Telemecanique Sensors
About us
Telemecanique Sensors, a brand with a legacy spanning over 100 years and originating in France, is renowned for its expertise in sensor technologies. Known for its innovative spirit, Telemecanique Sensors has developed solutions that serve the world’s fastest-growing industries, including electromechanical switches and industrial sensors. sensors and electromechanical switches.
Our products are trusted by a wide range of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across industries, such as packaging, hoisting, mobile equipment, material handling, food and beverage, railways, elevators and escalators, water pumping, material working, machine tools and consumer electronics. Our global network of distributors ensures local availability and support for our customers worldwide.
Telemecanique Sensors includes limit switches, pressure sensors, safety switches and sensors, ultrasonic sensors, inductive and capacitive sensors, photoelectric sensors, RFID solutions and connectors leveraging industrial 4.0 advanced communication, such as IO Link communication protocols.
Supported by a global team of 1,500 employees and with more than 100 patents and trademarks, Telemecanique Sensors has solidified its position in the industrial sensor industry through continuous research and development (R&D), technical expertise, and cutting-edge design. Innovation centers across Asia, Europe, and the Americas drive our commitment to materials sensor technology. Most of our 5 manufacturing facilities located in Asia, Europe and the Americas are certified to the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standard, ensuring consistent quality and excellence in our manufacturing processes.
As a brand of the YAGEO Group since November 2023, Telemecanique Sensors continues to expand its capabilities and product offerings, shipping 20 million sensors and switches annually to meet the evolving needs of customers worldwide.
Products & services
Color sensor are the solution for small spaces, allowing to minimize costs!
Benefits ■ Achieve accurate and uniform detection across the entire object by scanning multiple points, using both static and dynamic teach-in methods. ■ Benefit from intelligent diagnostics, visualization, quick job format change, and remote configuration, all made possible by the integrated IO-Link functions. ■ Save time and money with quick and seamless integration into existing applications, thanks to the miniature housing. Features ■ Stable color detection, regardless of distance ■ Determine the colour of the target object ■ Detect objects with different shapes and surface characteristics ■ Different sensing distance from 18 to 150 mm ■ Possibility to choose between IO-Link or standard mode ■ IP67, IP69K and ECOLAB ■ Compact format with metal body material ■ Response time from 50 to 180 μs ■ Switching frequencies between 3 Hz to 3 KHz ■ IO-Link
The laser sensors, XUM, XUT and XUK, with unmatched detection performance!
Unprecedented detection performance: ■ Versatility: Our OEM sensors offer 3 distinct detection modes: diffuse, BGS (Background Suppression) and reflex, ensuring adaptability in a wide range of applications. ■ Exceptional range: With sensing distances spanning from 70 mm to an impressive 13 meters. Our laser sensors cover all your detection needs, from the smallest components to the largest assemblies. ■ Laser precision: Featuring a laser spotlight, our sensors guarantee pinpoint accuracy. So it reads, even for the most intricate object detection. ■ Rapid responsiveness: Boasting a detection speed of up to 10 kHz, these sensors keep your production rate at the highest level. Compact size and robustness ■ Space efficiency: Available in compact, miniature and sub-miniature formats, our sensors are designed to fit easily into the tiniest spaces within your machinery. ■ Durable design: The sensors are built to withstand demanding packaging environments with high IP degree protection. They’re ECOLAB-certified for food and beverage applications, guaranteeing long-lasting performance. ■ Small object & contrast marks detection (for diffuse only): Our laser sensors excel in the detection of small objects and contrast marks, providing accurate precision in packaging processes. Effortless settings and connectivity ■ User-friendly interface: Equipped with a teach button and a visible HMI featuring bright LEDs, Telemecanique Sensors offers a user-friendly setup and monitoring, simplifying your packaging operations. ■ Remote configuration: Our new laser sensors also support remote setting adjustments through IO-Link, providing convenience and adaptability in real-time.
Blue Light Sensors for detection of low-reflectivity objects,
The Blue Light sensors, XUM, XUK, and XUT formats, offer higher intensity for precision detection, particularly for low-reflectivity objects, various materials, and installations in confined spaces. The XUT sensors, in particular, excel in tight places, with reinforced glass-fibre build and multiple teaching methods for precise object detection.
