Detecting objects

Application examples

Check liquid levels in transparent bottles with ease

Reliably detect liquid levels

The solution

Confirming bottle fill levels to ensure consistent filling process is a challenge. Balluff fork sensors can handle the challenge with ease. Using Infrared light, this fork sensor can detect all liquids that has over 15% water contents

The benefits

Fast, reliable inspection of fill levels
High throughput rate
Perfect for liquids in small, transparent hoses with a small diameter (≤ 6 mm)
High process reliability

Check liquid levels in transparent bottles with ease

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Reliably prevent conveyor belt backups

Reliable product flow on conveyor belts in the beverage industry

The solution

Objects are detected consistently with the help of our BOS diffuse sensor with background suppression. From long distances and at short distances. In this way, objects are always sure to be detected and can be positioned reliably. This guarantees reliable product flow without backups and makes your processes more efficient.

The features

Smooth handling of interfering reflections from objects in the background
Reliably detect dark objects in front of light backgrounds
Reliable positioning
Reliable product flow, high efficiency

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Reliable Feeding of Stacked Blister Boxes

Enable continuous line operation with alerting of empty stacks in delivery systems

The solution

Do you have operators watching the stack of raw materials for empty? Well, now with Balluff's magnetic cylinder switches your controls system can take note of the cylinder stroke to alert you of empty or almost empty magazines. Your controls system can ensure replenishment is time before the line runs dry.

The benefits

Continuous line operation avoiding wasted time in replenishment

Reliable Feeding of Stacked Blister Boxes

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Orientation of electrodes in arc furnaces

Reliably detect color markings, even at elevated temperatures

The solution

Color sensors and contrast sensors help ensure the correct orientation of electrodes in the arc furnace. The sensor, well-protected inside the gripper, checks whether the electrode has been gripped correctly by interpreting the color markings on the electrode.

The features

Identify electrode color code, even at elevated object temperatures
Detect and distinguish any number of colors, even the slightest nuances of color
Easy to configure and visualize via software
Rugged metal housing

Reliably detect color markings at different temperatures

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> Solutions for the Steel and Metalworking Industry [PDF]

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Tension control for sheet materials

Maintain uniform infeed and outfeed rates for coils and rolls

The solution

Balluff ultrasonic sensors can detect the sag height of moving sheet materials, enabling control of infeed and outfeed rates. This allows the dancer roller to properly maintain uniform coil tension within the limits of its operational range of motion.

The features

Non-contact detection of target material from a stand-off position, well out of harm's way
Distance measurement value unaffected by target color or texture
Immune to the presence of dust and dirt in the environment…eliminates unreliable operation and the need for periodic cleaning or blow-off nozzles

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> Solutions for the Steel and Metalworking Industry [PDF]

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Quality control for coating processes

Real-time inspection and monitoring of coating quality

The solution

The class-leading Balluff color sensor enables reliable and efficient real-time inspection of plate coatings. The Balluff color sensor can detect the finest nuances of color in a surface finishing process, and is precise and stable even where there are temperature fluctuations in the environment.

The features

Three digital outputs and a serial interface deliver process data in real time for quality control evaluations (direct output of lab color values)
Distinguish any number of colors
Sensing distance up to 400 mm allows for installation flexibility and movement of materials relative to the sensor

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> Solutions for the Steel and Metalworking Industry [PDF]

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Ensure carriers are present when needed

Carriers are reliably detected regardless of material

The solution

Ensure that processes are not stopped because the carrier stack was depleted with Balluff's leading edge technology sensors. Balluff capacitive sensors and micro-optic MICROmote photoelectric sensors reliably monitor stack heights regardless of material, color, surface, or transparency. Capacitive sensors inherently detect any object regardless of material composition in close proximity. Micro-optic photoelectric sensors with miniature housings can be mounted in space limited areas. The remote amplifiers available for both sensing technologies allow for remote setup, multi-functionality, and visual feedback of what the sensor is seeing.

The features

The right sensing technology for the application
Visual feedback for set-up and diagnostics
Miniature designs

Life science, detecting and tracing objects, monitoring stack heights

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> Solutions for Life Science [PDF]

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Mold fill verification

In-mold material sensing with capacitive sensors

The solution

Is the cavity completely filled with the mold material? Our high-pressure-resistant and temperature-resistant capacitive sensors reliably answer this question. These mechanically robust sensors can be integrated directly into the mold. Polished sensing face prevents material from sticking to the sensor.

The features

Pressure rated to 150 bar
Temperature-resistant up to 180°C
Flush-mounted

Checking the mold filling in injection molding

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> Plastics, Rubber and Tires [PDF]

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Wafer centering in the load lock

Photoelectric sensors for load lock

The solution

Balluff's micro-optic MICROmote photoelectric sensors provide a solution for wafer centering. They are available in a screw-in version made of rugged stainless steel housing that will seal to withstand high vacuums. In addition, sensing heads can be customized to fit most applications that are extraordinary small with incorporated vacuum rated cables. These sensors utilize our standard remote amplifiers that provide multiple operating features and various outputs.