Balluff - Applications

Confirming Fluid Presence in Microplates

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 18:10:05 GMT

Confirming Fluid Presence in Microplates

An easy, cost-effective way to confirm the presence of fluid in microplate wells by integrating Balluff Sharpshooter vision sensors.

Reduce Installation Time and Cost for End-of-Stroke Sensors

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:11:11 GMT

Reduce Installation Time and Cost for End-of-Stroke Sensors

One V-Twin® cylinder sensor detects both fully extended and fully retracted positions with a single cable.

Water Flow Management and Fish Passage

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:05:48 GMT

Water Flow Management and Fish Passage

Reliably automate and remotely monitor the flow of water for a fish passage.

IV Bag Error Proofing

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 08:17:00 GMT

IV Bag Error Proofing

Multiple inspections on IV bags for quality control using Sharpshooter vision sensor.

Robotics Automation

Tue, 25 May 2010 19:59:33 GMT

Robotics Automation

Reliably monitor the x-y position in a pick-and-place application.

EtherNet/IP™ I/O Block Network Address Setup

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 17:02:49 GMT

EtherNet/IP™ I/O Block Network Address Setup

Two quick and easy ways to set the network addresses of EtherNet/IP I/O blocks.

Flight Simulator

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:56:01 GMT

Flight Simulator

Reliable, closed-loop control over linear positioning.

Level Monitoring in Medical Equipment and Lab Automation

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:32:56 GMT

Level Monitoring in Medical Equipment and Lab Automation

Use a proven, reliable sensing technology that is repeatable for liquid level monitoring.

Liquid Level Detection in Sample Preparation Instruments

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:16:47 GMT

Liquid Level Detection in Sample Preparation Instruments

Reliable liquid level feedback, preventing cross contamination of liquids and automatic adjustment of varying liquid compositions.

Standardized, Metal-Mount RFID System

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:50:24 GMT

Standardized, Metal-Mount RFID System

Balluff's new RFID system can be mounted on metal and uses the standardized ISO 15693 protocol.

Integrate Sharpshooter® Vision Sensors on Industrial Networks

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 19:33:12 GMT

Integrate Sharpshooter® Vision Sensors on Industrial Networks

Easily utilize the trigger/job select inputs, as well as the external lighting/logic outputs on an industrial network.

Presence Detection of Glass Vials

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 16:32:58 GMT

Presence Detection of Glass Vials

Reliably detect translucent glass vials without false triggering.

Reliable IP67 Connections Using Torque Wrenches

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:55:50 GMT

Reliable IP67 Connections Using Torque Wrenches

Prevent electrical shorts and/or damage to sensors, multiple interface blocks or even PLC modules by ensuring an IP67 connection.

Optimally Monitor Foil Sag

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:02:04 GMT

Optimally Monitor Foil Sag

Reliably monitor foil sag, independent of reflectivity, color, or transparency.

Reliably Monitor Distance

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:37:36 GMT

Reliably Monitor Distance

Avoid collisions by monitoring distance between parts.

Extreme Temperature Photoelectrics

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:43:28 GMT

Extreme Temperature Photoelectrics

Sensors with enhanced capabilities to resist cold or heat.

Continuous Flow Regulation

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:53:07 GMT

Continuous Flow Regulation

Reliably control water flow to maintain constant flow rate.

Efficiently regulate pitch

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 15:06:10 GMT

Efficiently regulate pitch

with BTL Micropulse transducers

Turbine Blade Optimum Pitch Control

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:49:13 GMT

Turbine Blade Optimum Pitch Control

Provide position feedback for hydraulic cylinders used in turbine blade pitch control.

Photovoltaic Panel Positioning

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:12:09 GMT

Photovoltaic Panel Positioning

Accurately position solar panels by providing precise rotary positioning feedback.

Continuously Guided Parabolic Solar Collectors

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:08:32 GMT

Continuously Guided Parabolic Solar Collectors

Reliably track the sun with continuous, position feedback.

Vial Cap Inspection

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:17:40 GMT

Vial Cap Inspection

Speed up the production line, while improving product quality with automated error proofing.

IP69K Washdown Sensors

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 20:55:55 GMT

IP69K Washdown Sensors

Balluff has a variety of sensor options for food and beverage to withstand high-pressure wash down, high temperatures, and caustic materials.

Hopper Fill Level Detection

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:52:54 GMT

Hopper Fill Level Detection

Reliably monitor high and low levels of hopper at fill stations with little maintainance.

