Increase the performance of your machines and solve your challenges. Skilled operator shortages require a higher level of automation and operator assistance functions. High performing sensors support the increase of productivity and process flexibility. The material handling industry requires always reliable and performing sensor solutions
To reliably advance machine functions, it is key to select the optimum sensor solution. We guide you to the right sensor solution for material handling application fields like stability control, load monitoring, and fluid handling. These application fields apply to many different machines such as aerial working platforms, scissor lifts, loader cranes, mobile cranes, telehandler, tower-cranes, and others.
Sensor solutions guide
Baumer sensors give required feedback for determining position, angle, inclination and bending to manage boom vibrations to bring people and material where it needs to be. Strain measurements are employed for determining the mechanical load in vehicles. Reliable hydraulic system operation is ensured by fluid monitoring with temperature, pressure and level sensors.
Sensor solutions for applications in material handling equipment at a glance:
Boom angle positioning provides relevant information for calculation of working range and vehicle stability control.
Thanks to robust magnetic sensing, redundant 2-channel architecture and PLd compliant firmware, the EAM580R can be deployed in applications up to PLd level (ISO 13849).
Vehicle leveling provides elementary information for stability control. With precise measurement results over the entire operating temperature range, Baumer GIM600R inclination sensor improves machine performance. Developed specifically for Mobile Machines, the sensor solution has proven its reliability in rigorous long-term tests and increases machine availability. It is compliant with the latest safety standards ISO 13849-1:32023.
Load Monitoring is required in several mobile machines, e.g. telehandlers carrying loads with operators being present. Such loads in operation have to be monitored to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring therefore improves vehicle stability and operator safety.
Baumer strain sensors offer an easy to integrate measurement of large forces in harsh outdoor environment, with a stable measurement over time and temperature changes. Usage of one sensor for different applications and force ranges.
Easily integrates into existing structures and may increase productivity of the equipment through better utilization.
Boom positioning provides relevant information for calculation of working range and vehicle stability control. The boom’s home position is monitored after the vehicle has ended work to join road traffic.
Inductive presence switches allow for a robust, non-contact measurement in off-highway vehicles.
Boom positioning provides relevant information for calculation of working range and vehicle stability control. The boom’s home position is monitored after the vehicle has ended work to join road traffic.
Inductive presence switches allow for a robust, non-contact measurement in off-highway vehicles.
Extended boom positioning provides relevant information for calculation of working range and vehicle stability control.
Thanks to robust magnetic sensing, redundant 2-channel architecture, PLd compliant firmware the EAM580R can be deployed in applications up to PLd level (ISO 13849).
The pressure of a medium is one of the most important parameters in fluid technology. Its main purpose is to monitor operation and provide feedback control for work processes.
The fully welded Baumer pressure sensor with its high proof and burst pressure capabilities is ideal for hydraulic pressure monitoring
The Baumer oil level switch prevents damages caused by low fluid levels. Baumer brings capacitive frequency sweep technology to the off-highway industry. The CFAK 22 is superior to established technologies, such as float switches, fixed frequency capacitive and electro-optical level sensors. It is factory pre-set for hydraulic fluids and other operating fluids with similar properties such as transmission oil, diesel, etc.
It can be used for unpressurized fluid monitoring in e.g. differential cases, gear boxes, fluid tanks and for leakage detection.
Static stability control means a proportional system which – based on the sensor information – recalculates and defines working range and vehicle stability using smart Baumer sensors for safe vehicle stability.
Load monitoring is required at several mobile machines carrying loads are while operators are present. The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring improves vehicle stability and operator safety.
The hydraulics is one of the key systems in modern mobile machines. Knowing parameters such temperature, viscosity, pressure, low fluid level, or leakage helps maintaining productivity and prevents damage.
Static stability control
Static stability control means a proportional system which based on the sensor information recalculates and defines working range and vehicle stability based. Smart Baumer sensors for safe vehicle stability.
Vehicle leveling provides elementary information for stability control. With precise measurement results over the entire operating temperature range, Baumer GIM600R inclination sensor provides accurate measurement results, which improves machine performance. Developed specifically for Mobile Machines, the sensor solution has proven its reliability in rigorous long-term tests and increases machine availability. It is compliant with the latest safety standards ISO 13849-1:32023.
