Mechanical protection

Product range

Accessories

Mechanical protection for sensors and devices

Robust and reliable: Our protective caps, protective housing, protective covers, protective hoses and sabotage protection prevent any mechanical damage to the sensor or a device.

Select from different versions – even for sophisticated applications.

The most important benefits

High-quality and long service life
Easy assembly
Compatibility

Product families

Plunger probe solutions
Robust assembly for maximum application flexibility

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Our plunger probe solutions have a fixed stop and a sturdy design for harsh environments. They are ideally suited for welding devices and punch applications as well as for applications with monitored tool ejection. The complete set consists of sensor, housing and springs. Moreover, you can choose between different ram types, such as round, flat, chiseled and M6 threads, as well as three spring tensions (low, medium, high). In each case, the two-part housing simplifies the maintenance.

Features
Reliable and long service life, even in dirty environments
Sensor is easily replaced for cleaning and maintenance
Precise switching point
Variety of sizes and shapes for versatility
Accessories available for the threaded version: Flat attachment, M4, M6, M8, M10

Sabotage protection
Security against undesirable production losses

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Our protective covers, which are compact as well as sturdy, provide reliable protection against misadjustment and sabotage. Specifically designed for Balluff products and solutions, they simplify installation and mounting for you on M8/M12 plug connectors, fieldbus blocks and vision sensors. In addition, these are available indifferent versions. This is due to sabotage protection being made of high-quality plastic as well as aluminum.

Features
Standard industry solutions for protection against misadjustment and sabotage
Easy and economical to integrate into any system
Made of high quality materials and customized

Protective housing
An item that is secure all the way around

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Whoever uses Balluff sensors and devices in a very harsh environment should not fail to use our protective housing, which is resistant to high temperatures, chemicals and mechanical influences and is even usable in the welding area. They are made of high-quality materials, offer durable surfaces and a protective glass with qualified optical properties. Assembly is really easy. And if you ever need a replacement part, we can supply it fast.

Features
sturdy, thanks to quality materials, durable surfaces and geometry
Can be integrated economically and reliably in any system
Resistant to high temperatures, chemicals and mechanical influences

Protective caps and port covers
Reliably handles high temperatures and chemicals

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Our easily installable protective caps and port covers ensure reliable protection in harsh environments. They are available for a wide variety of Balluff products, amongst other M8 to M30 sensors. They are available in metal and plastic versions – also with PTFE coating – and are distinguished by high resistance to temperature and chemicals. Some of them are even used for applications in the welding field and in the food industry.

Features
Robust materials and construction, protection class up to IP69K
Can be integrated economically and compactly into any system
Metal and plastic versions, also with PTFE coating

Protective tubes for cables
Customizable cable guard

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Our flexible and robust silicone cable guard protects the cable primarily in the welding area. It is distinguished by chemical resistance and handles temperatures of up to 250 °C. Different versions, such as protective tubing, protective casing and protective tape, as well as different diameters from 7 to 50 mm are available.

Features
Long-lasting and economical
Easy to install
Different diameters
Customizable