Log, Slab, and Cant Positioning in Sawmill Machinery

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:24:08 GMT

Log, Slab, and Cant Positioning in Sawmill Machinery

with BTL Micropulse transducers

Circuit Board Part Verification

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:35:21 GMT

Circuit Board Part Verification

Verify several attributes of circuit board have been assembled correctly.

Relays and Fuses

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:22:28 GMT

Relays and Fuses

Verification of correct relays and fuses for automotive component.

Rivet in Plastic Housing

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:01:28 GMT

Rivet in Plastic Housing

Verify proper length of rivet in plastic automotive part.

Water Bottle Fill Level Verification

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:46:28 GMT

Water Bottle Fill Level Verification

Verify the level of water is at specified level as bottles go by on a fill line.

Bottle Cap Presence Verification

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:48:33 GMT

Bottle Cap Presence Verification

Verify presence of all bottle caps

Package Check with Sharpshooter™

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:31:45 GMT

Package Check with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor can verify a label’s presence and its correct position.

Conformance / Presence Check

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:35:20 GMT

Conformance / Presence Check

Check the integrity of a bottle cap in packaging application.

Bearing Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:36:47 GMT

Bearing Inspection

Inspecting the presence and gap of bearings

Package Flap Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:36:04 GMT

Package Flap Inspection

Detect whether a package is properly sealed.

Presence Check with Sharpshooter™

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:18:17 GMT

Presence Check with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor inspection can confirm the presence of attributes to guarantee product quality.

Electronic Connector Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:36:28 GMT

Electronic Connector Inspection

Verify presence/absence and orientation of pins on connector.

Bolt Groove and Thread Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:41:13 GMT

Bolt Groove and Thread Inspection

Verification of threads and grooves.

Pill Presence

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:24 GMT

Pill Presence

Verify proper package contents of pill pack.

Weld Seam Verification with Vision

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:08 GMT

Weld Seam Verification with Vision

Verify presence of weld seam for proper orientation for further processing.

Dimensional Gauging / Component Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:41:44 GMT

Dimensional Gauging / Component Inspection

Fuel injector component presence verification.

Clear Bottle Cap Inspection

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:50:52 GMT

Clear Bottle Cap Inspection

Bottle cap inspection to validate caps are in place and seated in correct position on bottle.

Cotton Presence Check in Pill Bottle

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:37:41 GMT

Cotton Presence Check in Pill Bottle

Confirm the presence of attributes to guarantee product quality.

Product Code Verification

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:35:44 GMT

Product Code Verification

Verify whether the text contained in an image is identical to that in the reference image.

Pill Counting/Packaging

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:11:04 GMT

Pill Counting/Packaging

Reliably count and detect small pills as they are fed from a high speed conveyor, with immediate feedback if a backup occurs.

Package Presence Verification

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:48:37 GMT

Package Presence Verification

Pharmaceutical quality control

Bottle counting

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:23:35 GMT

Bottle counting

...with a transparent detection sensor

Blister pack cutting

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:22:36 GMT

Blister pack cutting

...with contrast sensor

Level detection in challenging environments

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:58:21 GMT

Level detection in challenging environments

Filling stations often deal with differing materials that foam or leave heavy films that clog equipment and tubing.

Packing Completeness Check with Sharpshooter™

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:56:29 GMT

Packing Completeness Check with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor checks completeness following manual or automatic packing.

Position Detection with Sharpshooter™

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:56:41 GMT

Position Detection with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor verifies part type, positioning, and orientation.

Detection of tamper-evident band on pill bottle

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 15:32:37 GMT

Detection of tamper-evident band on pill bottle

...with luminescent photoelectric sensor.

Machine Tool ID

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 13:16:14 GMT

Machine Tool ID

RFID-based Tool ID can increase uptime and productivity with one of the fastest Return on Investments you can make.

Linear Positioning for Lab Automation

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 18:24:47 GMT

Linear Positioning for Lab Automation

...with magnetic linear encoder.

Replacing Linear Pots with Non-contact BIW

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:05:03 GMT

Replacing Linear Pots with Non-contact BIW

The Micropulse BIW offers superior performance and reliability that linear potentiometers do not offer.

Speed Up Offline Data Collection with RFID Handhelds

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:41:18 GMT

Speed Up Offline Data Collection with RFID Handhelds

Easily and reliably manage the data on RFID tages by reading and writing with handheld programming units.

Flexible position sensing on pneumatic grippers

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 23:04:29 GMT

Flexible position sensing on pneumatic grippers

with Magnetic Field Sensors BMF V-Twin

Reliably monitor rotational speed

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 22:15:52 GMT

Reliably monitor rotational speed

Provide speed and directional feedback for wind turbine.

