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965 Products

Electrical Power, Networking, and Controlling

Sensor Switches

Detect moving objects from a distance, triggering a circuit to open or close

556 products

Sensor Switch Transmitters

Monitor objects, switch equipment on and off, and send data to control systems with a single device

19 products

Magnetic Switches

Actuate when a magnet comes within sensing distance; often used to detect when doors or windows open

120 products

Development Board Sensor Modules

Transform your development board into everything from an airflow monitor to a motion detector

5 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Laser Measurers

Point the laser to determine the distance to objects up to hundreds of feet away

11 products

Map Distance Measuring Tools

Slide across maps and blueprints to measure distances

4 products

Measuring Wheels

Roll along surfaces to measure distance

49 products

Wristwatches

Display the time, date, and smart functions on your wrist and keep your hands free

1 product

Signal Output Testers

Check if the signal output of a DC switch is NPN or PNP to know how to wire components

1 product

GPS Navigators

Navigate on foot with real-time GPS data

1 product

Tachometers

Measure the speed of rotating parts on machines such as shafts, gears, and belts

16 products

Fluid Handling

Level Sensor Switches

Activate equipment by detecting the liquid level in a tank

29 products

Building and Machinery Hardware

Brackets

Connect surfaces in an assembly

64 products

Safety Equipment

Pedometers

Record steps and miles while you walk and run

2 products

Material Handling

Conveyor Accessory Mounts

Position guides or sensors to the exact spot needed for your conveyor

54 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Paint Line Marking Machines

Create clean lines on floors, ceilings, and paved surfaces

1 product