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Presence Check of Wooden Panels in Furniture Production with Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
Presence Check of Wooden Panels in Furniture Production with Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
In the furniture industry, wooden panels with different colors, shapes, degrees of gloss and surfaces are conveyed on roller conveyor belts to the next process step. In order to monitor the transport fully automatically, the presence of the panels must be recorded at all times. The slim metric design allows installation beneath the conveyor technology in order to be able to carry out a precise presence check of the wooden panels. Even dust and chips do not influence the results of the ultrasonic sensors.
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Detection of Security Labels on Packages via Gloss Sensors
Detection of Security Labels on Packages via Gloss Sensors
In the pharmaceutical industry, security labels are used to seal packaging units in a tamper-proof manner. When packaging pharmaceutical products, it is essential to check whether the safety labels are correctly applied to the packaging. A gloss sensor mounted next to the conveyor track reliably detects the presence of labels based on the difference in gloss between the matt packaging and the glossy label. This ensures that the packaging is not opened and is protected against unauthorized refilling.
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Presence Check of Labels on Shiny Cans with Gloss Sensors
Presence Check of Labels on Shiny Cans with Gloss Sensors
In the packaging industry, labels are applied to cans in so-called hot glue labeling machines. To ensure a high quality standard, it is necessary to check that the labels have been correctly applied to the corresponding cans. For this purpose, a gloss sensor with laser light is installed next to the conveyor line. The sensor detects the different degree of gloss between the high-gloss tin and the matte label. This enables reliable presence check.
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Presence Check of Suitcases with Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensor
Presence Check of Suitcases with Time-of-Flight Laser Distance Sensor
After being handed in at the airport luggage check-in counter, suitcases and bags are placed in plastic trays for further transport and transported via conveyor technology. This makes handling and identification of the objects easier. Before new suitcases are placed in the containers, it is important to ensure that the trays are properly emptied. Time-of-flight laser distance sensors installed on the side reliably detect all types of bags and suitcases in all different colors with their laser beam. Thanks to wintec technology, even black or glossy objects can be reliably detected at inclined angles. Related applications can be found here.
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Monitoring Empty Trays at the Airport with Laser Distance Sensor Time-of-Flight
Monitoring Empty Trays at the Airport with Laser Distance Sensor Time-of-Flight
After being handed in at the airport luggage check-in counter, suitcases and bags are placed in plastic trays for further transport and transported via conveyor technology. This makes handling and identification of the objects easier. Before the suitcases are placed in the containers, it is important to ensure that the trays are properly emptied. To do this, a robot gripper turns the tray over. The laser distance sensor time-of-flight installed above it measures the distance to the underside of the objects. If the distance to the bottom of the tray is within the tolerance, the tray is released for refilling. Related applications can be found here.
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Detection of Aluminum Lids for Coffee Capsules with Gloss Sensors
Detection of Aluminum Lids for Coffee Capsules with Gloss Sensors
When producing capsules for coffee machines, it is important to ensure that the pads are correctly sealed before the packaging process. The gloss sensors check whether different colored lids made of aluminum foil are correctly sealed on the coffee capsules. Thanks to their ability to distinguish glossy from matt objects, the sensors deliver reliable switching signals virtually independent of distance and color. They therefore enable a reliable distinction between glossy (aluminum foil) and matt (coffee powder) surfaces. Related applications can be found here.
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Ejection Monitoring of Small Metallic Parts in Feed Hoses via Inductive Ring Sensors
Ejection Monitoring of Small Metallic Parts in Feed Hoses via Inductive Ring Sensors
In screwing and feeding technology, metallic fasteners are transported through plastic hoses via pneumatic pressure and placed in plastic boxes at the end. In order to provide the presence and the exact number of objects for subsequent assembly, inductive ring sensors with separable housing are installed directly on the hose. Thanks to the correction factor 1 and adjustable sensitivity, reliable control of the material flow is possible at high speeds and with parts of different sizes and alloys.
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Presence Check of Nails in Pallet Nail Machines by Inductive Ring Sensors
Presence Check of Nails in Pallet Nail Machines by Inductive Ring Sensors
In the manufacture of wooden pallets, automatic nailing machines are used to join the individual wooden parts. The nails required for the process are conveyed with compressed air through plastic hoses and then shot into the wood. Inductive ring sensors are installed at the ends of each hose to check that a nail has been shot through each hose and that the nail connection has been established correctly. Thanks to the separable housing, the sensor can be mounted at different points on the hose and thus individually adapted to the machine.
