Plastics, Rubber and TiresPrecision and efficiency for high system availability

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As a leading sensor specialist and system provider with a company tradition of over 90 years, Balluff GmbH has been a recognized part-ner for factory automation and industrial hydraulics for decades. The global player has a strong presence with 61 sales branches and re-presentative offices as well as nine production sites on all continents. The corporate headquarters are in Neuhausen auf den Fildern, just outside of Stuttgart.

Balluff offers a wide array of products with varied operating principles taking advantage of the broad spectrum of technology available, in-cluding high-quality sensors and systems for position measurement and identification, as well as sensors to detect objects and measure fluids. The full-range assortment includes optimal network and connection technology and a comprehensive line of accessories.

We offer innovative, first-class products tested in our own accredited laboratory and maintain certified quality management in accordan-ce with DIN EN ISO 9001:2008. Our technology speaks for itself through its worldwide applications that also meet regional standards.

Balluff stands for application-specific customer solutions, compre-hensive services, individual consultation and prompt service. Our entire staff of more than 2750 employees worldwide is committed to providing outstanding service.

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Balluff Sensors Cover a Broad Spectrum of ApplicationsOur first-class quality is versatile to meet complex requirements.

PlasticsMaterial handling – with high precision 4Injection molding – with maximum continuity 6Blow molding – with minimal material usage 8Bonding and joining technology – with mechanical perfection 10Automation and robotics – with great flexibility 12

Rubber and tiresTire building machines – precision layer after layer 14Curing presses – with the greatest possible repeat accuracy 16

Balluff portfolioMold ID – with absolute reliability 18Product selection 22

Plastic is the material of the 21st century. Variously cross-linked polymers are used to create a wide variety of products with extremely diverse properties: airtight films, rugged tires, impact- resistant paints, food-grade bottles, breathable plastic fibers, permanent adhesives, highly elastic nylon ropes, or durable insulating material.

The range of applications is enormous and will continue to grow through the development of new compounds. Plastics are even now replacing traditional materials. Composites are used in dental technology, and fiber-reinforced compounds allow for lightweight construction.

With more and more varieties, manufacturing plastics is becoming ever more complex. The demands on production and machine construction are increasing. The use of reliable and high-quality components is becoming all the more important both in machine design and in manufacturing the final product.

Balluff's comprehensive range with high-performance sensors, systems, and high quality networking and connectivity technologies serves as an ideal foundation. The high quality improves machine availability, enables sophisticated system concepts and contributes to more efficient utilization, whether in injection or blow molding, tire construction and heating presses, or bonding and joining technol-ogy. Balluff technology is also designed to handle broad temperature ranges.

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Material Handling – with High PrecisionPrecisely metered compounds and optimized processes require reliable technology.

Material handling is all about speed, precision and reliability. New compounds require exact metering of various components. The paths, the granulate, the fillers and the reinforcing materials take from the silos to the coupling stations, from the mixers to the injection molding machines, need to run like clockwork, in different produc-tion lines and in every single batch. This is the only way to continually ensure the purity of the plastic and the desired product quality. A secure, transparent process is therefore essential.

Capacitive and ultrasonic sensors ensure accurate levels. Industrial RFID assumes reliable control of every step and continually records all process and product data. Autonomous systems increase the efficiency of the feed, enhance the production quality and make continuous documentation possible. This optimizes the process, reduces complaints and provides legal security.

Continuously monitor the levelHigh-resolution ultrasonic sensors reliably monitor the level of granulates and powders in silos. The non-contact measurement technology is continuous and virtually immune to dust and dirt. The fill level can optionally be output by an analog signal or with two switching signals as min/max values.

■■ Non-contact■■ Detects even the smallest objects■■ Block and cylinder designs

Adhere to min/max levelsTo ensure continuous material feed, the min/max levels need to be reliably detected in the injection molding machine. Capacitive sensors are ideal level detectors. Whether in the hopper, in direct contact with the materials or through the outer wall, they reliably determine all the values.

■■ For all materials■■ Simple sensor replacement■■ Miniature designs

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The right material in the right placeRFID is used in the coupling station to correctly mix additives, dyes and granulates. Each coupling is identified and only released if it is connected at the right location. This ensures use of the correct component.

