18, and M30, with quick-disconnect or cable-out. Three-wire models come in standard or extended sensing ranges, with medium-length housing and 360°-visible LED. Two-wire models offer extended range in short housing, also with 360° LED. All are protected against short circuit and polarity reversal. M12 through M30 sizes are sealed to IP68 rating.
Original Press Release:
Prox Sensors Simplified: New GlobalProx Line Right for 2 out of 3 Applications
Lifetime guaranteed, with standard and extended sensing ranges available
FLORENCE, KY (March 2005) - Odds are almost any user can select the right sensor from Balluff's new GlobalProx Switch Line, which the manufacturer says should be fine for two-thirds of all general purpose applications. Designed to address industry's need for global standardization and "in stock" availability, the tubular style sensors are offered in 2-wire and 3-wire DC, in sizes M8, M12, M18 and M30, with quick-disconnect or cable-out. They are ideal for non-contact presence sensing of metal objects in virtually any industry application for positioning, automation, control, or process monitoring.
Three-wire DC models are available in standard or extended sensing ranges, with a medium-length housing and 360-degree-visible LED. Two-wire DC models all offer extended range in a short housing, also with the 360-LED.
All sensors in the GlobalProx line are designed for rugged service, with a lifetime guarantee and protection against short circuit and polarity reversal. M12 through M30 sizes are sealed to an IP68 rating. A smear-proof part number is laser-etched on the active surface to ensure easy replacement.
Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH & Co., Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide variety of inductive, optical, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers and ID systems. Balluff products are used to control, regulate, automate, position and monitor manufacturing and packaging sequences for a number of industries, including metalworking, automotive, plastics, aerospace, chemicals and pharmaceuticals, electrical and electronics.
Mr. Tom Draper
Marketing Programs Manager
Balluff Inc.
8125 Holton Drive
Florence, KY 41042
In Canada only, contact Norman J. Clarke, VP & Gen. Mgr., Balluff Canada, 2840 Argentia Road, Unit # 2, Mississauga, ON L5N 8G4, Phone 1-800-927-9654 or Tel: 905-816-1494, 905-816-1411, E-mail: balluff.canada@balluff.ca
In Mexico only, contact Cesar Legarreta, Director General, Balluff de Mexico S.A. de C.V., Ave. Meson del Prado #292, Fracc. Juriquilla, Queretaro, Qro. 76230, Phone (52) (442) 234-1587, Fax (52) (442) 234-1586, e-mail: cesar.legarreta@balluff.com.
