Baumer offers more high-precision sensing solutions in more technology groups than any other company in the world!

Baumer can handle simple monitoring applications up to complex remote wireless intelligence systems. Engineers are on staff to assist you with your applications!

Maximum reliability

• Increased power reserves for reliable operation in demanding conditions.
• qTeach guarantees reliable commissioning.
• Seamlessly integrated electronics increases MTTF values.

Convenience

• Design-in thanks to 3D model with integrated optical axis.
• Maximum flexibility during the entire planning phase thanks to OneBox Design.
• Commissioning through easy and perfectly guided qTeach.
• qTarget reduces adjustment operations during installation thanks to the aligned optical axis.

• Baumer offers added value from planning to operation through simple usage.
• The most economical solution for optical sensor applications.

For more information on the Baumer O500 Series Sensors - Please contact Marshall Wolf Automation at 847-658-8130 or on the web at www.wolfautomation.com.

All kinds of packaging materials dependably detected from highly transparent to glossy!  Perfect for food and beverage packaging applications!

Ultrasonic retro-reflective sensors

• Reliable detection of highly transparent and glossy materials such as foils and vacuum formed sheetings
• Convenient configuration of detection range and other parameters via easy teach-in method
• No specific reflector required – a fix background is sufficient for dependable reflection

Photoelectric retro-reflective sensors

• Safe detection of glossy and reflecting packaging independent of quality and color
• Integrated polarization filter ensures dependable recognition of ultra-reflective objects
• Even small objects are precisely identified by laser sensors featuring a specialized one-lens system

The packaging process pinpoints the requirements of precise motion feedback and process monitoring: Position acquisition, format alignments or process control with the ever-growing demand to speed things up by minimizing setup times and avoiding production wastage. Baumer solutions improve nearly any packaging and bottling process. In the appropriate configuration, the measuring instruments comply with hygiene standards and also match aseptic packaging applications. Versatile, modular concepts provide the flexibility required to master the big diversity of packaging material, surfaces, shapes and colors. The process is quickly and easily adapted to another product in a reproducible manner, whilst sensors ensure the shortest possible processing times. Whether in primary, secondary or end-of-line packaging - Baumer is always the partner you can rely on and Marshall Wolf Automation is the distributor to count on! 

The NexGen sensor from Baumer Electric is the next generation in photoelectric sensors.  It offers more high-precision sensing solutions in more technology groups than any other company in the world!

Baumer can handle simple monitoring applications up to complex remote wireless intelligence systems. Engineers are on staff to assist you with your applications!  Available in 3 styles: Diffuse sensor with background suppression, Retro-reflective and Smart Reflect - the light barrier without a reflector! 

You get convenience designed-in thanks to 3D model with integrated optical axis.  Maximum flexibility during the entire planning phase thanks to OneBox Design.  Commissioning through easy and perfectly guided qTeach. qTarget reduces adjustment operations during installation thanks to the aligned optical axis.  The one box design - one housing design with different sensor types makes it easy to switch out sensors when your needs change. 

Marshall Wolf Automation, your authorized industrial automation distributor can assist you with the entire line of sensors from Baumer and many other manufacturers!  Contact us today at 800-325-9653!

Let's talk about sensors!  Here's a short tutorial thanks to Pepperl + Fuchs on the differences between the types of photoelectric sensors:

Thru-Beam Sensors

The emitter and receiver on thru-beam sensors are aligned opposite one another. The advantage of this is that the light reaches the receiver directly and long detection ranges and high excess gain can therefore be achieved. These sensors are capable of reliably detecting almost any object. The angle of incidence, surface characteristics, color of the object, etc., are irrelevant and do not influence the functional reliability of the sensor.

Retroreflective Sensors

The emitter and receiver are aligned in a housing such that the retroreflective sensors are easy to install. Simply position a reflector on the opposite side and align the sensor with it. The standard version featuring a polarization filter combines the installation benefits offered by the retroreflective system with the reliable detection, even of reflective objects, at long detection ranges. The retroreflective sensors for clear object detection are ideal for reliably detecting transparent objects.

Diffuse Mode Sensors

Diffuse mode sensors are particularly easy to install, since only one device has to be fitted and no reflector is required. These sensors operate primarily at close range, feature optimum switching accuracy, and can reliably detect even very small objects. The sensors with background suppression sense only a specific area in front of the sensor. The sensor ignores any objects that are outside of this area. Sensors with background suppression are also insensitive to interfering objects in the background and are still extremely precise. Sensors with background evaluation are always used in applications with a fixed background in the measuring range with which you can align the sensor.

Marshall Wolf Automation is your authorized  Pepperl + Fuchs distributor - the line to look at for all of your sensor choices!

Whether you are building a car wash system or looking for replacement parts, Marshall Wolf Automation can help.  From the MLV series from Pepperl + Fuchs, which is perfect for car wash applications with its long-range capability to blast through steam, soap suds, and spray. 

Carlo Gavazzi offers photoelectric sensors for vehicle detection: spray booms, wheel scrubs, rollover arches, blowers,  overhead doors, entry keypads, capacative sensors for level detection of soap or wax, inductive sensors for end of travel detection and ultrasonic sensors for position detection and vehicle profiling.