■■ Autonomous system■■ Sturdy■■ Quick and powerful

The right level for dryingDry granulate is essential for high-quality plastic parts. Capacitive stainless steel sensors resistant to high temperatures ensure an even feed of the moist granulate into the dryer. Heat resistant to 250 °C, they reliably monitor all levels.

■■ Rated to 250 °C■■ Stainless steel■■ Sensor head made of PTFE

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Injection Molding – with Maximum ContinuityDurability and accuracy are required for a continuous process.

Injection molding demands quality, reliability, precision and economy. An uninterrupted process needs to be ensured on the injection molding machine. Inexpensive, wear-prone sensors often fail prematurely in large quantities when continually used, resulting in costly downtime.

High-quality Balluff position measurement systems, high-pressure-resistant and temperature-resistant capacitive and pressure sensors ensure continuity. Balluff sensors are optimized in our accredited in-house laboratory through Highly Accelerated Life Tests (HALT). This means the products are subjected to extreme load conditions even during the development phase. Possible weak points are eliminated and a solid product design is ensured.

This durable, extremely precise technology optimizes system availability by eliminating downtimes. Its precision makes products of the highest quality possible.

Monitoring the closing strokeHigh-precision magnetostrictive transducers monitor the closing stroke of mold plates. A protective form fit reduces wear and extends the tool's useful life.

■■ Contact-free, wear-free■■ No homing necessary, immediately ready■■ Resistant to vibration, moisture and dust

Controlling the injection molderThe flat design of the non-contact measuring Micropulse transducer in the PF profile style is perfect for the tight mounting conditions of an injection molding machine. With its guided locator, rapid changing of units is possible – without having to readjust.

■■ IP 67 degree of protection■■ Resolution to 0.005 mm■■ Easy to install

Measuring the clamping forceInductive distance sensors ensure continuous monitoring of the tie bar exten-sion in the process. They are insensitive to contamination, provide optimal linearity and high repeat accuracy.

■■ Distance-proportional analog output signal■■ Measuring ranges from 0.5 to 50 mm■■ Measuring speed up to 40 m/s

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Verifying the end positionsInductive mini-sensors are recommended for correctly positioning core pulls. These ensure the core pull is at the required end position. High-pressure resistant versions scan the end positions directly in the hydraulic cylin-der. Use of high-temperature rated sensors is also possible.

■■ Designed for tight mounting locations■■ Can be fully integrated■■ Low weight

Monitoring the pressurePerfect closure of the clamping plates requires the correct pressure. Reliable pressure monitoring in the hydraulic cylinder is handled by a solid pressure sensor in a stainless steel housing. Using IO-Link, pressure sensors relay their values to the controller and let it readjust with precision.

■■ Extended temperature range down to 125 °C

■■ Up to 600 bar■■ Process-oriented installation

Checking the mold fillingHigh-pressure and temperature resistant capacitive sensors provide great mechani-cal stability and can be integrated into the mold to reliably verify whether the cavity is completely filled with the mold material. Their specially polished surface prevents keeps the plastic from sticking.

■■ Pressure rated to 150 bar■■ Temperature-resistant up to 180 °C■■ Flush-mounted

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Transparency down to the last meterThe EtherCAT module with IO-Link interface collects all the signals from the various standard sensors and relays them to the controller. This simplifies the entire network structure and creates transparency down to the last meter.

■■ 8 independent IO-Link ports■■ Integrated display■■ Automatic address assignment

Checking various movementsAll movements at the blow station are reliably controlled using Micropulse transducers. These high-precision measuring systems are available with EtherCAT interface. Their non-contact, wear-free measuring principle contributes to long machine runtimes.

■■ EtherCAT interface■■ No homing necessary, immediately ready■■ Vibration-resistant

Blow Molding – with Minimal Material UsageUsing precision sensors is economical and gets perfect results.

Blow molding requires efficient use of the material. Not only eco-nomical, this also ensures the desired product quality is achieved. Only if the individual materials are precisely processed will tanks, containers or vessels have the necessary characteristics.

