Sensors

Industrial Sensors for Automation & Manufacturing

IBIS Electro-Products supplies industrial sensors for automation, detection, measurement, positioning, inspection, and process monitoring applications. Our sensor portfolio includes ultrasonic sensors, optical sensors, fork sensors, frame and window light barriers, ring and tube sensors, light curtains, fiber-optic sensing, vehicle loop detection, and other specialized sensing technologies for industrial machinery and automated production systems.

Sensor products are available from manufacturers including Microsonic, di-soric, Dietz, NorthStar Controls, and AECO. Microsonic is a key source for ultrasonic sensing solutions, while di-soric and Dietz provide a broad range of optical and specialized industrial sensor technologies.

Applications range from non-contact distance measurement, object and small-part detection, web edge, label, splice, and double-sheet monitoring, positioning, and robotic reference checking to vehicle detection, machine illumination, and production-line inspection.

Sensor selection depends on factors including target material, sensing distance, required accuracy, response speed, available mounting space, output/interface requirements, and operating environment. Browse the sensor categories below or contact IBIS for assistance selecting an appropriate sensor for your application.

IBIS Electro-Products provides industrial sensor selection and application support for automation, machinery, and manufacturing applications.

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How to Choose an Industrial Sensor

The right sensor depends on the target, sensing task, required range, response characteristics, installation space, output/interface, and operating environment.

  • Target material: Identify whether the sensor must detect metal, plastic, glass, paper, film, liquid, labels, small components, or other target materials.
  • Sensing distance: Confirm the required detection or measurement range and the available clearance between the sensor and target.
  • Detection or measurement: Determine whether the application requires simple presence detection, a switching point, or continuous distance or position measurement.
  • Object size and geometry: Small parts, narrow edges, openings, transparent materials, and irregular surfaces may require a more specialized sensor design.
  • Response and repeatability: High-speed counting, label detection, web control, and precision positioning may require faster response or tighter repeatability.
  • Output and interface: Verify the required switching output, analog signal, IO-Link interface, or other control connection.
  • Housing and mounting: Consider available installation space, sensor shape, connector orientation, and mounting requirements.
  • Operating environment: Account for dust, oil, moisture, vibration, temperature, background objects, and other conditions that may affect sensing performance.

For applications where several sensing technologies could work, IBIS can help compare the available sensor types and identify an appropriate solution.

Need help selecting an industrial sensor?

IBIS can assist with sensor selection, replacement-part identification, application review, and product availability.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Industrial Sensors

IBIS supplies ultrasonic, optical, fork, frame, ring, light curtain, fiber-optic, vehicle detection, robotic reference, web and label sensing, and other specialized industrial sensor products for automation and manufacturing applications.

IBIS supplies sensor products from manufacturers including Microsonic, di-soric, Dietz, Northstar Controls, and AECO. Product availability varies by sensing technology and application.

Ultrasonic sensors use sound waves to detect objects or measure distance, while optical sensors use emitted and received light. Ultrasonic sensing can be useful where target colour, transparency, or surface appearance makes optical detection more difficult, while optical sensors can offer very precise and high-speed detection in suitable applications.

Start with the target material, required sensing distance, detection or measurement task, object size, response requirements, available mounting space, output/interface, and operating environment. These factors help determine whether an ultrasonic, optical, fork, frame, ring, or other sensor type is the better fit.

Yes. Provide the existing manufacturer and part number, along with the application requirements when available. IBIS can help identify current availability and review possible replacement or alternative sensor options.