W27 Photoelectric Sensors for Harsh Industrial Environments

Reliable Photoelectric Detection in ATEX Zone 2 and Zone 22 Areas

W27 photoelectric sensors are designed for reliable object detection in demanding industrial environments where vibration, mechanical shock, and temperature fluctuations can affect sensor performance. Engineered for high operational reliability, these sensors deliver dependable detection even in applications involving reflective objects and challenging operating conditions.

Selected W27 variants are available with additional protective metal housings designed to meet the requirements of ATEX equipment categories 3G and 3D, supporting applications in Zone 2 gas and Zone 22 dust hazardous areas, subject to the specific product’s certification and installation requirements.

With robust mechanical protection and industrial-grade sensing performance, W27 photoelectric sensors are an ideal solution for automation systems that require dependable detection, durability, and reduced operational interruptions.

Key Features and Benefits

• ATEX hazardous-area suitability: Selected variants designed for applicable Zone 2 and Zone 22 installations, subject to product…

SICK WTB4 Photoelectric Sensor

Compact, Precise & Reliable Object Detection for Industrial Automation

The SICK WTB4 Photoelectric Sensor is a compact photoelectric proximity sensor designed for reliable, non-contact object detection in industrial automation. The WTB4 belongs to SICK’s W4 miniature photoelectric sensor family and is available in multiple variants with different switching outputs, connections, light sources and sensing configurations.

Selected WTB4 variants use background suppression and PinPoint LED technology, making them suitable for applications where accurate detection of small objects is required. For example, the WTB4-3P2161 and WTB4-3E1361 variants have a 15–150 mm sensing range and visible red light.

Key Features

• Compact miniature photoelectric sensor
• Photoelectric proximity sensing
• Background suppression on applicable WTB4 variants
• PinPoint LED on applicable variants
• Visible red light options
• Designed for small-object detection
• Adjustable sensing range on applicable models
• PNP and NPN variants available
• Different cable and M8/M12 connection options depending on model
• Suitable for space-constrained machine installations
• Multiple WTB4 configurations available from…

SICK W26 Photoelectric Sensor

Smart, Reliable & Precise Object Detection for Industrial Automation

The SICK W26 Photoelectric Sensor is a smart industrial sensing solution designed for reliable, non-contact object detection in automation, conveyor systems, packaging, logistics, material handling and production applications.

The W26 family combines BluePilot optical alignment, IO-Link communication, diagnostic functions and advanced sensing technologies. Depending on the variant, technologies such as TwinEye and Spot Size Recognition (SSR) help address challenging detection applications.

Key Features

• Genuine SICK W26 Photoelectric Sensor
• Reliable non-contact object detection
• BluePilot for easier alignment and adjustment
• IO-Link for configuration and diagnostics
• PinPoint LED / LED depending on variant
• TwinEye technology on applicable variants
• Spot Size Recognition (SSR) on applicable variants
• Rugged VISTAL® housing
• Multiple sensing configurations
• IP65/IP66/IP67/IP69 protection depending on variant
• Suitable for demanding industrial environments

SICK W26 Applications

The W26 Photoelectric Sensor can be used for:

• Conveyor systems
• Packaging machines
• Logistics and warehouse automation
• Material handling
• A…

SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor

Smart & Reliable Object Detection for Industrial Automation

The SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor is an advanced industrial sensing solution designed for reliable, non-contact object detection in automation, packaging, logistics, conveyors and material-handling systems.

The W16 family combines a compact industrial design with technologies such as BluePilot, IO-Link, TwinEye, LineSpot, ClearSens and OptoFilter, depending on the specific variant. These technologies are designed to help detect challenging objects such as reflective, uneven, perforated and transparent products.

Key Features

• Genuine SICK W16 Photoelectric Sensor
• Reliable non-contact object detection
• Compact industrial design
• BluePilot for easier optical alignment and adjustment
• IO-Link for parameter configuration and diagnostics
• PinPoint LED / infrared light depending on variant
• TwinEye technology for reflective and high-contrast objects
• LineSpot technology for perforated and textured objects
• ClearSens technology for transparent-object detection on applicable variants
• OptoFilter for improved resistance to unwanted light interference
• Robust VISTAL® housing
• Multiple sensing principles and configurations

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