From part handling to error proofing, Balluff’s BGL self-contained thru-beam sensors are designed to streamline any production process. And now with the Micro adjustment tool, precision detection is easy.

No more alignment problems, fragile installations, and fiber optic complexity.

The BGL thru-beam sensors can be used in a wide variety of applications:

• Position verification
• Parts dimension verification
• Parts counting in assembly lines
• Level monitoring in tanks
• Label discrimination with transparent substrates
• Feed verification on automatic assembly equipment
• Parts sensing on conveyer rails and conveying belts

Features include:

• Better accuracy than fiber optics
• Visible red and laser versions
• Resolution down to 0.3 mm (visible red) and 0.06 (class II laser)
• Sensing gap "slot" sizes range from 5mm to 220mm
• Rugged anodized aluminum housing
• Simple installation – no set-up needed
• High switching frequency

Micro-Adjust Tool for Precision Applications

Balluff now offers a fine adjustment tool as part of the BMS mounting system, for applications that require highly precise detection as well as the ability to easily make minute adjustments. Designed for use with laser self-contained thru beam sensors from the BGL family, the fine adjustment tool with BMS mounting system offers an accurate, easy-to-use solution.

• Flexible mounting solutions for precision applications
• Simple tool for fast sensor adjustment
• Reliable thru-beam detection of small parts
• Extremely rugged metal housing

Eliminating the disadvantages of fiber optics

Troublesome Fiber Optics
Here is a typical feed track detection system using fiber optics. This somewhat fragile system consists of a separate emitter and receiver and an amplifier to control them. Care must be taken not to damage or misalign the fibers. The emitter and receiver fibers must be held in alignment, usually with an additional special custom bracket.

A Superior Alternative to Fiber Optics
Here is the same system using Balluff’s easy to use, one-piece unit. In this installation, there are no extra alignment brackets, no fiber amplifiers, and best of all, no fibers. The Balluff thru-beam is simply positioned on the track and connected to the bowl controller – installation complete.

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