Washdown photoelectric sensors handle high temperatures, chemical sprays in filling machines

摘要

Packaging machines endure high pressure chemical sprays and temperatures from 20 ℃to 100 ℃, which can eat through traditional sensors like a kid in a candy store. Elopak, a New Hudson, Ml, maker of carton-based packaging systems for non-carbonated liquid food and nonfood products, endured problems associated with sensors that were not rugged enough for its aseptic filling machines. Seeking fewer sensor failures and better support, Michael Baiiinger. Elopak manager of electrical engineering, and his team searched for a position sensor that better matched application requirements, including ability to withstand high temperatures.