For instance, the measuring range of the scanning Ax20 can be up to 30 mm wide. Object detection is independent of the reflectance properties of material surfaces, delivering precise and reliable results all the time – without any teach-in at all. For applications in packaging machines, where flat materials such as paper foils must be conducted through a machine, this is just as important as the diverse possibilities of utilizing the measured values. Typical fields of use for the Ax20 include the acquisition of measured values for controlling the web edges of continuous materials, such as films or paper, whose passage can be readjusted via the signals of the analog 4-20 mA output. In addition, the Ax20 offers interesting possibilities with respect to position detection. For example, using the Ax20, one can determine the position of paper sheets, stacks of paper or labels reliably.
For decades, SICK has been one of the most innovative companies in the sensor sector. The latest technological knowledge and processes are implemented in innovative products and system solutions. They position SICK as a technology and market leader in the customer segments of factory, logistics and process automation.
More than 50 innovations in sensor and control solutions are planned for 2009. SICK will launch a new product each week as part of its “SICK Innovation Marathon 2009”. All innovations – from No. 1 to No. 52 – are more than just a product: they solve tasks intelligently, efficiently and precisely. And create unbeatable customer advantages.