Minimum sensing target is .1 mm dia. Applications include edge control, height detection, broken bit detection and diameter check on extruded wire.
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.
Sep 30, 1995
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