Pepperl+Fuchs Positioning Systems are engineered to deliver highly accurate, non-contact position detection across a wide range of industrial automation environments. These systems utilise advanced technologies such as RFID, optical data matrix code reading, and inductive tracking, allowing for absolute and continuous positioning without mechanical wear or drift over time.

Designed to withstand challenging conditions—including vibration, dust, moisture, and extreme temperatures—Pepperl+Fuchs positioning systems offer reliable real-time feedback even in the most demanding applications. Their solutions are ideally suited for use in automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), crane positioning, gantry systems, transfer cars, and material handling equipment where safety, accuracy, and uptime are critical.

The Pepperl+Fuchs range of Proximity Sensors features a comprehensive selection of sensing technologies, including inductive, capacitive, and magnetic field variants—each designed to detect objects without requiring physical contact. These sensors are ideal for detecting metal, non-metal, and ferromagnetic targets depending on the application type, making them suitable for a wide variety of industrial processes. Inductive sensors are perfect for detecting metallic objects, while capacitive versions can sense materials like plastics, liquids, or powders. Magnetic field sensors, on the other hand, are designed to detect actuators fitted with magnets, often in pneumatic cylinders or position feedback systems.

Pepperl+Fuchs Radar Sensors provide robust, high-performance detection designed specifically for challenging outdoor and mobile automation environments. Built to withstand extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain, dust, fog, and intense sunlight, these sensors deliver reliable and continuous operation where optical or ultrasonic alternatives might fail. Their radar-based technology ensures stable performance regardless of environmental changes or surface reflectivity, making them ideal for demanding industrial sectors.

These sensors are commonly deployed for wide-area surveillance, object recognition, distance measurement, and dynamic speed monitoring. They excel in applications such as collision avoidance on mobile machinery, blind spot detection in autonomous vehicles, and perimeter monitoring in large facilities. 

Designed to protect both personnel and critical equipment, Pepperl+Fuchs Safety Solutions for factory automation offer a comprehensive approach to risk reduction and compliance. The range includes advanced safety light curtains, safety relays, and safety-rated sensors engineered to detect hazardous situations and immediately halt machinery or alert operators when needed. These components are essential for creating safe work environments in applications such as robotic cells, material handling systems, and high-speed production lines.

Each safety device is built to meet stringent international safety standards, including EN ISO 13849, IEC 61508, and IEC 62061, ensuring compliance with modern industrial regulations. In addition to robust protection, Pepperl+Fuchs designs their safety systems for seamless integration into existing automation infrastructures, offering user-friendly installation, diagnostic capabilities, and reliable performance in high-demand environments.

Pepperl+Fuchs Sensors for Entrance Automation are specifically engineered to optimise both safety and convenience in the operation of automatic doors, industrial gates, sliding barriers, and access control systems. These sensors utilise advanced motion detection, presence sensing, and object differentiation technologies to ensure that entry points function efficiently, without compromising user safety or operational speed.

Whether installed in high-traffic commercial environments like shopping centres, airports, and office buildings—or in industrial applications such as warehouses, loading docks, or manufacturing plants—these sensors enable intelligent, hands-free access. They precisely detect movement to trigger automatic opening, while maintaining strict monitoring to prevent collisions with people, vehicles, or equipment.

Ultrasonic Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs utilize high-frequency sound waves to detect the presence, position, or distance of objects with remarkable precision. Unlike optical or photoelectric sensors, ultrasonic models are completely unaffected by variations in surface color, gloss, or transparency—making them ideal for applications where other sensor types might fail.

These sensors are particularly well-suited for challenging industrial environments, offering reliable performance in dusty, humid, or wet conditions. Their non-contact nature reduces wear and contamination risk, which is crucial in hygienic, corrosive, or abrasive material handling settings. Whether you're measuring liquid levels in tanks, monitoring the presence of objects on conveyor lines, or automating bulk material loading processes, Pepperl+Fuchs ultrasonic sensors deliver consistent and dependable results even when visibility is poor or surfaces are irregular and reflective.

Vibration Sensors play a critical role in condition monitoring by continuously assessing the health of machinery through the detection of abnormal vibration levels. These sensors are designed to measure frequency and amplitude variations in equipment such as motors, pumps, gearboxes, and fans—components where early mechanical faults often begin with subtle changes in vibration patterns.

By identifying deviations from normal operating conditions, vibration sensors provide valuable insights that enable predictive maintenance strategies. This proactive approach allows operators to schedule service before a minor imbalance or misalignment escalates into a costly failure. Pepperl+Fuchs vibration sensors are built to withstand harsh industrial environments, delivering reliable performance in high-vibration zones and tough operating conditions. Integrated into modern monitoring systems, they help improve operational efficiency, extend equipment lifespan, and significantly reduce unplanned downtime.

Vision Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs combine advanced camera technology with powerful onboard processing to detect, inspect, count, and verify objects in real time—all without the need for a separate control unit. These compact, intelligent devices are designed to simplify automation tasks by integrating image capture, analysis, and decision-making into a single unit.

Widely used across industries such as quality control, packaging, automotive, and robotics, Pepperl+Fuchs Vision Sensors ensure consistent performance in high-speed, high-precision environments. Whether you're checking for label presence, verifying part orientation, or identifying defects on a production line, these sensors provide reliable and repeatable results with minimal system complexity and fast deployment times. Their ease of integration, combined with user-friendly configuration tools, makes them a go-to solution for manufacturers seeking efficient, intelligent automation.

Pepperl+Fuchs Wireless Sensors offer a robust and secure solution for cable-free data acquisition and transmission in demanding industrial environments. These sensors are designed to operate reliably in areas where traditional wired systems are impractical—such as rotating equipment, mobile machinery, or remote field locations. By eliminating the need for extensive wiring, they significantly reduce installation complexity and cost while enhancing system scalability.

With options like the WILSEN.sonic.level and WILSEN.node, these sensors support real-time monitoring of critical parameters including level, temperature, and vibration, transmitting data via secure protocols such as LoRaWAN or MQTT. They are built to withstand extreme temperatures, weather conditions, and interference, making them ideal for both indoor factory automation and rugged outdoor applications. Whether you're expanding an existing system or creating a new IoT-enabled infrastructure, Pepperl+Fuchs wireless sensors deliver performance, efficiency, and long-range connectivity without compromise.