1. Micro-Electronic Component Detection in Pick-and-Place Machines
In high-density printed circuit board (PCB) assembly lines, confirming the presence and proper alignment of miniature electronic components is critical before soldering. The E3T-FT21 fits effortlessly into exceedingly narrow robotic head spaces thanks to its 3.5 mm thick profile. It uses a precision Red LED to detect components as small as 1.3 mm, ensuring precise high-speed automation.
Problem SolvedOvercomes the physical footprint limitations of standard sensors on miniaturized component indexers, successfully preventing skipped placements without interfering with the mechanical motion.
Through-beam1.3 mm opaque object3.5 mm flat housingNPN output1 ms response time
2. High-Speed Laboratory Vial Transfer Verification
Diagnostic medical equipment that rapidly handles small test tubes or vials requires reliable presence detection as samples move between testing stations. The 300 mm sensing range combined with the fast 1 ms response time allows the sensor to reliably monitor carousels and indexers, while the IP67 housing protects against minor spills or washdown environments.
Problem SolvedEliminates false negatives or missed reads in high-speed, small-vial handling systems by utilizing an ultra-fast beam break detection resistant to ambient diagnostic lighting.
IP67 rating300 mm sensing distance650 nm Red LED1 ms response timeAmbient light immunity
3. Semiconductor Wafer Cassette Mapping
Monitoring thin semiconductor wafers inside loading cassettes requires sensors that can detect extremely thin profiles while mounted inside tight transport machinery. The ultra-compact dimensions and simple M2 through-hole mounting enable these sensors to be embedded directly into robotic end-effectors or cassette nests to verify wafer presence.
Problem SolvedProvides dependable opaque object detection in ultra-tight clearances where bulky photoelectric sensors would physically clash with semiconductor transfer robots.
Ultra-compactM2 screw mountingThermoplastic P.B.T.12-24 VDCLight-ON
