Sick UK is launching a suite of inductive and optical sensors to the food and beverage industry offering the highest standards of protection for long-life operation.
The Sick V18V photoelectric switches, the MH15V photoelectric sensors and the IMF inductive sensors are all protected from the processing environment and washdown to IP69K (DIN40050). With wide temperature capability and resistance to standard industrial detergents and cleaning solutions (certified by ECOLAB and JohnsonDiversey), they feature food-compliant stainless steel housings with FDA certified plastic watertight plug cap and cabling. Additional reliability is provided by corrosion resistant gold plated connections
The hygiene and reliability of the V18V photoelectric switch sensors are enhanced by the patented Touch-Teach sensitivity adjustment which allows fine tuning of each sensor in situ without any mechanical intervention, so avoiding weak points. The V18V sensor withstands ambient temperatures between -40°C and 85°C (100°C for 15 minutes). It is contained in a M18 sized 316L stainless steel housing for easy mounting.
The V18V offers detection ranges either as a proximity switch (100mm, 400mm or 800mm), as a reflex switch over 4 metres with a new capability for detecting glass or transparent objects, or as a through beam device with a range of 25 metres. Options include a glass lens cover which is scratch and solvent resistant, and a smooth barrel housing.
The compact MH15V is the shortest M18 diameter photoelectric sensor on the market, and is suitable for tight spaces, where optical sensing has been a problem. Despite its size, it offers all the hygienic and durability advantages of bigger SICK sensors while delivering proximity switching (100mm, 350mm) reflex switching to 3.5 metres and through beam switching to 4 metres.
For more information, visit www.sick.co.uk