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Detection of Rivets in Robot-Guided Punch Riveting via Inductive Ring Sensors
Detection of Rivets in Robot-Guided Punch Riveting via Inductive Ring Sensors
In the automotive industry, aluminum body parts are joined using rivets. In the case of robot-controlled punch riveting, the objects made of aluminum or brass are conveyed directly to the punching device through plastic hoses by compressed air. Before the rivets are applied automatically, the correct routing through the hose must be checked. For this purpose, an inductive ring sensor is installed on the hose via a clamp fastening. Thanks to the correction factor 1 and the adjustable sensitivity, objects of different sizes and alloys can be reliably detected.
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Detection of Metallic Objects in Feed Hoses by Inductive Ring Sensors
Detection of Metallic Objects in Feed Hoses by Inductive Ring Sensors
In screwing and feeding technology, fasteners such as screws, nuts or rivets are automatically conveyed, sorted, separated and then supplied to the screw system via feed hoses by compressed air. Inductive ring sensors are mounted on the hose in order to reliably detect objects guided at high speed. Thanks to the separable housing, the sensors can be mounted and dismounted quickly. Inductive ring sensors detect metallic parts as small as 2 mm and visualize their presence with all-round illumination. Related applications can be found here.
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Presence Check of Steel Coils with Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
Presence Check of Steel Coils with Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
In the metalworking industry, steel coils are unwound and processed continuously. To ensure a continuous material and process flow, an ultrasonic distance sensor is mounted above the rollers. This reliably measures the distance between the sensor and the material and thus determines the coil size and the remaining quantity on the roll. Adverse ambient conditions such as dust or oil mist, ambient light and dark or shiny surfaces do not affect the measurement data accuracy.
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Fill Level Monitoring of Waste Containers via Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
Fill Level Monitoring of Waste Containers via Ultrasonic Distance Sensors
Recycling plants collect various waste materials, such as paper, plastic, glass and metal, in large containers. These containers must be emptied quickly once full, as failing to do so quickly enough can lead to a stoppage of production. Ultrasonic distance sensors are mounted above the tanks for continuous level monitoring. Their large working range and robust housing make them ideal for use in difficult conditions such as high dust levels, large temperature differences or changing material types.
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wenglor Presents Numerous New Products at SPS
Tettnang/Nuremberg – The wenglor sensoric group will be presenting a whole range of new products in the fields of sensor technology and machine vision at the international trade fair for industrial automation SPS. The product portfolio expansion with Industrial RFID, the inductive ring sensors with separable housing and new 2D/3D profile sensors will be available to experience in Nuremberg, among other things. In addition to the wealth of innovations, the open, redesigned trade fair concept also makes a strong impression. One particular highlight is the integration of two robot cells, which provide exciting insights into the capabilities of the MLZL 2D/3D profile sensor and the B60 smart camera.  With Industrial RFID, wenglor is expanding its portfolio to include smart identification solutions with RFID. The new RFID readers enable a quick and reliable identification solution in the near field. In the sensors product area, the new inductive ring sensors with separable housing, which enable quick and easy replacement of the sensors without mechanical work and detect small metal parts in feed hoses precisely, are also impressive. The full-metal U2GT ultrasonic sensors also impress with their IP68/IP69K degree of protection for washdown and hygienic applications. Thanks to their location-independent detection, the new reflex light barriers in the PNG//smart series make a wide range of applications possible without an additional reflector. It is also worth taking a closer look at the triangulation laser distance sensors from the P3 series for maximum precision in the micrometer range and temperature-stable measured values. The wenglor sensoric group’s portfolio presented at SPS will also leave a lasting impression in the field of machine vision. The new 2D/3D profile sensors enable precise angle measurement in brake presses or fully automated welding work in optimal quality, such as in the robot cell. The B60 series smart camera is particularly interesting, thanks to the interplay between the uniVision 3 hardware and software. This massive machine vision power can be experienced first hand in the specially set up software corner. A special highlight: Visitors can try to beat the high score on a slot machine in the Smart Invaders arcade game created in-house.  Overall, the new booth concept impresses with its openness with free-standing exhibits and invites visitors to relax in the spacious bar and lounge area.
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Washdown Sensors
The cleaning-resistant sensors are ideal for use in spraying applications in the food, beverage and packaging industries. Neither spraying water nor significant temperature changes impair the function of the robust wenglor sensors.
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Washdown Applications
In the washdown area, sensors must withstand hygienically demanding conditions. wenglor’s robust and cleaning-resistant sensors offer a wide range of applications in the spraying area in the food, beverage and packaging industries.
