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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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.

The features

Rugged stainless steel housing with sealing function
Micro-optics provide minimal attack surface with highest optical performance
For vacuum applications down to 1x10-9 mbar

Reference light barrier for wafer centering in the load lock

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> Solutions for the Semiconductor Industry [PDF]

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Electrode monitoring in the electric arc furnace

The solution

Sensors for detecting color and contrast support the positioning of electrodes in the arc furnace. The sensor, which is protected in the gripper, checks whether it has been gripped correctly using color markings on the electrode – with absolute reliability and at various temperatures.

The features

Software allows for simple configuration and visualization
Any number of colors, even the slightest shades, can be detected and differentiated even with changing object temperature
Rugged metal housing

Electrode monitoring in the electric arc furnace

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> Solutions for the steel and metallurgical industry (PDF file)

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Sheet feeding for the coil

The solution

BUS ultrasonic sensors from Balluff are precision all-rounders. They detect sheets on rolls and coils and regulate the correct material feed on the dancer roll according to the sheet sag. In this way they ensure the correct roller drive and that the sheet tension is always perfect.

The features

Contactless detection
Reliable under demanding requirements and harsh conditions

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> Solutions for the steel and metallurgical industry (PDF file)

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Quality control at the finishing system

The solution

Fulfilling your highest quality requirements: the BFS color sensor from Balluff is unrivaled in inspecting sheet and plate finishes. It detects even the slightest color nuances and reliably registers whether a sheet leaves the plant polished or unpolished. Even temperature fluctuations won't keep it from correctly and reliably distinguishing the finished pieces.

The features

Distinguishes any number of colors
Three digital outputs and a serial interface for performing evaluations (direct output of Lab color values)
Large sensing distance up to 400 mm