Content Control of Plastic Bottles

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:37:33 GMT

Content Control of Plastic Bottles

Verify package contents and fill level.

Positioning tasks in panel saws

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:41:19 GMT

Positioning tasks in panel saws

with BML magnetic linear encoder system

Clamping Verification

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:40:04 GMT

Clamping Verification

High-pressure hydraulic welding clamps need the right sensors to accurately sense piston extend/retract position.

Profibus IO-Link Expansion Module and Discrete Hub

Mon, 11 May 2009 17:21:16 GMT

Profibus IO-Link Expansion Module and Discrete Hub

Balluff IO-Link solution provides low cost and simple integration for building or retrofitting a network.

Blister packaging

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:54:39 GMT

Blister packaging

Error proofing package contents using a distance measurement sensor.

High Speed Information Tracking

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:40:11 GMT

High Speed Information Tracking

with BIS Industrial RFID Systems

Mold identification in the foundry

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:36:33 GMT

Mold identification in the foundry

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Press mold tracking

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:33:47 GMT

Press mold tracking

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Position detection of sheet metal blanks

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:31:56 GMT

Position detection of sheet metal blanks

with BWL, UltraFrame angle through-team sensors

Checking parts thickness

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:30:54 GMT

Checking parts thickness

with Balluff BGL UltraFrame fork sensors

Progressive Die Sensor Protection Process Upgrade

Wed, 06 May 2009 21:08:21 GMT

Progressive Die Sensor Protection Process Upgrade

Improved plunger detection program with Balluff BMF magnetic field sensors.

Pattern Matching with Sharpshooter™

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:45:51 GMT

Pattern Matching with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor checks for proper imprinting in a quality assurance process.

Assembly Check with Sharpshooter™

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:43:07 GMT

Assembly Check with Sharpshooter™

The Sharpshooter™ Vision Sensor checks injection molded or assembled parts in final inspection.

Parts-Out Sensing (04A)

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:38:26 GMT

Parts-Out Sensing (04A)

Verify that final parts exited the die cleanly.

Progressive Die Slug Out Monitoring

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:37:57 GMT

Progressive Die Slug Out Monitoring

Slug ejection verification for die protection with inductive and photoelectric sensors.

Feed Track Part Detection

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:34:19 GMT

Feed Track Part Detection

Balluff’s innovative solution has all the benefits of thru-beam fiber optic sensors in a one-piece, easy to use unit.

Reliable sorting and feeding

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:27:47 GMT

Reliable sorting and feeding

with BGL UltraFrame fork sensors

Part-in-Jaw Detection Using Self-Contained Thru-Beam Photoelectric Sensors

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:22:47 GMT

Part-in-Jaw Detection Using Self-Contained Thru-Beam Photoelectric Sensors

Detecting part presence in the jaw of pneumatic and hydraulic grippers.

Eliminate Alignment Issues

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:12:57 GMT

Eliminate Alignment Issues

UltraFrame™ sensors retain all the performance advantages of fiber optics, but eliminate the alignment and mechanical issues.

Accurate and reliable liquid level detection

Tue, 07 Apr 2009 21:26:46 GMT

Accurate and reliable liquid level detection

Cooling fluids and other liquids require point level detection devices to indicate a full or empty container.

Die Tracking

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:33:05 GMT

Die Tracking

Tracking, measuring and characterizing die use with Balluff RFID solutions

Part Count and Line Speed Monitoring

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:47:39 GMT

Part Count and Line Speed Monitoring

Count parts on a conveyor and monitor its line speed with general-purpose photoelectric sensors.

Workpiece holder identification

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:00:13 GMT

Workpiece holder identification

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Data acquisition in workpiece holder magazines

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:49:13 GMT

Data acquisition in workpiece holder magazines

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Top-loading packaging machines

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:51:43 GMT

Top-loading packaging machines

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Identification in machine tools

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:49:44 GMT

Identification in machine tools

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Identification in laser welding equipment

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:40:44 GMT

Identification in laser welding equipment

BIS industrial RFID systems in laser welding equipment

Identification in high-bay warehouses

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:30:48 GMT

Identification in high-bay warehouses

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Identification in louvre assembly lines

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:29:38 GMT

Identification in louvre assembly lines

with BIS industrial RFID systems

Jar Error Proofing

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:36:08 GMT

Jar Error Proofing

Cap presence and height inspection.

