WFL80-95B416 Fork Sensors – SICK Sensor

Product Overview

Manufacturer Part Number: 6036840

Model Name: WFL80-95B416

Product Family: WFL (Laser Fork Sensors)

Fork Width: 80 mm

Fork Depth: 95 mm

Minimum Detectable Object (MDO): 0.05 mm

Switching Frequency: 10 kHz

Response Time: 100 µs

Connection Type: Male connector M8, 4-pin

Enclosure Rating: IP65

Product Description

The SICK WFL80-95B416 (part number 6036840) is a high-performance laser fork sensor specifically engineered for maximum precision and speed in industrial automation environments. Featuring a generous fork width of 80 mm and a fork depth of 95 mm, this sensor belongs to the specialized WFL product family, distinguished by its capability to detect extremely small objects with a minimum detectable object (MDO) resolution of just 0.05 mm. The device utilizes a Class 1 visible red laser, projecting a highly focused beam that ensures unwavering measurement accuracy along the entire path of the fork. Its integrated through-beam design, housed in a robust and stable aluminum enclosure, removes the necessity for manual alignment between the sender and receiver units. With an impressively fast response time of 100 µs and a high switching frequency of 10 kHz, it is an ideal choice for high-speed positioning and detection tasks. Configuration is straightforward via the intuitive plus/minus teach-in buttons located on the housing, allowing for rapid sensitivity adjustments and the selection of light or dark switching modes. Rated IP65 for superior environmental protection, the WFL80-95B416 provides a dependable solution for the reliable detection of transparent materials, needles, or fine wires, ensuring exceptional process reliability and minimizing downtime.

Key Performance Features

• Ultra-Precise Laser Technology: Utilizes a highly focused Class 1 visible red laser for consistent accuracy and detection of objects as small as 0.05 mm.
• High-Speed Response: Exceptional 100 µs response time and 10 kHz switching frequency designed for the most demanding high-speed production lines.
• Plug-and-Play Installation: Pre-aligned sender and receiver within a single housing eliminate time-consuming alignment procedures during setup.
• Simple Adjustment: User-friendly teach-in via plus/minus buttons on the housing for precise threshold setting and switching mode selection.
• Industrial Durability: Stable, rugged aluminum housing with an IP65 enclosure rating ensures long-term performance in harsh conditions.
• Dual Switching Outputs: Equipped with both PNP and NPN switching outputs for flexible integration into various control architectures.

Ideal Applications

• Small Part Detection: Reliable sensing of tiny components such as needles, pins, wires, or small electronic parts.
• Transparent Object Sensing: Accurate detection of transparent films, labels, and clear packaging materials.
• Precise Positioning: High-accuracy object positioning and edge detection on conveyors and automated assembly systems.
• Electronics Manufacturing: Lead frame monitoring and checking presence in semiconductor production.
• Quality Control: Fill level monitoring, accumulation checks, and singulation verification in high-speed packaging processes.eed packaging processes.

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