Standex Detect - Metal Detection Proximity Sensors
Metal detection sensors identify the presence of steel or other ferrous materials. They are used in automation, safety, and machinery applications where reliable detection of metal components is essential.
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Magnetic Float NBR or Nitrile Butadiene Rubber floats have excellent resistance to petroleum-derived liquids such as oil and gasoline and can be used in high temperature applications as well. Magnetic Float PA or Polyamide floats are made of nylon, have a very high strength-to-weight ratio making them shock and abrasion resistant, enduring a pressure of 5 bar (73 PSI or 0.5 MPa). Magnetic Float PP (polypropylene) are rugged, highly resistant to many chemical solvents, bases and acids and have a water absorption of only 0.1%. V2A Floats are made of rust-proof stainless steel and are resistant to high temperatures making them ideal for the Food & Beverage industry among others.
All plugs ship with Skydrol (BMS3-11) Compatible O-Rings, Viton® Cuff and Four Metal Clamps. Parts in compliance with all SMOT document requirements.
- Available in single and dual pack versions
- Sensor simulation available to provide thermistor, strain gauges, heater loads, and cell bypass/short.
- Battery behavior easily modified via spreadsheet download to simulate any battery topology including Nickel Metal Hydride, Lithium Ion, and Nickel Cadmium
- Flexible Database Operation
- Fully Programmable
- Completely Configurable
- Attention To Spacecraft Safety
- Eliminates the need for test flight batteries and their associated issues
Discover our full range of high-performance bare permanent magnets, engineered for precision sensing, actuation, and industrial applications. This section features Samarium Cobalt (SmCo), Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt (AlNiCo), Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB), and Hard Ferrite magnets, each offering unique magnetic properties suited for demanding environments. Whether you need high-temperature stability, strong magnetic force, or cost-effective durability, our bare magnets deliver reliable performance across automotive, medical, and industrial sectors.
Reliable Switching in a Small Footprint
The miniature reed switch series features compact, power-efficient magnetic switches with glass body lengths ranging from 9 to 14 mm. Designed for precision and versatility, these switches operate with no power consumption in their normally open state, making them ideal for energy-sensitive applications.
Available in a wide range of switching characteristics, including close differential, high current, mercury wetted, high-performance, and SPDT (changeover) configurations, this series supports diverse design requirements across industries. Their small footprint makes them especially valuable in miniaturized systems such as semiconductor testing equipment and medical devices, while also serving critical roles in telecommunications, security, automotive, appliances, and industrial automation.
ProPhotonix offers a versatile range of LED Area Lights designed to deliver exceptional performance across diverse applications. The SpecBright™ LED Area Lights standout for their unparalleled uniformity and impressive brightness, achieved through advanced Chip-on-Board LED technology. The UVC-Pro Area Light provides a groundbreaking solution with its stackable 265nm light, ideal for machine vision, fluorescence detection, and disinfection.
Our area lights are engineered for high-intensity illumination and superior uniformity, ensuring consistent and reliable results even in the most demanding environments.
- The BX2 Series of edge-lit backlights provides a highly diffuse source of illumination, packed within a thin and thermally efficient housing.
- The BX2 allows for configuration with polarization or collimation. A backlight configured with collimation is best suited for applications requiring a higher degree of edge clarity when imaging object silhouettes.
- This second edition of our edge-lit backlight series is more than twice as bright as previous BX and CX models.
- As with most planar backlight designs, this product is useful for edge detection, part location & orientation identification, presence & absence, hole detection and object gauging.
- The DF242 is characterized as a Large Low Angle Dark Field ring light.
- Precisely aimed LEDs provide a very low angle of incidence, radial illumination pattern.
- A scratch on a sheet of glass is a good example of a defect that can be detected easily with a low-angle dark field illuminator.
- With a light intensity of 24kLux at a working distance of 1” (25mm), the DF242 is perfect for imaging problems with medium sized fields of view.
- A 35mm field of view is standard with optional fields of view of 45 and 70mm.
- Available in a range of wavelengths from UV to IR.
*Engineered to provide comparable optical characteristics to our previous RL1660.
Reed position sensors offer a versatile and contactless solution for detecting movement and position using magnetic fields. Built around a reed switch mechanism, these sensors operate by opening or closing in response to a nearby magnet, enabling precise and repeatable switching. Available in a wide range of sizes, mounting styles, and electrical configurations, they are ideal for applications in industrial automation, medical devices, fluid level monitoring, and consumer electronics. Their solid-state design ensures long operational life, resistance to shock and vibration, and compatibility with low-voltage systems.
Standex Detect
Standex Detect delivers precision-engineered Reed switches, sensors, relays and emerging technologies that empower innovation across industries. With a legacy rooted in reliability, we help customers solve complex challenges in automation, transportation, energy, and test and measurement; enabling smarter, safer, and more connected systems worldwide.