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Sensor and Switch Mounting Brackets

Position proximity, photoelectric, and light beam sensors and switches.

Styles 1 and 2 have a sensor/switch slot for mounting adjustments.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Lg., mm					Mounting
Style	For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Material	(A)	(B)	(C)	Thick., mm	Sensor/Switch Slot Adjustment Lg., mm	Fasteners Included	Number of Slots	Number of Holes	For Screw Size		Each
1	8	Zinc-Plated Steel	32	32	25	1.8	8	No	2	__	M5	00000000	000000
1	8	303 Stainless Steel	32	32	25	1.8	8	No	2	__	M5	00000000	00000
1	12	Zinc-Plated Steel	38	35	38	1.8	13	No	2	__	M5	00000000	0000
1	12	303 Stainless Steel	38	35	38	1.8	13	No	2	__	M5	00000000	00000
1	16	304 Stainless Steel	38	35	38	1.8	16	No	2	__	M5	000000000	00000
1	18	Zinc-Plated Steel	45	35	51	1.8	16	No	2	__	M5	00000000	00000
1	18	303 Stainless Steel	45	35	51	1.8	16	No	2	__	M5	00000000	00000
1	22	304 Stainless Steel	45	35	51	1.8	17	No	2	__	M5	000000000	00000
1	24	304 Stainless Steel	45	35	51	1.8	23	No	2	__	M5	000000000	00000
1	30	Zinc-Plated Steel	57	45	64	2.2	19	No	2	__	M7	00000000	00000
1	30	303 Stainless Steel	57	45	64	2.2	19	No	2	__	M7	00000000	00000
1	36	304 Stainless Steel	57	45	64	2.2	32	No	2	__	M7	000000000	00000
1	47	304 Stainless Steel	64	51	89	3.1	38	No	2	__	M7	000000000	00000
2	8	304 Stainless Steel	32	__	54	1.8	8	No	2	__	M6	00000000	00000
2	12	304 Stainless Steel	38	__	70	1.8	13	No	2	__	M6	00000000	00000
2	16	304 Stainless Steel	38	__	70	1.8	10	No	2	__	M6	00000000	00000
2	18	304 Stainless Steel	45	__	83	1.8	16	No	2	__	M6	00000000	00000
2	22	304 Stainless Steel	45	__	83	1.8	16	No	2	__	M5	000000000	00000
2	30	304 Stainless Steel	57	__	105	2.2	12	No	2	__	M7	00000000	00000
2	47	304 Stainless Steel	63	__	135	3.1	9	No	2	__	M7	000000000	00000
3	12	Zinc-Plated Steel	30	30	27	1.5	__	No	3	__	M3	00000000	00000
3	18	Zinc-Plated Steel	42	37	37	1.5	__	No	3	__	M4	00000000	00000
3	30	Zinc-Plated Steel	60	43	54	2.5	__	No	3	__	M5	00000000	00000
4	12	Zinc-Plated Steel	30	__	54	1.5	__	No	3	__	M3	00000000	00000
4	18	Zinc-Plated Steel	42	__	71	1.5	__	No	3	__	M4	00000000	00000
4	30	Zinc-Plated Steel	60	__	92	2.5	__	No	3	__	M5	00000000	00000
5	12	304 Stainless Steel	32	25	29	3	__	No	__	2	M5	000000000	00000
5	16	304 Stainless Steel	32	25	29	3	__	No	__	2	M5	000000000	00000
5	18	304 Stainless Steel	38	25	39	3	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
5	22	304 Stainless Steel	38	25	39	3	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
5	24	304 Stainless Steel	38	25	39	3	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
5	30	304 Stainless Steel	51	38	54	3	__	No	__	2	M7	000000000	00000
5	36	304 Stainless Steel	51	38	54	3	__	No	__	2	M7	000000000	00000
5	47	304 Stainless Steel	64	38	70	3	__	No	__	2	M10	000000000	00000
6	12	304 Stainless Steel	32	__	49	3.1	__	No	__	2	M5	000000000	00000
6	16	304 Stainless Steel	32	__	49	3.1	__	No	__	2	M5	000000000	00000
6	18	304 Stainless Steel	38	__	58	3.1	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
6	22	304 Stainless Steel	38	__	58	3.1	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
6	24	304 Stainless Steel	38	__	58	3.1	__	No	__	2	M6	000000000	00000
6	30	304 Stainless Steel	51	__	87	3.1	__	No	__	2	M9	000000000	00000
6	36	304 Stainless Steel	51	__	87	3.1	__	No	__	2	M9	000000000	00000
6	47	304 Stainless Steel	64	__	103	3.1	__	No	__	2	M10	000000000	00000

