Balluff BLA series laser light bands

The BLA series laser light bands are designed for when different objects have to be identified in various production, packaging or quality control situations.

The IO-Link through-beam sensors offer numerous measuring modes such as object diameter, object position, gap width, gap position and edge position. Various light band sizes allow the user to perform nominal/actual comparisons even with narrow objects like wires or wider objects such as shafts. Users can simultaneously use the built-in operating hours counter to monitor processes and display maintenance intervals.

IO-Link enables centralised data management and storage and, with it, simple and fast configuration, making it possible to easily change formats during the production process. Processed analog signals can also be easily transmitted.

The series can be used for tasks such as precise position detection, object classification and simple part sorting by size or diameter. Variables like object height, gap dimensions or holes can be monitored for quality assurance. Precise detection of web edges is also possible, even with semi-transparent materials. With a large selection of housing sizes, they can be mounted in applications with tight spaces and in hard-to-reach sensing positions.