Balluff precision sensors ensure exact extrusion of the hoses and allow for the correct structure of multiple plastic layers. This lets you reliably produce containers with acid-resistant inner walls, different wall thicknesses or in various colors.

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Counterfeit protection and mold half checkFor fast, reliable mold replacement Balluff Industrial RFID ensures correct matching of the mold halves and protects against counter-feits. This allows for rapid size changes and a continuous process.

■■ Flexible, non-contact data communication■■ Unique IDs for unambiguous association ■■ Fast and sturdy

Controlling the filling processStretch blow molding machines are used in the beverage industry to produce bottles. These bottles can then be filled immediately to save on transportation. The high-precision SF fill level sensor controls levels during filling.

■■ Ecolab, 3A approval, IP 69K ■■ For aseptic processes■■ Safe for sterilization (SIP) and cleaning (CIP)

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Bonding and Joining Technology – with Mechanical PerfectionExact weld seams ensure products of the highest quality.

Precisely positioning the sonotrodeHigh-speed and highly precise magnetically coded position and angle measurement systems position the welding head with extreme precision. Direct, absolute measurement on the load reliably eliminates inaccuracies and tolerance shifts.

■■ Accurate position feedback■■ Compact design■■ Ideal for short strokes

Checking completenessThe versatile vision sensor localizes parts in any orientation, inspects or counts them at very high speed. Multiple inspection tools can be combined to perform different tasks at the same time.

■■ Productive and economical inspection ■■ Rapid installation and configuration ensure fast setup times ■■ Convenient setup in just three steps

When the same or different materials are joined to each other, lack of mechanical stability and sealing is a recurring problem. This is why first-class joining technologies are required in such sensitive areas as medical technology, electronics, and the food industry. Both ultrasonic and vibration welding offer the best preconditions for this secure joining. These technologies reduce processing time.

Yet ultrasonic and vibration welding still need to be monitored during the process. High-precision Balluff position measurement systems and versatile vision sensors make this possible. They support the process and help meet the high requirements for the product.

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Robot-assisted automation tasks can be found throughout the plastics industry. The result is still often complex and costly network topology requiring time-consuming wiring, maintenance and replace-ment. Because wear and broken cables need to be dealt with.

Help is already there in many locations in the form of inductive couplers, which send signals and power without contact, and the easy to install communications standard IO-Link, which requires only an unshielded, three-conductor standard industrial cable.

IO-Link reduces the wiring effort and offers transparency down to the last meter. Every sensor is integrated into the fieldbus level. And for IO-Link devices continuous diagnostics and parameterization are provided by the controller. The benefits are clear: significant savings in time and money as well as high system availability.

The Balluff IO-Link portfolio with masters, hubs and intelligent sensors offers an incomparably wide selection for such efficiency.

Automation and Robotics – with Great FlexibilityWhy a simple network topology means high system availability.

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Simple tool changingInductive couplers are used for prompt gripper changing, to eliminate manual insertion of mechanical connectors. The quick-disconnect units are easy to handle and provide maximum flexibility.

■■ Non-contact signal and power transmission■■ No mechanical wear ■■ Plug-and-play

Bundling signals – reducing costsIO-Link sensor hubs made of plastic or metal collect the signals from the sensors embedded in the gripper and pass them along to the controller. Connected to a 16× IO-Link master, it is now able to bundle the signals from up to 272 sensors. This reduces wiring effort and weight while lowering costs.

■■ Easy to install■■ Central parameter setting■■ Continuous diagnostics

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Detecting end positions on the pneumatic cylinderIn order to reliably carry out all the movements on a tire building machine, magnetic cylinder sensors reliably detect the end positions of the piston in the pneumatic cylinder. They replace wear-prone reed switches and offer long service life.

■■ Precise switching point■■ Also for short stroke cylinders■■ Versions with temperature rating to 105 °C

Slider positioningHigh fitting accuracy means each tire layer must be precisely fed, wound and cut. Micropulse transducers position the sliders with extreme precision, so the winding is performed as needed and the tire build is correct.

■■ Highly precise and wear-free■■ For harsh environments■■ Impervious to vibration

Tire Building Machines – Precision Layer after LayerLong-life sensors guarantee minimal changeover times and high efficiency.

