Smart sensor technology for horizontal and vertical flowpack machines
Smart sensors for precise detection, even on demanding surfaces, and reliable packaging processes.
Your advantages with Baumer sensor solutions: high process reliability with the widest range of packaging materials in every sector, broad functional reserve capacity even under demanding conditions, and seamless integration thanks to precise 3D CAD data that maps the beam path of optical sensors.
Your advantages with Baumer sensor solutions
- High process reliability with the widest range of packaging materials in every sector
- Broad functional reserve capacity even under demanding conditions
- Seamless integration with precise 3D CAD data
Precise detection of height and position
Intuitive profile measurement
Measure, control and report object height and orientation with profile sensors and optical object detection.
Precise mechanical adjustments with repeatability
Full alignment of different formats with Spindle Position Displays for format adjustments.
Simple integration of speed monitoring
Reliable control and smoothly running processes with incremental encoders, absolute multi-turn encoders and bearingless encoders.
Precise object infeed
Precise object positioning in highly dynamic processes
Precise edge detection with qTarget referencing the beam path to mounting holes: optical object detection, rotary encoders.
Real-time cross-seal monitoring
Reliable cross-sealing with fiber-optic sensors reduces unplanned stops.
Efficient monitoring of packaging material
Detection of packaging material reserve and transparent film end
Minimizes waste and downtime through dual-channel integration and micrometer-level precision measurement: ultrasonic sensors, dual-channel optical sensors.
Six innovative sensor technologies for active film tension control
The technology best suited to your machine concept: optical, ultrasonic, inductive, rotary encoder, inclination, force sensors.
Ultra-fast detection of film end
Proximity sensor with sub-1.3 ms response time: high-speed ultrasonic sensors, ultrasonic double-sheet detection.
Guaranteed packaging quality
Precise sensor technology for uninterrupted film processing: distance sensors, ultrasonic through-beam sensors, contrast/luminance sensors, edge sensors.
Safety in the sealing process
Early detection of faulty seals
Improves overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) by preventing waste and unplanned machine stops: force sensors, miniature inductive position monitoring, inductive distance sensors.
Early detection of faults, variable print data inspection
Precise detection of non-conformities prevents costly damage: optical object detection, smart vision, industrial cameras, identification systems.
Application-specific consulting for fault reporting in system integration
Seamless connectivity via standardized interfaces: IO-Link, OPC UA, Profinet, EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP, GigE, Camera Link Full (cable/connectivity solutions).
Continuous process optimization
Machine optimization through evaluation of smart sensor data obtained from force sensors.
Learn more about Baumer's other packaging solutions
Discover our full range of sensor solutions for primary, secondary and end-of-line packaging, as well as labeling.
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