Rotating Sensor and Switch Mounting Brackets

Shown with Included Adapters

To provide more mounting flexibility than other sensor and switch mounting brackets, the head rotates 360°. Use this bracket to position proximity, photoelectric, and light beam sensors and switches. It comes with six adapters to ensure a secure hold on a range of sensor sizes.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Lg., mm
For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Material	Color	(A)	(B)	(C)	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
5, 8, 12, 14, 18, 30	Plastic	Black	25	54	67	Yes	00000000	000000

Clamp-Style Sensor and Switch Mounting Brackets

Hex Clamp Bracket

Round Clamp Bracket

Clamp around sensors and switches for a secure hold. Use these brackets to position pressure, proximity, photoelectric, and light beam sensors and switches.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				Lg., mm
For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	For Sensor/Switch Hex Width, mm	Material	Color	(A)	(B)	(C)	Mounting Fasteners Included	Mounting Hole Style	For Screw Size		Each
Hex Clamp
__	30	Plastic	Black	50	64	40	Yes	Straight	M5	00000000	000000
Round Clamp
8	__	Plastic	Black	30	34	25	Yes	Countersunk	1/4"	00000000	00000
12	__	Plastic	Black	30	37	25	Yes	Countersunk	1/4"	00000000	00000
18	__	Plastic	Black	30	42	31	Yes	Countersunk	1/4"	00000000	00000
30	__	Plastic	Black	30	59	40	Yes	Countersunk	1/4"	00000000	00000

Impact-Resistant Sensor and Switch Mounting Brackets

For 12 mm Sensor/Switch OD

For 18 mm Sensor/Switch OD

For 30 mm Sensor/Switch OD

The spring-loaded design absorbs impact to protect sensors and switches from damage. Use these brackets to position proximity, photoelectric, and light beam sensors and switches.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			Lg., mm			Mounting
For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Material	Color	(A)	(B)	(C)	Fasteners Included	Number of Holes	Hole Dia., mm	Hole Style	For Screw Size		Each
12	Anodized Aluminum	Black	38	19	25	No	2	5	Countersunk	M5	00000000	000000
18	Anodized Aluminum	Black	38	25	32	No	2	5	Countersunk	M5	00000000	00000
30	Anodized Aluminum	Black	64	35	51	No	2	7	Countersunk	M7	00000000	000000

Limit Switch Mounting Brackets

Designed to fit most limit switches, this bracket allows switch-position adjustments after it's fastened to equipment.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

	Lg., mm
Material	(A)	(C)	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
Anodized Aluminum	40	100	Yes	00000000	000000

Sensor and Reflector Brackets for Conveyors


	A	B
	C	D
E	F	G
H	J

Mount sensors and reflectors on your conveyor frame.

Clamp-on brackets attach on a mounting rod. Slide-in brackets attach with a conveyor guide clamp. Bolt-on brackets attach through the top of a conveyor.

Styles A and B adjust vertically 180°. Style A have universal mounting holes on their face for bolting sensors or reflectors to them. Style B allow you to glue sensors or reflectors on the face of the bracket.

Style C have a stem to attach reflectors.

Styles D and H have a hole to insert a proximity sensor.

Style E have grooves to accept square rods.