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Ultrasonic Sensors Product Highlights
Ultrasonic sensors operate according to the bat principle: They emit short sound pulses and measure the runtime of the echo. They are insensitive to contamination and environmental influences. Ultrasonic sensors detect objects or liquids regardless of dirt, dust, mist or ambient light
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U2GT Full-Metal Ultrasonic Sensors in 316L Hygienic Design
With the U2GT series of ultrasonic sensors, the wenglor sensoric group has developed a new hygiene product range specifically for the requirements of the food, pharmaceutical and chemical industries. The ultrasonic sensors presented in the high-grade stainless steel 316L housing have been specially optimized for measurement and detection tasks in hygienically demanding applications, as well as in washdown applications. The product series comprises a total of four ultrasonic sensors. Both the housing and membrane of the U2GT series sensors are made of stainless steel, which makes them particularly resistant to aggressive cleaning agents, the use of high-pressure cleaners and complete rinsing processes.  Robust Housing for Certified Protection Whether aggressive cleaning agents, harmful vapors from acids or direct contact with chemical media – the U2GT ultrasonic sensors are protected by their hermetically sealed stainless steel 316L housing (1.4404/V4A) and therefore have the highest protection classes IP68 and IP69K. This was made possible by numerous internal test series under extreme conditions as well as external certification procedures. All sensors in the series are also ECOLAB® certified, which means they are resistant to cleaning agents, and meet all requirements of the US FDA for the food industry.  Hard Shell, High-Performance Core In addition to their extraordinary robustness, the sensors from the U2GT series also have impressive performance characteristics. While the distance sensors can map working ranges of up to 1,300 mm in reflex mode, distances of up to 2,600 mm are possible in through-beam mode. The sensors are available with switching or analog output. The U2GT series can be configured either via the IO-Link interface or via external teach-in. These features come into their own in the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and chemical industries, in particular for checking for presence, positioning, and continuous container level measurement.  The Highlights at a Glance Housing and membrane made completely of stainless steel 316L (1.4404/V4A) High IP68 and IP69K protection, high temperature resistance in the range of –30 °C to +60 °C, detergent-resistant thanks to ECOLAB® approval for reliable use in washdown areas and in harsh ambient conditions FDA compliant for use in the food industry IO-Link 1.1 Large working range of up to 1,300 mm (reflex mode) Large working range of up to 2,600 mm (through-beam mode)
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Product Highlights U2GT
The new full-metal ultrasonic sensors in a high-grade stainless steel housing are extremely robust with a hygienic design. The hygiene sensors are optimized for measurement and detection tasks and are used both in the hygiene area and in the washdown area.
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Product Highlights
On these pages, innovation is more than just a promise. All information about new product series as well as downloads, tutorials, templates and much more are combined here and clearly prepared – tangible, understandable and traceable. Everything at a glance.
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Portfolio
Ultrasonic sensors are available in different variants depending on the intended use. Sensors with variable working ranges, switching frequencies, interfaces, protection or connection types are available as cubic or metric formats, through to fork shapes. This page provides a comprehensive overview of the entire ultrasonic portfolio.
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Downloads
New Products: Ultrasonic Sensors U2GT
New Products: Ultrasonic Sensors U2GT (563 KB)
We have summarized the most important new product features and highlights of the U2GT ultrasonic sensors for a clearer overview.
Press Picture U2GT Ultrasonic Sensors in Full-Metal Housing
Press Picture U2GT Ultrasonic Sensors in Full-Metal Housing (243 KB)
System solution
System solution (451 KB)
U2GT001, U2GT002, U2GT003, U2GT004
ECAD data
ECAD data
U2GT002
Product description file
wenglor-U2GT001-20230724-IODD1.1.zip (124 KB)
Product description file
U2GT001
CAD data
CAD data
U2GT001, U2GT002, U2GT003, U2GT004
Initial start-up instructions
Initial start-up instructions (1001 KB)
A1P05QAT80, A1P16QAT80, A232, A2P05QAT80, A2P16QAT80, BG2V1P-N-2M, BG2V1P-N-6M, BG7V1P-N-2M, BG8V1P-N-2M, CP08MHT80, CP08MHT80S805, CP24MHT80, CP25QXV...
Product description file
wenglor-U2GT004-20230724-IODD1.1.zip (126 KB)
Product description file
U2GT004
ECAD data
ECAD data
U2GT004
Product certificates
U2GT001_002_003_004_FDA_Conformity.pdf (1 MB)
Product certificates
U2GT001, U2GT002, U2GT003, U2GT004
Interface protocol
Interface_Protocol_IO-Link_Parameter_Process_Data_U2GT003_U2GT004.pdf (453 KB)
Interface protocol
U2GT003, U2GT004
Product description file
wenglor-U2GT003-20230724-IODD1.1.zip (125 KB)
Product description file
U2GT003
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