Tire manufacturers are burdened with even greater demands: the quality requirements of the automobile industry continue to rise. At the same time, tire manufacturing needs to remain economical. This means tire building machines have to be operated as efficiently as possible.

To address production of different batch sizes with minimal change-over times, Balluff offers advanced technology for the tire building machine. High-quality sensors detect end positions of the pneumatic cylinders, position the sliders for the correct tire build, or monitor for liner sag. This supports sophisticated machine designs, increases productivity and ensures high system availability.

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Checking roll diameterIn order to continuously provide the winding roll with tread strips for the green tire, the roll diameter is continuously monitored. This is made possible using distance sensors, which also perform sag control. The difficult-to-detect black layers have no effect.

■■ Absolute, distance-proportional analog signal■■ Compact, solid and reliable■■ Also available with IO-Link

Positioning the conveyor beltInclination sensors reliably monitor the tilt movements of the conveyor belt. This allows the belt to be accurately guided when it needs to be moved for the next work steps.

■■ Precise position monitoring■■ High accuracy to 0.1° and extremely low temperature drift■■ Extended temperature range –40...85 °C

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Monitoring the closing movementWhen the green tire is pressed into the hot mold under high pressure with hot water, the heating press must be tightly closed. A secure closing movement is ensured by Micropulse transducers.

■■ Profile designs for easy installation■■ Resistant to vibration■■ Reliable, even at high temperatures

Pressure monitoring where the action isThe wide temperature range of –40 to 125 °C and the reliable measuring technology of the pressure transmitters enable accurate pressure monitoring directly in the press. The solid transmitters have a flexible use. Eleven different pressure ranges, voltage or current output as well as various process connections are available.

■■ Extended temperature range■■ Stainless steel housing.■■ Great product variety

Curing Presses – with the Greatest Possible Repeat AccuracyHigh-quality, versatile technology ensures consistent tire quality.

The tire gets its final shape in curing presses. This means the components involved must withstand the harsh conditions of vulcanizing the green tires. In addition to heat and pressure, aggressive fluids such as releasing agents or special hydraulic oils need to be overcome.

Balluff has mastered the entire array of sensor operating principles and products with varied operating principles and offers high-quality, sturdy and long-life technology: contamination resistant and high-precision linear displacement systems whose repeat accuracy always ensures consistent results. Pressure sensors for high tem-peratures, which enable uniform pressure for every press process. High-temperature rated inductive sensors for cost-effective end position control. Or high-performance network technology, which ensures precise control of the pneumatic cylinders.

Balluff sensors are versatile and provide optimal solutions to ensure first-class tire quality.

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Controlling pneumatic cylindersAll the pneumatic lines come together in the control cabinet. With IO-Link valve terminal plugs, valve terminals are connected to the power supply using a simple industrial cable. This makes reliable movement of the pneumatic cylinders easy to control. IO-Link reduces wiring effort, saves cable and hose material.

■■ Compact adapter housing■■ Pin compatible with a wide range of valve terminals■■ Controls up to 24 solenoids

Perfect handling of the curing pressThe broad application range of our high-quality sensors supports every step of the curing press and ensures an optimal process. Photoelectric sensors reliably detect black rubber. Pressure sensors reliably monitor process media such as hydraulic fluids. And high- temperature rated inductive sensors monitor end positions at little cost.

■■ For high temperatures■■ Resistant to lubricants■■ Durable seals

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Mold ID – with Absolute ReliabilityAutomatic documentation ensures optimal use of the injection molds.

Molds are subject to wear and tear and must be regularly main-tained. The regularity of inspection often depends on the experience of individual employees or handwritten notes that are not available to everyone. In many cases, therefore, maintenance and inspection are frequently carried out only if the produced parts no longer meet the required quality standards or if the mold malfunctions.

Mold ID makes this a thing of the past. Mold ID ensures condition-based maintenance of the molds without mold logs, which are cumbersome to keep and subject to errors. Because all relevant data, such as drawing number, number of shots, last maintenance or service life, is automatically saved on the mold and can be retrieved at any time. This makes the use of injection molds traceable and ensures their optimum utilization. And this in turn extends runtime, contributes to operational reliability, increases the systems' produc-tivity and improves efficiency.