Styles F, G, and J have universal mounting holes on their face for bolting your sensors or reflectors to them.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Clamp On

Plastic—For Round Rods
Style	For Rod Dia.	For Rod Wd., mm	For Sensor OD, mm	For Sensor Connection Thread Size	For Reflector Stem Dia.	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Dia.	Features		Each
A	1/2"	__	__	__	__	__	2.56"	__	4.92"	Universal Mounting Hole Pattern	00000000	000000
B	1/2"	__	__	__	__	3.54"	1.98"	2.95"	__	__	00000000	00000
C	1/2"	__	__	__	0.23"	0.70"	2.3"	1.17"	__	__	00000000	00000
Aluminum—For Round Rods
D	12mm	__	12	__	__	0.98"	2.52"	0.45"	__	__	00000000	00000
D	12mm	__	18	__	__	0.98"	2.52"	0.45"	__	__	00000000	00000
Aluminum—For Round, Square Rods
E	15mm	12	__	M4, M8	__	0.79"	1.58"	0.79"	__	__	00000000	00000
Stainless Steel—For Round Rods
F	12mm, 1/2"	__	__	__	__	2.36"	1.8"	2.56"	__	Universal Mounting Hole Pattern	00000000	00000
G	12mm, 1/2"	__	__	__	__	2.60"	1.56"	4.33"	__	Universal Mounting Hole Pattern	00000000	00000

Slide In

Stainless Steel
Style	For Sensor OD, mm	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.		Each
H	12	1.00"	0.13"	5.00"	0000000	000000
H	18	1.00"	0.13"	5.00"	0000000	00000

Bolt On

Steel
Style	Wd.	Dp.	Ht.	Mounting Fasteners Included	Features		Each
J	3.34"	1.57"	3.54"	Yes	Universal Mounting Hole Pattern	00000000	000000

Mounting Rods with Sensor Holder for Conveyors

Use the hole at the end of these rods to attach sensors and accessories without clamps. Mount rods with brackets and connectors to create vertical and horizontal support arms.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Solid
Lg.	Rod Dia.	For Sensor OD	Material		Each
5"	1/2"	1/4"	Stainless Steel	00000000	000000

Mounting Brackets for Proximity and Photoelectric Switches

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

							Mounting
	For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Ht., mm	Wd., mm	Dp., mm	Color	Material	Fasteners Included	No. of Mounting Holes		Each
A	18	30	47	16	Black	Plastic	Yes	2	00000000	00000
B	18	43	51	25	Black	Plastic	No	2	00000000	00000

Heavy Duty Ball-Grip Positioning Arms

Arm Built with Base, Two Straight Connectors, Straight Link, Locking Handle, and Sensor Mount

With strength for higher load capacities than other ball-grip positioning arms, these arms have a heavy duty construction. Ball-and-socket connections allow 360° positioning. The base, connectors, and links are hollow for routing wires, cables, and small hoses. Select a base, connectors, link, and plate or mount to build a complete arm.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Bases

Base is for use with straight and tee connectors.

For T-Slot Rail
Ht.	Style	Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Mount. Fasteners Included		Each
1", 1 1/2"	Single	2 1/2"	7/8"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	0000000	000000

Straight Connectors

Straight connector is for use with straight links.

Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
2"	7/8"	2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000

Tee Connectors

Tee connector is designed to work with a tee link to create two branches from one base.

Tilt Range of Motion	Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
180°	2"	1"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000

Straight Links

Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
1 1/4"	7/8"	2 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000
1 1/4"	7/8"	4 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	7/8"	6 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	7/8"	8 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000
1 1/4"	7/8"	12 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000

Tee Links

Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
1 1/4"	7/8"	4 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000

Telescoping Links

Dia.	ID	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Includes		Each
1 3/8"	5/8"	6 3/4"-10 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Adjustable Handle	0000000	0000000

Blank Mounting Plates

Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Blank mounting plate allows you to drill custom mounting holes.

Lg.	Wd.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Mount. Fasteners Included		Each
4 5/16"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	0000000	000000

Machine Vision Camera Mounting Plates

2 3/4" Lg.