AC Tech Lenze has a variety of variable frequency drives for use in car wash applications.  Check out this blog about car-washing products from one of my co-workers!

Marshall Wolf Automation can assist with many of your industrial automation needs.  Call us today at 800-325-9653 (WOLF)!

Nothing gets past these forks!  We're not talking eating here . . . we're talking about compact forked photoelectric sensors from Leuze Electronics. 

Precise and fast detection – even at high web speeds – and the reliable detection of a wide range of material combinations and surfaces. These are the criteria professional sensors must meet for labeling applications. And Marshall Wolf Automation, with Leuze sensors offer the right solution for every application with a wide line of different designs and operating principles, from light to ultrasonics.

The GS/61 series is designed for the detection of non-transparent labels.  It offers an accurate and reliable solution that allows for many characteristic variations.  This sensor is also the world’s smallest forked photoelectric sensor in industrial quality.  Read another interesting blog on safety and Leuze sensors!

With technical support on staff, a systems integration department and extended hours to serve you better - we strive to be the best in customer satisfaction - we want to be your go-to industrial automation distributor!  Call us today at 800-325-9653!

Baumer Electric proves again that they are a leader in sensor miniaturization and precision!

HY HHHHHHHas has Has JJfdjaflkd;j Has everyone seen this? The FHDK 04 Photoelectric Proximity Sensor from Baumer Electric Sensors is the coolest and smallest photoelectric that I have ever seen.

It measures only 4 mm wide (4x6x45mm). Basically, the size of a match stick. PLUS, IT USES FIXED DISTANCE BACKGROUND SUPPRESSION FOR IT'S SENSING METHOD.

Baumer Electric Sensors is a LEADER in this technology and offers more high-precision sensing solutions, in more technology groups, than any other company in the world. Who else would design a sensor that can mount in a piece of aluminum extrusion such as 80/20? HOW SIMPLE IS THAT?!

Some of the key features of the Baumer Electric FHDK 04 are; it's availability in a 30 mm or 50 mm sensing distances, push-pull (NPN or PNP) output, IP65 protection, and a 2 mm beam diameter. Detection is INDEPENDENT of the object's color or surface, including dirt. Several sensors can operate next to one another without any optical interference or cross-talk between them.

Baumer Electric Sensors can handle simple monitoring applications up to complex remote wireless intelligence systems. Contact Marshall Wolf Automation at 800-325-9653. Marshall Wolf Automation is your one stop Industrial Automation Distributor for all of your Automation Control needs.

Baumer offers more high-precision sensing solutions in more technology groups than any other company in the world!   Baumer can handle simple monitoring applications up to complex remote wireless intelligence systems. Engineers are on staff to assist you with your applications!

These easy to mount, non-contact sensors feature integrated electronics and require no adjustments to be made post-installation for accurate detection of fluid presence. A dark/light switch allows the user to select the appropriate setting for their specific application. These rugged sensors are made with PFI for chemical resistance.   Foam can cause measurement errors in standard optical level sensors. To prevent this problem, the optical version of the FFDK 16 sensor features fibers that are arranged in rows, which allow the sensor to suppress foam and air bubbles up to 3 mm in size.

For a range of liquid level detection applications in laboratory automation, medical devices, pharmaceutical packaging, beverage processing and other industries, Baumer introduced the FFDK 16 Photoelectric Level Sensors, compact sensors designed to be mounted onto transparent or half-transparent standpipes from 3 to 13 mm in diameter.

• Manufactured by Baumer
• Made with PFI for chemical resistance
• Light/dark operate switchable
• Diamter: 16mm
• Height/length: 28mm
• Depth: 26mm
• Rectangular
• IP50 protection
• LED red output indicator

Awesome method of level detection, great product, great pricing and with Baumer you know it is durable and engineered for the market.  Contact Marshall Wolf Automation, your Industrial Automation Distributor for BAUMER Electric Sensors.  Contact us today and we can get you set up for what ever application you have today.  Check us out on the web at www.wolfautomation.com or call us at 847-658-8130. 

Did you know that Leuze light curtains are made in the USA?

Leuze has a production facility right in their US headquarters which is located in New Hudson, Michigan. They offer same day shipment of custom length and configuration safety light curtains! Leuze also carries a large inventory of standard Leuze products right in Michigan.

Leuze also has an R&D center in Rochester, New York. This center is a world leader in optics and imaging for industrial and pharmaceutical applications.

Leuze has three main product categories; detect, identify and protect.

Here is an overview of each product category:

Detect - Any type of sensor you can imagine! Photoelectrics, ultrasonics, inductive - a complete line.

Identify - Bar code readers, distance measuring, data transmission, machine vision systems.

Protect - Everything safety! Safety light curtains, safety relays, safety switches, safety laser scanners, safety controllers and more.

Marshall Wolf Automation is an authorized industrial automation distributor for the complete line of Leuze Electronics. Don't forget our in-house tech support and fantastic inside sales team... we are the obvious choice when you need to detect, identify or protect!

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