The new 318 Laser barrel sensor being introduced by Leuze Mayser will appeal to those companies developing and building automated conveying systems. Its high switching frequency of 5kHz allows precise positioning and detection of objects, whilst the hollow barrel design means its accuracy is unaffected by changes in ambient fluctuations. Other key features include the M18 plastic housing and the optic options allowing the 318 sensor to be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Those benefits enable the new 318 sensor to be mounted where access is restricted and within the confines of the actual conveyor, reducing the risk of sensor damage due to other activity in the vicinity of the sensor. The new barrel sensor is available in three formats – through-beam for sensing over distances up to 120m is the standard model, or Leuze Mayser can supply a high resolution version covering 18m for the detection of small objects, a polarised retro-reflective sensor for distances of 15m and, where sensing is up to 35cm, there is a diffuse-reflective sensor. In addition to the plastic housed 318 barrel sensors, there is also a stainless steel model.
