Sensor solutions for conveyors

Conveyors are essential for efficiently transporting carton boxes and pallets within warehouses or distribution centers. Smart sensors enhance performance by enabling precise box detection, code reading and positioning.

Sensor solutions for conveyors

Box and carton detection without reflector

Reliable box detection on a conveyor is key. For this our photoelectric SmartReflect® sensors are the fitting solution:

Your benefits:

SmartReflect® light barrier without reflector for maximum operating safety and no standstill caused by dirty or defective reflectors
Transparent version to detect overlapping foils for maximum reliability

Code reading with a trigger sensor

Ensure that the right container is unloaded at the right place. We recommend to use our image-based multicode reader together with a photoelectric retro-reflective sensor:

Your benefits:

A high reading rate even under difficult conditions allows highest availability
Simultaneously read several codes at high object speeds to boost your productivity

Pallet detection on a conveyor

Reliable pallet detection on a conveyor is key. For this our photoelectric retro-reflective sensors are the fitting solution:

Your benefits:

Compact sensors can be fitted directly during pre-assembly which saves time and costs during commissioning
3D CAD integrated beam and qTarget make engineering and commissioning easy

Box detection on robot station

To prevent collisions, it’s necessary to check if all boxes are picked and the station is free for the next box. For this, time-of-flight background suppression sensors are the right solution:

Your benefits:

Reliable detection of objects regardless of the material or surface allows highest availability
Compact sensors with extended sensing range up to 2.5 m allow more flexibility for your design

Box and pallet positioning

To position the goods precisely on conveyor belts, our absolute encoders are the suitable solution:

Your benefits:

Various mounting options can be selected depending on the application requirement
Encoders with many different interfaces are available for an easy integration

Overhang detection in front of a pallet elevator

To avoid collisions, it’s important to monitor the protrusion on a pallet before a pallet lift. We recommend to integrate photoelectric retro-reflective laser sensors:

O300.RL

Your benefits:

Sensors with a very narrow and precise laser light beam allow the reliable detection of small overhangs
3D CAD integrated beam and qTarget make engineering and commissioning easy