Transparent Sensor: Transparent object detection with or without reflector
These sensors offer a comprehensive solution for transparent object detection ( XUM & XUT), catering to the visual appeal and clarity of transparent packaging, impacting consumer perception and purchasing decisions significantly.
Contrast sensors: Miniature mark reader for packaging machineries
Contrast sensors Finally the XUM miniature mark reader offer four distinct light sources, empowering customers to select the optimal light source for specific materials and contrast marker colors. The range of mark readers includes: White light: for simple contrast detection, cost-effective, and high switching frequency. RGB light: for precise contrast between the mark and the background. Laser light: for detecting very small markers even at a high sensing distance. RGB color light: for accurate color marks on printed packaging.
IO-Link: Increase your machine flexibility with IO-Link solutions
IO-Link is a standardized communication protocol that bridges the gap between sensors and automation systems. It enables intelligent, bi-directional communication, providing real-time data exchange, diagnostics, and parameterization. Data is the foundation of Industry 4.0 and the access to additional sensors data through IO-Link provides real-time process insights to optimize operations, improve product quality and reduce costs. Unlock the full potential of sensors with IO-Link: - Remove complexity with simplified architecture, automatic parameter settings and error free integration option - Reduce your cost with simplified installation and reduction in cables and sensor types - Shorten commissioning time with quick configuration and standard cables - Increase machine uptime and productivity with continuous monitoring of device and sensor performances IO-Link Master IO-Link master is the interface between sensors and PLCs, connecting sensors through IO-Link communication & PLC through the Fieldbus network. IO-Link master enables high speed bi-directional data exchange between the controller and the IO-Link devices, such as sensors that can share data, events & notifications directly to the controller and to the cloud via OPC UA & MQTT protocols.
Limit Switches: Number 1 in limit switches worldwide
Boasting a rich history of limit switch innovation dating back to the early 1900s, we now carry the broadest line of mechanical limit switches available in the industry. Whether your machine application calls for an IEC, NEMA, safety, wireless, or battery-less limit switch, Telemecanique Sensors unparalleled selection of mechanical limit switches and connector options make it easy to find the perfect solution for your machine design. Our limit switches come in standard, heavy duty, compact, miniature, safety, and application-specific models and our wireless and battery-less limit switches are revolutionizing the industry. The wireless and battery-less limit switches have transformed an electronic signal previously traveling through a cable into internet data which can be easily documented and analyzed for maximum efficiency identification. IEC Limit Switches. NEMA Limit Switches. Safety switches. Wireless switches. Battery-less switches. Switches that turn a signal into internet data which enables industrial efficiency analytics. All from the innovative global leader in Limit Switch technology!
Material Handling Applications
We offer a comprehensive line of products to support your material handling applications. Whether you are specifying a detection solution for an automated storage and retrieval system, a conveyor system, or a stretch wrapper machine, Telemecanique Sensors has a sensor solution for you! Check out our Website and click on the different interactive sensor applications to learn more! Or download our application brochure to see how the sensors can be applied to the different tasks.
Sensor solutions for Packaging
Packaging equipment is designed to meet high-performance demands and increasingly stringent end-user requirements, including: High Performance: Modern packaging machines rely on sophisticated automation, needing precise and responsive sensing technologies. Our extensive range of sensor solutions ensures a perfect match for most packaging machine needs. Flexibility: Variability in packaging type, material, format, and size requires continuous adaptation of production lines. Our versatile photoelectric sensors, utilizing several advanced technologies, detect color-dependent materials, slim packages, dark surfaces, and transparent materials—enhancing machine flexibility while reducing the need for multiple machine variants. Cleanability: With growing food safety and traceability requirements, packaging machine cleaning is closely monitored. Our IP67, IP69K, and Ecolab-certified sensors withstand the rigorous cleaning processes typically applied to packaging machines in food processing environments. Machine & Operator Safety: Operator protection is ensured by ISO 13849-1 PLe compliant safety systems. Our IEC 62061 SILCL3 certified safety switches provide the expected safety performance while contributing to overall machine safety. Discover more about our solutions for packaging applications.
