Detection and Ranging Sensors - Balluff
Detection and ranging sensors such as LiDAR, radar and time-of-flight devices measure distance and detect objects over longer ranges and in tough conditions. They're used for collision avoidance, positioning, ...
Mechanical switches control circuits through physical actuation, such as limit switches, toggle switches, foot switches and safety switches. They're simple, reliable and used across machinery and controls.
Switch Types
- Limit switches – detect machine position
- Foot switches – hands-free operation
- Toggle and rocker switches – manual control
- Safety interlock switches – guard doors
- Micro switches – compact sensing
Choosing a Switch
Select actuator type, contact rating and environmental protection. Safety switches must meet relevant standards.
Centro supplies mechanical switches for machines and panels.
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Magnetic cylinder sensors mount directly on a pneumatic cylinder and detect the magnet built into its piston. They confirm when a cylinder is fully extended, retracted or at a mid-stroke position, which gives your PLC dependable feedback without adding external limit switches or brackets.
Sensor Styles
- T-slot sensors – drop into the profile groove of most modern ISO cylinders
- C-slot sensors – for compact and short-stroke cylinders
- Tie-rod and band-mount sensors – with adapters for NFPA and round-body cylinders
- Analog position sensors – continuous piston position over a measuring range
- Weld-field immune sensors – resist false triggering near resistance welders
Choosing a Sensor
Confirm the cylinder's slot type, then choose an electronic (PNP or NPN) or reed switch output that suits your controller. Electronic sensors last longer and switch faster, while reed switches work well for simple, low-current circuits. Pick a cable or quick-disconnect connector based on how often you'll need to replace or move the sensor.
Centro carries magnetic cylinder sensors and mounting adapters to fit most major cylinder brands. Ask us if you're not sure which one fits.
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Proximity sensors detect objects without touching them, usually at close range. They're among the most common sensors in automation, used for part detection, position confirmation and counting.
Proximity Sensor Types
- Inductive sensors – detect metal targets reliably in harsh conditions
- Capacitive sensors – detect non-metals, liquids and powders
- Magnetic sensors – detect magnets through non-ferrous materials
- Factor 1 sensors – same range on all metals
- Weld-immune sensors – resist weld spatter and fields
Choosing a Sensor
Select by target material, sensing distance, housing size and mounting (flush or non-flush). Choose PNP, NPN or IO-Link outputs and connectors to match your controls. Stainless housings suit washdown areas.
Centro carries proximity sensors from trusted automation brands.
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Condition monitoring sensors track vibration, temperature and other machine health indicators so you can spot problems before they cause failures. Predictive maintenance cuts unplanned downtime and repair costs.
Monitoring Products
- Vibration sensors – detect imbalance, misalignment and bearing wear
- Temperature sensors – catch overheating
- Wireless monitoring systems – easy retrofit on existing equipment
- IO-Link condition sensors – feed data to PLCs and dashboards
- Software and gateways – trending and alerts
Getting Started
Begin with your most critical or failure-prone assets, such as motors, pumps, fans and gearboxes. Baseline readings make it easier to see changes.
Centro supplies condition monitoring sensors and systems.
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