Proximity sensors are sensors that detect the magnetic field of the piston magnet via a magnetic field or reed contact. They are used for binary feedback of the piston position of pneumatic drives. Mounted at the desired switching position in the slot of the cylinder, proximity sensors output a standardized 24 V switching signal when the piston magnetic field is detected.
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Proximity sensors from Festo are tailored and optimized for Festo's drives. They detect the magnetic field of permanent magnets installed in the piston of the cylinder and thus indirectly indicate the position of the piston rod. The range includes proximity sensors for standard applications and solutions for special applications.
Proximity sensors for T-slots are available as electronic versions and with reed contact. In addition to standard solutions, the range of switches also offers variants for almost all industrial segments, such as welding field resistant, 230 V, high temperature 120 °C, low temperature -40 °C, food-safe, acid-resistant, cooling lubricant-resistant, outdoor applications, ATEX, 5 V supply voltage.
Proximity sensors for C-slots are available as electronic versions and with reed contact. Electronic sensors are the preferred solution for all factory automation applications, especially at high cycle rates. The most universal switch family is the SMT-10M.
Proximity sensors are sensors that detect the magnetic field of the piston magnet via a magnetic field or reed contact. They are mounted at the desired switching position in the T-slot or circumferential slot of the cylinder and output a standardized 24 V switching signal when the piston magnetic field is detected.
A pneumatic cylinder is a component of a pneumatic drive system that creates a motion with compressed air as the medium. Proximity sensors are used for binary feedback of the piston position of pneumatic drives.
Proximity sensors from Festo come in a huge range of variants and are ready for practically everything, regardless of what the environment or task demands. Our range even includes suitable mounting accessories. A few examples: