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Sensors
TRI-TRONICS® is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-quality, high-performance photoelectric sensors and fiber optic light guides that are ideal for use in demanding industrial automation applications.
Experience Unmatched Sensor Performance
What truly sets our sensors apart is their exceptional real-world reliability and speed. Designed to outperform the competition, our sensors deliver output performance measurable in microseconds—far surpassing the millisecond response times of other products. Imagine the transformative impact such precision and speed can bring to your applications!
Fiber Optics
Precision sensors for detecting objects in tight spaces or harsh environments using flexible light-guiding fibers.
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Fiber Optic Amplifiers
Devices that enhance the performance of fiber optic sensors by amplifying light signals for increased accuracy.
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Photoelectric Sensors
Reliable sensors that detect objects by sensing changes in light reflected from or interrupted by the target.
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Label & Fork Sensors
Specialized sensors for detecting labels or edges with high precision, ideal for labeling and packaging systems.
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Luminescence & Color Sensing
Advanced solutions for detecting subtle differences in color and brightness across a variety of surfaces and spectrums.
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Registration Mark Sensors
High-performance sensors specifically designed to detect transparent objects like glass or plastic.
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Clear Object Sensors
High-performance sensors specifically designed to detect transparent objects like glass or plastic.
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Measurement Sensors
Advanced sensors used to provide precise distance, size, or positioning measurements for industrial applications.
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Applications
At Tri-Tronics, we offer a diverse range of high-performance sensors designed to meet the needs of modern industrial applications. Our sensor portfolio includes photoelectric sensors, fiber optic sensors, and measurement sensors, all engineered for precision, durability, and versatility. Whether you’re working in packaging, manufacturing, robotics, or automation, our solutions deliver unmatched accuracy and reliability, even in challenging environments.
When Accuracy & Reliability Matter.
Our sensors are trusted across industries for their ability to detect, measure, and monitor with exceptional performance. From ensuring seamless operations on high-speed production lines to safeguarding equipment in harsh environments, Tri-Tronics sensors are designed to enhance efficiency, reduce downtime, and support innovation in industrial automation.
What is Diffuse Sensing?
Optical Proximity Sensors provide precise detection using integrated light source and receiver technology, making them ideal for challenging applications where only one side of the detection path is accessible.
- Integrated Design: Combines the light source and receiver in one housing for compact and efficient operation.
- Beam Technology: The light source emits a diverging beam, collected by a wide-angle receiving lens or bifurcated fiber optic light guide for accurate detection.
- Single-Sided Detection: Ideal for scenarios where access to both sides of the detection path is not possible, such as objects on a conveyor belt.
- Background Suppression: Reduces interference from shiny or reflective surfaces by adjusting the sensor's angle of incidence.
- High-Performance Applications: Equipped with high-gain amplifiers and contrast indicators for detecting objects with minimal light-level differences from the background.
- Detection Range: Capable of detecting small objects as close as 1/8 inch and larger objects up to 6 feet away.
How Does Retroreflective & Polarized Retroreflective Sensors Work?
Tri-Tronics® Retroreflective and Polarized Retroreflective Sensors offer reliable solutions for long-range and challenging sensing applications, with specialized features to ensure accuracy and reduce interference.
- Dual lens or bifurcated fiber optic light guides align the transmitted and received beams along the same axis.
- Detects object presence or absence by sensing interruptions in the light beam path.
- Cost-effective and easy to install for general-purpose sensing.
What is Thru-Beam Sensing?
The Opposed Mode of sensing, also known as Beam Break sensing, is one of the most reliable methods for detecting opaque objects in challenging environments.
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Utilizes two separate devices:
- A light source to transmit the beam.
- A receiver to detect the beam.
- Detection occurs when an object interrupts or diminishes the light beam's intensity.
- Key benefits:
- Provides reliable detection in dusty, dirty, and moisture-laden environments.
- Ideal for detecting opaque products.
- While alignment and installation may require additional effort, its advantages outweigh the challenges in adverse conditions.
- Remember: When opaque, go Beam Break.
TRI-TRONICS distributors can be found all over the world.
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We welcome you to challenge us with your most difficult sensing inquiries. Our team of experts is always up for a challenge, and we'll work quickly to provide you with the best possible solution for your unique needs.
