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Summary During semi-automated heat staking of assemblies for domestic white goods, manufacturers use light curtains to preserve operator safety without compromising production throughput. The active optoelectronic protective device (AOPD), mounted directly in front of each bench-mounted heat-press, prevents the press-head from descending if it detects any intrusion in the working area, halting the operating cycle immediately. Application Heat-staking is a popular process for fasteni …

Summary Fault-free assembly is ensured and downtime minimized in automated facilities for high volume consumer goods assembly. Rugged inductive sensors detect the presence and position of equipment or components at each stage to ensure that parts are correctly aligned and ready for the next operation. Sensors must be accurate and responsive. In addition, an IO-Link interface offers the advantages of digital communication without the need for special cabling. Application Manufacturer …

Summary A US manufacturer of aerosol cans needs to ensure that, for each can, only one bottom is inserted into the press that applies and crimps the bottom to the can body. This checking must be accomplished without physical contact while the product is moving. Application The application involves a conveyor with a stainless steel glide plate backed by a permanent magnet to ensure that can bottoms travel perfectly flat on the belt transporting them to the assembly stage …

Summary A Japanese manufacturer of canned products uses inductive sensors with analog outputs in the packaging department to check that closed cartons have the required number of cans inside. The sensor’s analog output enables it to process different can sizes and materials in a final pre-shipment quality check for a range of product types. Application Canned products are fragile, easily crushed or pierced. They are protected during delivery by being tightly packed into sturdy cardboa …

Summary A consumer packaging company supplies toothbrushes in individual blister packs to stores. Production quality checks include final verification that the intended product is present in each blister pack prior to shipment to the store shelf. A fiber-optic solution meets both the technical challenges and space constraints of this application.  Application The customer supplies retail companies with individually blister packed toothbrushes for direct sale to consumers. Befor …