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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Metric

Inch

	For Sensor/Switch OD For Sensor/Switch OD

	Material Material

	For Screw Size For Screw Size

3/16"

1/4"

M10

	Thickness Thickness

	Mount Type Mount Type

Screw

Slide In

	Number of Mounting Slots Number of Mounting Slots

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Sensor/Switch Slot Adjustment Length Sensor/Switch Slot Adjustment Length

	Number of Mounting Holes Number of Mounting Holes

	Mounting Hole Diameter Mounting Hole Diameter

	Component Component

Base

Blank Mounting Plate

Flat-Panel Monitor Mounting
Plate

Locking Handle

Machine Vision Camera
Mounting Plate

Optional Mounting Clip

Start/Stop Switch Mount

	Finish Finish

Zinc Plated

Anodized

	Color Color

	Blue
	Black

	Length Length

	Diameter Diameter

	Width Width

	Height Height

30 mm

43 mm

	Adjustability Adjustability

	Mounting Hole Pattern Compatibility Mounting Hole Pattern Compatibility

	For T-Slot Rail Height For T-Slot Rail Height

1 1/2"

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Choosing a Proximity Switch

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

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

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	00000
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

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

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

Mounting Wells for Universal-Object Proximity Switches

Mount proximity switches into a panel cutout or tank wall.

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

For Sensor Dia., mm	Mounting Pipe Size	Mounting Thread Type	Dia., mm	Lg., mm	Material	Temperature Range, °F		Each
18	3/4	NPT	38	57.2	Plastic	-10° to 470°	00000000	000000
30	1 1/4	NPT	51	65	Plastic	-10° to 470°	00000000	00000

Joystick Switches

Assemble a complete switch with an actuator and at least one contact block (sold separately). All actuators include a mounting clip that can fit up to two contact blocks. They’re rated NEMA 4X, 13, and IP66 for protection from corrosion, washdowns, and oil/coolant spraying.

Optional mounting clips accept up to four contact blocks.

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

Optional Mounting Clip

		Each
	00000000	000000

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
4.31"	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

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

Vacuum Lifter Mounts

					Air Connection
Dia.	Lg.	Max. Load Capacity, lbs.	Material	Color	Pipe Size	Thread Type	Gender	Mounting Hole Pipe Size (Mounting Hole Thread Type)	Mounting Hole Screw Size		Each
1 1/4"	3 1/16"	35	Anodized Aluminum	Blue	1/2	BSPP	Female	1/4 (BSPP); 3/8 (BSPP); 1/2 (BSPP)	M8	00000000	0000000

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