3" Lg.

4" Lg.

4 5/16" Lg.

Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Machine vision camera mounting plates come with mounting hole patterns for specific brand cameras.

					Mount.
Lg.	Wd.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Fasteners Included	Hole Pattern Compatibility		Each
2 3/4"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	Cognex In-Sight 2000 Cognex In-Sight 8000	0000000	000000
3"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	Cognex Dataman 300 Cognex Dataman 302 Cognex Dataman 360 Cognex Dataman 470 Cognex Dataman 474 Cognex Dataman 70 Cognex In-Sight 7000 Cognex In-Sight 7800	0000000	00000
4"	3 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	Smart Vision ODS75 Smart Vision ODSW75 Smart Vision S75 Smart Vision SC75 Smart Vision SW75	0000000	00000
4 5/16"	2 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	BOA Cognex Checker 100 Cognex In-Sight 5000 DALSA DVT Legend 500 Dataman 100/200 Keyence IV-500/150/2000	0000000	00000

Flat-Panel Monitor Mounting Plate

Mounting plates require a base and a straight or tee connector to attach to a link. Flat-panel monitor mounting plate has a VESA (Video Electronics Standards Association) standard mounting hole pattern.

					Mount.
Lg.	Wd.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Fasteners Included	Hole Pattern Compatibility		Each
4 1/2"	4 1/2"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	Yes	VESA 100, VESA 75	0000000	000000

Sensor Mounts

For 8 mm and 12 mm Sensor/Switch OD

For 18 mm and 30 mm Sensor/Switch OD

Sensor mounts are threaded for sensors. They have sight holes so you can view indicator lights.

For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Dia.	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
8	3/4"	2 1/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000
12	3/4"	2 1/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000
18	1 11/32"	3 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000
30	1 3/4"	3 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	00000

Start/Stop Switch Mounts

Start/stop switch mount attaches a switch to a machine.

For Sensor/Switch OD, mm	Dia.	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color		Each
30	3 1/2"	3 3/4"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	0000000	000000

Locking Handles

Locking handle can be used with straight and tee connectors to lock joints in place to restrict movement.

			Mount. Stud
Lg.	Material	Color	Thread Size	Lg.		Each
2"	Steel	Black	10-24	1"	0000000	000000

T-Slotted Framing Mounting Brackets

Attach sensors, tubes, and other components to T-slotted framing rails and structures.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Sensor Holders

Fixed Sensor Holder

Adjustable Sensor Holder

Sensor holders are compatible with laser sensors, photo eyes, and light-sensing switches. Adjustable sensor holders allow 360° positioning.

For Rail Ht.
Single	Double and Quad	Triple	For Sensor OD, mm	Arm Lg.	Color	Material	Max. Load Cap., lbs.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
Fixed
1"	2"	3"	12	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	00000000	00000
1"	2"	3"	18	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	000000000	0000
1 1/2", 30mm, 40mm	3", 60mm, 80mm	4 1/2", 120mm	12	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	00000000	0000
1 1/2", 40mm	3", 80mm	4 1/2", 120mm	18	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	00000000	0000
45mm	90mm	__	12	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	00000000	0000
45mm	90mm	__	18	__	Black	Plastic	__	Yes	00000000	0000
Adjustable
1", 1 1/2", 40mm	2", 3", 80mm	3", 4 1/2", 120mm	10	8 1/16"	Blue	Anodized Aluminum	30	Yes	00000000	000000
1", 1 1/2", 40mm	2", 3", 80mm	3", 4 1/2", 120mm	13	8 1/16"	Blue	Anodized Aluminum	30	Yes	00000000	000000
1", 1 1/2", 40mm	2", 3", 80mm	3", 4 1/2", 120mm	19	8 1/16"	Blue	Anodized Aluminum	30	Yes	00000000	000000
1", 1 1/2", 40mm	2", 3", 80mm	3", 4 1/2", 120mm	32	8 15/16"	Blue	Anodized Aluminum	30	Yes	00000000	000000