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Laser beam sensor

The LA511 laser beam sensor from Ramco Electric (West DesMoines, IA) complies with 21CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 FDA regulations. It has a sensing field of 15 mm x 500 mm and offers repeatability of 10 meters.

Pw 25651 The La5lasbea 3

Minimum sensing target is .1 mm dia. Applications include edge control, height detection, broken bit detection and diameter check on extruded wire.

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