Seperation of Gaskets

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:35:15 GMT

Seperation of Gaskets

Monitor for accumulation and count parts.

Reducing Robot Cells with BZL

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:08:45 GMT

Reducing Robot Cells with BZL

Reduce the number of robots and floorspace with robot limit zone system.

Absolute Analog Gripper Position Measurement

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:05:27 GMT

Absolute Analog Gripper Position Measurement

Material handling grippers can deliver precise jaw-position feedback for higher process speed and improved quality control.

Remote Systems Application Book

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:34:46 GMT

Remote Systems Application Book

Rotating tables, moving pallets, punches, and forming dies.

Wireless Connectivity for Die Stamping

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:28:35 GMT

Wireless Connectivity for Die Stamping

Connecting die-mounted sensors to the overall control solution wirelessly.

Eliminate Broken or Worn Out Commutator Rings

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:24:24 GMT

Eliminate Broken or Worn Out Commutator Rings

Using remote sensors in rotational weld cells or cells that use interchangeable fixtures.

Wireless Connectivity

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 21:18:44 GMT

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless sensor connectivity solutions for automatic carousel welding.

Automatic Tool Identification and Tool Management

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:49:18 GMT

Automatic Tool Identification and Tool Management

with BIS Industrial RFID Systems

Redundant Zone Limiting for Robots

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 17:20:15 GMT

Redundant Zone Limiting for Robots

Dynamic envelope restriction to allow robots and humans within the same work area.

Distance measurement applications

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 23:38:33 GMT

Distance measurement applications

Measure any material with photoelectric distance sensors - BOD 21M.

Conveyor Position Tracking and Speed Control

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:49:33 GMT

Conveyor Position Tracking and Speed Control

Accurately track the position and/or speed of a conveyor by providing precise rotary positioning feedback.

Motor Speed Control

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:40:29 GMT

Motor Speed Control

Accurately monitor and control the speed of a motor.

Angular Position Measurement

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:40:08 GMT

Angular Position Measurement

Accurately measure the angular position of a saw blade.

High-Temperature Level Detection

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:36:45 GMT

High-Temperature Level Detection

Self-contained point-level indication in elevated temperature environments.

Color Mark Detection

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:28:20 GMT

Color Mark Detection

High speed index mark detection without the need for stopping the process to adjust the sensor.

Detection of Solar Glass in High Temperature Vacuum

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:43:32 GMT

Detection of Solar Glass in High Temperature Vacuum

Detect the presence of glass in a high-temperature, vacuum chamber during chemical vapor deposition process.

Increasing Sensor Life in High Impact Environments

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:28:38 GMT

Increasing Sensor Life in High Impact Environments

Deflect blows and eliminate abrasion to the sensor face.

Object positioning

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:17:51 GMT

Object positioning

with BLG light grids

Pallet identification in the manufacturing process

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:15:39 GMT

Pallet identification in the manufacturing process

with BIS Industrial RFID systems

Color discrimination of instrument panels

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:12:39 GMT

Color discrimination of instrument panels

with BFS color sensors

Cylinder position monitoring

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:34:38 GMT

Cylinder position monitoring

Cylinder position monitoring using BTL Micropulse transducers

Eliminate Die Crashes with Die Protection

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:29:47 GMT

Eliminate Die Crashes with Die Protection

Consistently produce quality parts from dies by embedding sensors into them.

Improve Part Quality in Metal Stamping

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 18:28:30 GMT

Improve Part Quality in Metal Stamping

Add error proofing to the part process to prevent bad parts from getting into the finished parts bin.

Applications for Feeder Bowl Control

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:34:39 GMT

Applications for Feeder Bowl Control

Part feeding is a necessary function in every assembly plant. At Balluff, we understand how sensors can improve the accuracy and reliability of bowl feeders, hoppers, and in-line feed tracks. Take a look at how we've helped others solve actual feeding challenges.

Loading Impact Damage

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:19:52 GMT

Loading Impact Damage

Severe loading impact and continuous operational impact damages sensor faces as well as sensor bodies.

Solar Glass Presence Detection

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:29:45 GMT

Solar Glass Presence Detection

Sense the presence of glass on a conveyor or drive belt, regardless of position or orientation.

Solar Glass Presence Detection Through a Drive Belt

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:12:40 GMT

Solar Glass Presence Detection Through a Drive Belt

Unique application to sense glass from underneath any non-metallic drive belt.

Part Detection With Dynamic Optical Window

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:17:04 GMT

Part Detection With Dynamic Optical Window

Detection and counting of product in the packaging process.

