Fork sensor WFE – SICK

The WFE is a rugged fork sensor from SICK that is simple and easy to mount. Thanks to its reliability and accurate detection, it is suitable for a large number of applications. The WFE can precisely detect objects up to a size of 0.5 mm with a high switching frequency of 5 kHz. The sensitivity adjustment, a push-pull output, and the ability to select between light and dark switching make it flexible and convenient to use. The WFE is enclosed in a rugged hybrid housing (IP67) made from ABS plastic with a carbon steel frame and performs reliably even in harsh environments. Five different fork widths and several different types of connectors are available. The WFE is therefore well and truly an all-in-one fork sensor solution.

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Features

Sender and receiver in a single housing;
5 different fork widths from 30 mm to max. 180 mm;
High switching frequency of 5 kHz;
Minimum detectable object (MDO) of 0.5 mm;
Durable hybrid housing made from ABS with a carbon steel frame;
Sensitivity adjustment;
Light/dark switching;
Push-pull output.

Advantages

Very rugged and durable ABS housing with carbon steel frame and IP67 enclosure rating;
Quick and easy mounting since the sender and receiver are pre-aligned within the same housing;
Large selection of fork widths for different application requirements;
Practical and versatile thanks to an intuitive sensitivity adjustment, push-pull output, and light/dark switching;
The high switching frequency and fine resolution guarantee reliable detection even at high speeds.

Applications

Automotive – positioning of automotive parts, conveying equipment;
Electronics - detection and positioning of small electronic components, PCBs, leads, connectors, and thin parts in high-speed assembly and inspection processes;
Logistics – positioning of conveying equipment, gears;
Machine tools – mechanical parts, gears, metal parts, screws;
Packaging – bottles, boxes, or web edge guiding;
Pharmaceutical – detection of syringes, medical parts.

F.Fonseca is the representative of SICK in Portugal.