Another advantage: Mold ID is an autonomous system. All machines can be upgraded individually, without the manufacturer and regard-less of the location.

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Preheating station

Production of plastic parts in injection molding machines

Warehouse with injection molds

Inspection and need-based maintenance of the mold tools

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Optimal use of moldsAutomatic documentation of the mold's usage using RFID reduces unplanned downtimes. A separate shot counter records all produc-tion cycles. All the data is available on a data carrier – on the mold or on the multi-coupling. And the tool status can be directly displayed on the machine.

■■ Overview of the life cycle of the mold currently in the machine■■ Mobile readout of the data using a smart phone or RFID handheld reader

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Effects and cost-effectivenessThrough the automatic documentation of the shots and the notes concerning timely maintenance of the molds, a Mold ID system contributes to the increased efficiency of injection molding machines and molds. This has a positive effect on your key performance indicators – for example, on the OEE (overall equipment effective-ness) – because Mold ID ensures the availability and quality of the molds.

The sample calculation of amortization time or ROI (return on investment) on this page shows that different criteria influence profitability. Therefore the various areas are calculated separately (V1 to V3). Taken as a whole, it becomes apparent that the invest-ment in Mold ID pays off after a short time and saves money (V4).

Mold ID – Transparency in Mold HandlingCondition-based maintenance increases the return on investment of injection molding machines.

ROI calculation

InformationNumber of machines 25 unitsNumber of molds 120 unitsHourly rate of the machine € 65.00Cost per employee per hour € 35.00Time in minutes for the documentation after changing a mold 5 min.Mold changes per day and machine 3 ×Time spent on maintenance of a mold 5 hoursNumber of preventive maintenance cases per year and mold 6 ×Savings from maintenance based on shot number instead of preventive, time-based maintenance 1 ×

ROI calculation V1 – Documentation V2 – Downtime V3 – Maintenance V4 = V1 + V2 + V3ROI = Investment in € € 125,282.50 € 125,282.50 € 125,282.50 € 125,282.50Savings in € per year € 54,687.50 € 85,937.50 € 21,000.00 € 143,395.83Amortization after 3.44 years 1.46 years 5.97 years 0.87 years

Input fieldResult/fixed

ResultTime for documentation on one day 375 min.Documentation effort in one year 93,750 min.Costs for the documentation per year € 54,688.00 (V1)

Savings per machine: Reduction in unscheduled downtime

0.25 hours

Savings per day € 343.75Savings per year € 85,937.50 (V2)

Time currently spent on preventive maintenance of the molds 3,600.00 hrs/yrSavings maintenance based on shot number 600.00 hrs/yrSavings for maintenance € 21,000.00 (V3)

One-time investment € 125,282.50

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■■ Adding data carrier■■ Specifying limit values■■ Defining names■■ Writing to data carrier

■■ Shot counter■■ Detecting movement■■ Feedback to system

■■ RFID■■ Data from the system■■ Writing to the data carrier on the mold

■■ System■■ Comparing data■■ Updating the status■■ Activation of SmartLight

■■ Reading out data■■ Defining new limit value■■ Writing data to data carrier

Initialization Counting Writing Comparing Reset

One-time Cyclical Maintenance

Application description The functions of Mold ID can be divided into different phases. Examples of these phases are shown below.

Components of the Mold ID systemData carriers, shot counter, RFID unit, mobile terminals and Mold ID unit: They let you manage every single mold regardless of the ambient conditions.

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Application Product family Sample product Functions, interfaces and properties

Material handlingDetecting levels in silos Ultrasonic sensors BUS BUS000E 80×80 mm, analog output 0...10 V,

operating range 600...6000 mm

Detecting limits (min/max) in hoppers

Capacitive sensors BCS BCS00NH M30×1.5, Global version (worldwide availability and applicability, good price/performance ratio), level detection, M12 connection

Detecting levels in granulate dryers

High-temperature rated capacitive sensors BCS

BCS00A1 M18×1, unshielded, high-temperature rated to +250 °C, please order sensor amplifier separately

