Distance sensors

From micron to mile – at home in any space

Automation is forging ahead in all areas of industry with no sign of stopping. And right at the forefront are distance sensors and detection and ranging solutions from SICK. As intelligent sources of data, they deliver precise information for nearly any application. Over any distance, in all environments. Equipped with highly developed technologies and diverse interfaces. Discover a unique range of services unparalleled throughout the world which unites comprehensive knowledge and extraordinary capacity for innovation. Comprehensive performance and boundless flexibility – combined for your success.

Laser triangulation

Triangulation is based on distance measurement through angle calculation. The sensor projects a light spot onto the object to be detected. The light reflected from the object hits the receiver array of the sensor at an angle that depends on the distance. The distance of the object is determined based on the position of the light spot on the receiver element.

Optical time-of-flight

In time-of-flight measurement (optical time-of-flight), the distance between the sensor and object is derived from the measured time which passes between when the sensor emits the light pulse (laser diode, LED, ...) and the reflection returns back to the receiver.

Ultrasonic time of flight

With the time-of-flight measurement with ultrasonics, the sensor emits an acoustic pulse that is reflected by the object being detected. The time required for the pulse to go from the sensor to the object and come back again is measured and evaluated and converted into the respective distance.

Rugged multi-talent

From the smallest to very large distances: in a variety of indoor and outdoor applications, distance sensors from SICK measure and detect distances based on ultrasound, light or radar. In any environment, on various surfaces and individually adapted to the respective task. Even adverse ambient conditions such as dust, dirt, or fog hardly affect the measurement result.

Level monitoring

Level control of liquids and bulk materials with ultrasonic distance sensors offers process reliability independent of the material, even under adverse environmental conditions such as dust, dirt or mist.

Positioning, presence monitoring, collision protection

Large-scale detection of objects with different shapes and reflective properties via ultrasonic technology maximizes machine flexibility for reliable positioning, presence control and collision protection.

Precise and reliable measurement

Rugged distance sensors precisely and reliably detect the distance of the log to the deflector. The Dx50-2 therefore ensures that the log is fed perfectly onto the conveyor belt, even under very harsh conditions.

Precise positioning

In intralogistics, sensors from SICK support the optimal positioning of robot grippers from great distances by means of highly accurate edge detection of logistics boxes of any color.

Monitoring of assembly processes

The OD Mini uses triangulation technology to control assembly processes in series production. Due to its small design, it is extremely flexible and can be used in many other applications.

Quality check with displacement sensors

The OD5000 is the upper class of high-precision measuring triangulation sensors. Highly precise and quick coating processes in battery production can be monitored inline, optimizing the quality of serial products.