What purposes are sensors serving in industrial installations?
Sensors are devices that translate physical inputs, like weight and pressure, into electrical measurements.
At SMC Danmark, we propose pneumatic sensors and switches that enable you to measure and monitor various parameters within your installation, enhancing productivity and efficiency in your processes. Our products facilitate effective maintenance of your installation.
At SMC, we ensure reliability and attention to detail. Explore our range of sensors and switches in our digital catalogue and choose the one that best fits your needs. Enhance precision and efficiency in your processes with our products.
Types of sensors and switches by SMC
Here you can explore various types of sensors and switches offered by SMC. Discover more about their diverse applications and technical specifications.
Flow sensors and switches
Here, you'll find a variety of sensor and switch types offered by SMC. Explore their different applications and technical specifications to learn more.
Liquid & gas flow sensors are prevalent in applications like the following:
- Control of equipment flow
- Main lines or branch lines
- Gas filling
- Control of nitrogen flow
- Air leakage detection
- Fluid rate control of thermo-chillers
- Flow control for pressurised cooling water for welding guns
- Flow control for water-soluble coolant
- Flow control for cooling water for metal mould
These products can be useful for other executions too.
Pressure and vacuum sensors
Digital pressure sensors and vacuum sensors accurately monitor application pressure, reducing the likelihood of switching errors.
Pressure sensors can be configured to provide various outputs, including digital, analogue, IO-Link, and more. This capability aids in identifying potential sources of failure and minimizing machine downtime.
SMC offers digital vacuum and pressure sensors capable of handling positive, vacuum, or compound pressure, making them suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. Examples of industries include:
- Absorption validation
- Liquid coolant pressure regulation
- Workpiece positioning verification
- Leak testing
- Supply pressure verification
- Monitoring for filter clogging
Auto switches
Auto switches are specifically engineered for pneumatic and/or electric actuators and finger grippers, featuring magnets embedded in their piston rods to detect their respective positions.
The precise position is detected via the cylinders or gripper wall. Because auto switches are non-contact, they are wear-resistant, ensuring a high level of operational reliability.
The common use of auto switches are for applications including:
- Pick and place machines
- Length/width differentiation
- Inspection of machined holes
- Dimensional measurement
- Verification of product positioning
In what ways can our sensors and switches benefit your industrial processes?
SMC's large selection of sensor solutions is used across almost all industries globally. There are many benefits for you.
- Wide range: We provide a wide selection of enclosures, pressure, vacuum, flow rate, and position sensing options.
- Simple control: Most of our sensors feature three visible parameters on-screen and colour-coded values (red/green) to facilitate identification of acceptable ranges.
- Easy programming: Use our three-step setting process for easy sensor configuration. With just three simple clicks, setup is complete, streamlining the process for our customers.
- Product diagnostics: Detect equipment issues using cyclic data and monitor them in detail with IO-link compatibility, ensuring thorough equipment maintenance.
Monitoring various parameters of your installations is essential for achieving the Smart Flexibility and Energy Efficiency that the industry seeks today.
Lastly, it's crucial to raise awareness about the significance of industrial maintenance in preventing potential issues, reducing costs, and enhancing production line efficiency.
Explore our range of sensors and switches and choose the one that aligns best with your requirements using the Digital Switch Model Selector found in the Engineering Tools section of our website.
Encountering challenges in selecting the appropriate sensor or switch? Feel free to reach out to our experts for more information.