Sensor amplifier for capacitive sensors BCS without internal amplifier

BAE00L9 Standard version, narrow design, mountable on DIN rail, M12 connection

Identify couplings at coupling stations

Industrial RFID system BIS BIS00YL Data carrier, Ø 8 mm, memory capacity 112 bytes

BIS013Z Read/write head, Ø 14.5 mm, for connecting to BIS-V processor units

BIS00U9 BIS V processor unit, EtherCAT, connect up to four read/write heads, with IO-Link interface, other fieldbus versions available

Injection moldingMeasuring ejector movement Inductive transducer system BIW BIW1-A310-... Profile, analog output 0...10 V,

sampling rate typ. 32 kHz, measuring lengths up to 750 mm

Measuring close movement Micropulse transducers BTL BTL7-V50E-... Profile, with EtherCAT interface, measures up to 16 positions, stroke lengths up to 7620 mm

Measuring movement of the injection unit

Micropulse transducers BTL BTL6-A500-... Flat profile, analog output 0...10 V, measuring range programmable, stroke lengths up to 4572 mm

Measuring injection movement Magnetically coded position and angle measurement system BML

BML-S1G0-... Absolute measuring principle, SSI, resolution to 1 µm, traverse speed 10 m/s,

Measuring clamping force on tie bars

Inductive distance sensors BAW BAW001P M12×1, analog output 0...10 V, measuring range up to 2 mm, IP67

Monitoring end positions on core pulls

Inductive mini-sensors BES BES02J2 M5×0.5, switching distance 0.5 mm, temperature rated to +120 °C, 2 m silicon cable

Inductive pressure rated sensors BES BHS0058 M8×1, switching distance 1.5 mm, pressure rated to 500 bar, 2 m PUR cable

Monitoring pressures on hydraulic power units

Pressure sensors BSP BSP008Z 0...40 bar, analog output 0...10 V with one programmable switching point, IO-Link interface

Detecting plastic in the mold High-temperature and high-pressure rated capacitive sensor BCS

BCS00TC M12×1, length 38.5 mm, high-temperature rated to +250 °C, high-pressure rated to 150 bar, please order sensor amplifier separately

Sensor amplifier for capacitive sensors BCS without internal amplifier

BAE00KH Standard version, narrow design, mountable on DIN rail, 2 m PUR cable

Blow moldingMeasuring closing and travel movements

Micropulse transducer BTL BTL7-V50E-... Profile, with EtherCAT interface, measures up to 16 positions, stroke lengths up to 7620 mm

Collecting signals from standard sensors

IO-Link modules BNI BNI0077 EtherCAT-IO-Link master, 8× IO-Link 1.1, 16× I/O, IP 67, additional fieldbus types available

Counterfeit protection, monitoring mold halves

Industrial RFID system BIS BIS004A Data carrier, Ø 10 mm, memory capacity 2000 bytes

BIS013H Read/write head, M12×1, for connecting to BIS-V processor units

BIS00U9 BIS V processor unit, EtherCAT, connect up to four read/write heads, with IO-Link interface, other fieldbus versions available

Filling bottles Micropulse transducer BTL, filling level sensor SF

BTL5-E17-...-SF-... FDA- and Ecolab-certified, IP69K, analog output 4...20 mA, temperatures up to 130 °C (1 hr)

Based on the application, the selection table shows you the associated product family and a sample product. At www.balluff.com you can enter the product family or sample product to obtain detailed technical information.

Product SelectionThe right sensor for every application.

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Subject to modification and errors. The specifications in the catalog and/or in the data sheets apply.

Application Product family Sample product Functions, interfaces and properties

Bonding and joining technologyPrecise welding head positioning Magnetically coded position and

angle measurement system BMLBML-S2B0-... Incremental measuring principle, resolution to 50 µm,

output RS422, absolute versions available

Monitoring workpiece position Photoelectric sensors BOS BOS0160 Series BOS Q08M, PNP NO, red light, diffuse with background suppression, M8 connector, detection range 5...50 mm

Monitoring workpiece presence Through-beam fork sensors BGL BGL0023 PNP NO/NC, red light, slot width 80 mm, slot depth 54 mm, M8 connector

