1. High-Speed Sheet Feeder Double Feed Prevention
In high-speed printing presses or packaging machinery, accurately feeding a single sheet is crucial. Double feeds lead to jams, misprints, and costly downtime. The sensor monitors the paper path.
Problem SolvedPrevents double feeding of paper, cardboard, or thin plastic sheets in automated feeders, ensuring smooth operation and preventing machinery damage. The UDC-18GM50-255-3E1's ability to distinguish between single and double sheets, its 255 kHz transducer frequency for rapid detection, and sensitivity to materials from 10 g/m² up to 2000 g/m² makes it ideal for handling diverse media in a high-speed environment.
Sheet separationpaper feederpackaging lineprint qualityjam preventionultrasonic sensingNPN output
2. Metal Sheet Stamping Machine Protection
In automotive stamping operations, feeding multiple metal sheets into a press can severely damage tooling and the press itself. This sensor ensures only a single metal blank is presented for stamping.
Problem SolvedProtects expensive stamping dies and machinery from damage caused by double-fed thin metal sheets. The sensor's robust M18 nickel-plated brass housing, IP67 protection, and capability to detect thin sheet metals (including material weights up to 2000 g/m²) provide reliability in harsh industrial settings. Its 18-30 V DC operation integrates well with existing industrial control systems.
Sheet metal detectionpress protectiontooling safetymaterial handlingNPN outputsindustrial automationIP67
3. Non-Woven Fabric Layer Control
In manufacturing processes involving non-woven fabrics, textiles, or specialized foils, maintaining precise layer counts for lamination or cutting is essential for product quality. The sensor can differentiate between single, double, or no layers.
Problem SolvedEnsures correct layering of non-woven fabrics or foils in multi-layer production lines, preventing material waste and ensuring product integrity. The sensor's ability to detect a very wide material spectrum, including plastics and foils, and its programmable nature (with 4 distinct programs for different material types) allows for precise adjustment to various textile densities and thicknesses. The 20-60mm sensing range and 45mm optimal distance provides flexibility in setup.
Fabric layeringmaterial thickness controlnon-woven productionquality assuranceultrasonic double-sheetprogrammable sensorplastic foil detection