SICK W26 Photoelectric Sensor

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, packaging, logistics, material handling and production environments.

The W26 family combines BluePilot alignment and adjustment, IO-Link communication, diagnostic functions and advanced optical technologies to support reliable detection in demanding industrial applications. Depending on the variant, SICK uses technologies such as TwinEye and Spot Size Recognition (SSR).

Key Features

Genuine SICK W26 Photoelectric Sensor

Reliable non-contact object detection

Smart sensor technology

BluePilot optical alignment and adjustment

IO-Link for configuration and diagnostics

PinPoint LED / LED depending on variant

TwinEye technology on applicable models

Spot Size Recognition (SSR) on applicable models

Robust VISTAL® housing

Different sensing principles and configurations

IP65/IP66/IP67/IP69 protection depending on variant

Metal-housing versions available for selected hazardous-area applications

Where Is SICK W26 Used?

The SICK W26 can be used for:

Conveyor systems

Packaging machines

Logistics and warehouse automation

Material handling

Assembly lines

Production machinery

Object presence detection

Object counting

Position detection

Automotive and component manufacturing

Metal and steel applications

Wood processing

Glass, stone and ceramic industries

Textile machinery

SICK specifically lists consumer goods, automotive and parts suppliers, wood, storage and conveyor systems, handling and assembly, metal and steel, stone/ceramic/glass and textile as application fields for W26.

Why Choose SICK W26?

Modern production machines often need to detect objects with different surfaces, shapes, colours and levels of reflectivity. The W26 family is designed to address these detection requirements with application-specific optical technologies.

TwinEye Technology

Selected W26 variants use TwinEye technology, which is designed to improve detection reliability for high-gloss, reflective, high-contrast and uneven surfaces.

Spot Size Recognition

Selected W26 models use Spot Size Recognition (SSR) technology to support reliable object detection where the optical characteristics of the target and background need to be distinguished.

BluePilot

BluePilot provides visual feedback during alignment and sensing-range adjustment, helping make commissioning and setup easier.

IO-Link

Supported W26 Smart Sensor functions allow digital configuration, diagnostics and application-specific sensor functions through IO-Link.

Technical Details

Because W26 is a product family, exact specifications vary according to the complete model/part number.

Specification SICK W26

Brand SICK

Product Family W26

Category Photoelectric Sensor

Detection Non-contact object detection

Sensing Principle Model dependent

Light Source PinPoint LED / LED

Light Type Visible red / infrared

Adjustment BluePilot / model dependent

Communication IO-Link

Sensing Range Model dependent

Output Model dependent

Housing Plastic / selected metal variants

Protection IP65 / IP66 / IP67 / IP69, depending on variant

SICK's current W26 product overview lists several housing sizes and protection configurations, with sensing range and other electrical specifications depending on the individual model.

Important: Do not publish one W26 model's technical specifications as if they apply to every W26 sensor. For a product page, use the complete SICK article/part number wherever available.