Optical Sensors | McMaster-Carr

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1/2" Circular Connector

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Length

434 Products

Electrical

Sensor Switches

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

255 products

Photoelectric Switch Reflectors

Pair with sensor switches to reflect light back at them

38 products

Light Curtains

Immediately cut power to machinery when anything blocks the light beam

44 products

Sensor Switch Transmitters

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

8 products

Relays

Electrically open and close circuits to control power to lights, motors, and other equipment

4 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Machine Vision Cameras

Inspect objects on conveyor lines for defects such as surface flaws and missing screws

17 products

Equipment Monitoring Cameras

Place inside machines to keep an eye on harsh industrial processes from a safe distance

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Mirrors

View your reflection

8 products