Boom rotation positioning is a relevant measure for calculation the working range and stability control.
Based on the robust magnetic sensing, redundant 2-channel architecture, PLd compliant firmware the EAM580R is applicable for application up to PLd (ISO 13849).
Boom angle positioning provides relevant information for calculation of working range and vehicle stability control.
Thanks to robust magnetic sensing, redundant 2-channel architecture and PLd compliant firmware, the EAM580R can be deployed in applications up to PLd level (ISO 13849).
Boom load monitoring is required in aerial working platforms where loads are carried and machine operators are present. The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Boom load monitoring therefore increases vehicle stability and safety for machine operators.
The fully welded Baumer pressure sensor with its high proof and burst pressure capabilities is ideal for load monitoring based on the hydraulic pressure.
Extended boom positioning is a mandatory input for the working range calculation and vehicle stability control. Based on the compact and durable 3-chamber design the GCA5 is perfect for integration to the outrigger and positioning of a measuring up to 7.8 m.
The robust magnetic sensing, 2 channel architecture and redundant CANopen interface is helpful for an easy system integration.
Load monitoring is required in several mobile machines, carrying loads with operators being present. Such loads in operation have to be monitored to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring therefore improves vehicle stability and operator safety.
Baumer strain sensors offer an easy to integrate measurement of large forces in harsh outdoor environment, with a stable measurement over time and temperature changes. Usage of one sensor for different applications and force ranges.
Easily integrates into existing structures and may increase productivity of the equipment through better utilization.
Load monitoring
Load monitoring is required at several mobile machines carrying loads are while operators are present. The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring improves vehicle stability and operator safety.
Outrigger Load monitoring by pressure sensors in the hydraulic cylinder is one option to monitor boom load, basket load and vehicle leveling. Such loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring therefore improves vehicle stability and operator safety. The fully welded Baumer pressure sensor with its high proof and burst pressure capabilities is ideal for hydraulic pressure monitoring.
Boom load monitoring is required in aerial working platforms where loads are carried and machine operators are present. The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Boom load monitoring therefore increases vehicle stability and safety for machine operators.
The fully welded Baumer pressure sensor with its high proof and burst pressure capabilities is ideal for load monitoring based on the hydraulic pressure.
Boom load monitoring by strain sensors describes the indirect measurement of material deformation of the boom to monitor the boom load. The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring therefore improves vehicle stability and operator safety. DST55R is a robust strain sensor for harsh outdoor use.
The loads have to be monitored during operation to prevent vehicle overload and tilt. Load monitoring therefore improves vehicle stability and operator safety. DST55R is a robust strain sensor for harsh outdoor use.
Hydraulic fluid monitoring
The hydraulics is one of the key systems in modern mobile machines. Knowing parameters such temperature, viscosity, pressure, low fluid level, or leakage helps maintaining productivity and prevents damage.
The pressure of a medium is one of the most important parameters in fluid technology. Its main purpose is to monitor operation and provide feedback control for work processes.
The fully welded Baumer pressure sensor with its high proof and burst pressure capabilities is ideal for hydraulic pressure monitoring.
It is important to know the hydraulic oil temperature in a system. Too high temperatures lead to premature aging of the hydraulic fluid and seals. Also the viscosity of the fluid depends on the temperature and control may need to be adjusted depending on the fluid temperature.
The compact and rugged design offers typical process connections, e.g. G ¼ A ISO 1179-2 (DIN 3852-E). It is ideal for low pressure conditions (up to 100bar).
The Baumer oil level switch prevents damages caused by low fluid levels. Baumer brings capacitive frequency sweep technology to the off-highway industry. The CFAK 22 is superior to established technologies, such as float switches, fixed frequency capacitive and electro-optical level sensors. It is factory pre-set for hydraulic fluids and other operating fluids with similar properties such as transmission oil, diesel, etc.
It can be used for unpressurized fluid monitoring in e.g. differential cases, gear boxes, fluid tanks and for leakage detection.
Make a difference with your Material handling equipment
Rising labor costs are accelerating the trend toward more automation, process flexibility and performance in material handling equipment. In addition, the changing normative environment is increasing the demand for sensors for safety applications.
Experience why you can make a difference realizing these goals with Baumer sensors.