SICK, Inc: Sensor housed in tough plastic

The W9-3 photoelectric sensor from Sick is a third-generation, high-performance sensor in an extremely tough plastic housing.

Mar 8, 2011

The sensor has a wide variety of options to choose from including sensing range, mounting, and connectivity. Designed to detect clear material, multicolored and shiny objects in the material handling and food and beverage industries.

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