Ensuring workpiece quality Vision Sensor BVS BVS0003 Standard lens 8 mm, 8 adjustable tools, check up to 32 features per inspection

Robotics and automationSimple tool changing Inductive couplers BIC BIC0070,

BIC007140×40 mm, bi-directional version, working range 1...5 mm, with IO-Link interface

Collecting sensor signals IO-Link modules BNI BNI0077 EtherCAT-IO-Link master, 8× IO-Link 1.1, 16× I/O, IP 67, additional fieldbus types available

Tire building machinesDetecting end positions on pneumatic cylinders

Magnetic cylinder sensors BMF, standard version

BMF006U PNP NO, for T-slots, compact design, with LED, 2 m PUR cable

Magnetic cylinder sensors BMF, reed version

BMF008P AC/DC NO, reed switch with LED, for T-slots, compact design, 3 m PVC cable

Controlling centric winding Micropulse transducer BTL, flat profile series

BTL6-U110-... Flat profile, with IO-Link interface 1.1, programmable measuring length, strokes up to 4572 mm

Checking sag Photoelectric distance sensors BOD000T Series BOD 21M, working range 500 mm, laser, resolution 100 µm, analog output 4...20 mA, M12 connector

Monitoring roll diameter Photoelectric distance sensors BOD001H Series BOD 66M, working range 600 mm, laser, resolution 100 µm, analog output 1...10 V and an additional switching output

Checking tilt movements on material feed equipment

Inclination sensors BSI BSI0002 Measuring range ±45°, resolution ±0.01°, analog output 4...20 mA, metal housing, M8 connector

Curing pressesMonitoring the closing movement of the press

Micropulse transducer BTL BTL7-E500-... Rod style, analog output 4...20 mA, programmable measuring range, strokes up to 7620 mm

BTL7-E501-... Profile, analog output 4...20 mA, programmable measuring range, strokes up to 7620 mm

Wireless transmission of sensor signals

Inductive couplers BIC BIC005C, BIC005A

40×40 mm, unidirectional version, working range 1...5 mm, with IO-Link interface

Monitoring handling tasks and end position

Inductive sensors BES BES01C8 M12×1, PNP NO, with LED, switching distance 2 mm, IP68, M12 connector

BES04CK M12×1, PNP NO, temperature range –25...+160 °C, switching distance 2 mm, IP 69K, 2 m FEP cable

Photoelectric sensors BOS BOS013H Series BOS 18M, PNP NO/NC, with LED, detection range 0...350 mm, M12 connector

BOS01CL Series BOS 50K, retro-reflective, red light, detection range 0.1...18 m, M12 connector

Capacitive sensors BCS BCS001F Disc Ø 22×4 mm, shielded, perfect for detecting rubber, please order sensor amplifier separately

Sensor amplifier for capacitive sensors BCS without internal amplifier

BAE00L9 Standard version, narrow design, mountable on DIN rail, M12 connection

Magnetic cylinder sensors BMF BMF00C9 For T-slots, V-Twin (two sensor heads), IP 67, 0.3 m cable with M12 connector

Light-band sensor BLA BLA0001 Light-band width 50 mm, max. distance 2 m, laser, 2× analog output 0...10 V or 4...20 mA switchable

Sending bundled signals from valve terminals

Valve terminal plug BNI BNI001K Actuators, valve terminal and pneumatics can be turned off individually, 24 outputs, compact size, LED indicator

Monitoring pressures Pressure transmitter BSP BSP ...-DV004-... Pressure ranges selectable from –1...600 bar, analog output 0...10 V DC, process connection G¼“

Mold IDIndustry 4.0 Industrial RFID system BIS BIS00R5 Data screw in steel housing, IP68/x9K,

storage temperature to +95 °C

BIS00YE High-temperature rated data carrier, PPS plastic, IP 68, storage temperature to +220 °C

BIS00EJ Read/write head with integrated processor unit, RS232, M30×1.5, IP67, working temperature +70 °C

Mold ID processor BSG0011 Stand-alone processor, Ethernet connection, WLAN, Web-Services, solid housing

Handheld BIS M-87_-... Mobile reading and writing of BIS data carriers, with display and touch screen, WLAN optional

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