Banner Engineering QM26 and QMH26 photoelectric sensors

The Banner Engineering QM26 and QMH26 photoelectric sensors are designed specifically for the food and beverage and pharmaceutical industries. The sensors’ design considers Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) principles for hygienic manufacturing processes, and they are designed to work in areas where the sensors may come in contact with food or materials. They are suitable for harsh washdown environments with high pressure, extreme temperatures and chemicals.

The QM26 is housed in a non-toxic 316L stainless steel housing and can survive high-pressure washdowns and temperature cycling, ranging from -30 to 60°C. The sensor is ECOLAB certified for inexhaustible sensor life in chemically cleaned environments and is intended for splash zone areas. The QM26 also features easy side-mounting for quick set-up and installation.

The QMH26 has all the advantages of the QM26; however, it is designed with minimal grooves and crevices, leaving no room for bacteria to hide and multiply. It is self-draining for clean-in-place (CIP) applications. The sensor’s hygienic mounting shape reduces contamination risk, making it a suitable sensor to place in contact zones.