Multi-position Pusher for Case Packing

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:18:46 GMT

Multi-position Pusher for Case Packing

Reduce planned downtime of packaging lines during changeover.

End-of-Stroke Detection with Magnetic Field and Inductive Sensors

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 12:23:17 GMT

End-of-Stroke Detection with Magnetic Field and Inductive Sensors

Detects if gripper jaws are open, closed, or closed on part.

Glass and Plastic Detection

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 19:35:09 GMT

Glass and Plastic Detection

Reliable and accurate detection of opaque and translucent materials, or materials which color or appearance can change.

Level Detection Through a Sight Glass

Fri, 23 May 2008 19:14:57 GMT

Level Detection Through a Sight Glass

Fill machine for high viscous liquids in the packaging industry.

Feed Track Part Sorting with Full Color Photoelectric Sensor

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:47:28 GMT

Feed Track Part Sorting with Full Color Photoelectric Sensor

Balluff color sensors ensure the sorting of colored parts to the correct feed line.

Non-contact Feeder Bowl Level Control with Photoelectric Background Suppression Sensor

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:16:53 GMT

Non-contact Feeder Bowl Level Control with Photoelectric Background Suppression Sensor

Bowl level detection with diffuse and background suppression sensors.

Feeder Bowl Level Control with Inductive Sensor

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:15:59 GMT

Feeder Bowl Level Control with Inductive Sensor

Maintaining correct product level in a feeder bowl with standard inductive proximity sensor solution.

Feeder Bowl Level Control with Inductive Analog Sensor

Wed, 12 Mar 2008 17:12:16 GMT

Feeder Bowl Level Control with Inductive Analog Sensor

Feeder bowl level control with analog inductive proximity sensors.

Plastic Injection Molding

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 22:53:59 GMT

Plastic Injection Molding

Replace a linear potentiometer used in a plastic injection molding machine with a BIW, non-contact pulsed-inductive transducer.

Bend Angle and Position Measurement

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:45:58 GMT

Bend Angle and Position Measurement

Verification that angles on parts produced by the stamping die are within specification.

Progressive Die Feed Thickness Monitoring

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:43:13 GMT

Progressive Die Feed Thickness Monitoring

Monitor the thickness of material being fed into a stamping press.

Parts-Out Sensing (04D)

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:37:47 GMT

Parts-Out Sensing (04D)

Ensure that final parts exit the die cleanly.

Stamping Press Shut Height Monitoring

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 22:36:05 GMT

Stamping Press Shut Height Monitoring

Shut height position feedback for quality parts, longer die life, shorter set up time.

Weld Seam Detection

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:08:28 GMT

Weld Seam Detection

Presence and verification of the quality of weld seams on finished metal parts.

Package Content Detection with the BCS F50

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:57:11 GMT

Package Content Detection with the BCS F50

BCS F50 detects conductive or nonconductive materials, which allows to tune out packing containers in order to detect the product inside.

False sensor triggering and "chattering"

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:38:43 GMT

False sensor triggering and "chattering"

Strong electromagnetic fields cause sometimes conventional sensors to false trigger or “chatter.”

Conveyor Part Counting

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 20:31:48 GMT

Conveyor Part Counting

Finished parts are moving down a conveyor and need to be counted.

Connectivity Damage

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 15:15:03 GMT

Connectivity Damage

Balluff’s Weld Repel™ sensor protection solution provides total protection for the connector and cable.

Weld Seam Verification

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Weld Seam Verification

Monitoring the presence and verifying weld seam quality on finished metal parts.

Parts-Out Sensing (04C)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Parts-Out Sensing (04C)

Avoiding damage to stamping dies by verifying that parts exit the die cleanly.

Weld Slag Build Up

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Weld Slag Build Up

Hot welding slag sticks to sensor faces and causes premature failure to sensors in weld cells.

Parts-Out Sensing (04B)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Parts-Out Sensing (04B)

Verify that parts have been successfully ejected from a stamping die.

Progressive Die Strip Feed Monitoring (03A)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Progressive Die Strip Feed Monitoring (03A)

Monitor strip-in-motion to reduce misfeeds and downtime on stamping dies.

Parts Presence Verification in Welding Environments

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Parts Presence Verification in Welding Environments

Verify that parts are nested and clamped correctly in automatic and semiautomatic welding operations.

Progressive Die Strip Feed Monitoring (03C)

Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:51:19 GMT

Progressive Die Strip Feed Monitoring (03C)

Hole punch verification in the progressive die process