ifm efector, inc.
ifm efector, inc. is an ISO 9001:2015 certified world leader in the manufacturing of sensors and controls for industrial automation. With our US headquarters and warehouse situated in Southeastern Pennsylvania, we are poised to serve our 26,000 customers nationwide. We ship 90% of our orders within one hour and have an engineering customer support team available as part of our philosophy of striving to consistently provide the best experience for our customers.
- 800-441-8246
- cs.us@ifm.com
- 1100 Atwater Dr.
Malvern, PA 19355
United States
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Safety Light Curtains
*Type 4 (IEC 61496) safety light curtains at Type 2 pricing*Reliable protection of hazardous areas*Short and long range selectable via wiring*No dead space when mounted in in L shape*Industry standard M12 connection for simple wiring
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Diagnostic and Service Units
- Reliable wireless data exchange for mobile machines- Real-time diagnosis via CODESYS programming system- Data display and storage via internet portal- Display and processing of position and route data- Different interfaces for integration into the machine network
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3D Sensors
*Up to 38500 distance values per measurement for a detailed assessment of the application*Configurable outputs*Visual assessment of distance, level or volume*Predefined function blocks*Time-of-flight measurement principle
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Fail-Safe Inductive Sensors
*Certification to EN 60947-5-3 for electromechanical controlgear*Ensuring operator and machine safety*No special actuator for electronic fail-safe sensors required*Connection to safety plc or safe AS-i module*Series connection of sensors and contacts possible
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Magnetic Sensors
*Reliable detection through non-magnetizable metals*Cylindrical or rectangular types*Small housings with very long sensing ranges*High mechanical stability in case of shock or vibration*Flush or non-flush mountable in non-magnetizable metals
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Flowmeters for Compressed Air and Specialty Gases
Type SD
*Measurement to ISO 2533 and DIN 1343*For compressed air in industrial use as well as argon (Ar), carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2)*Large measuring range up to 700 Nm³/h*Fast response time and high response sensitivity*With volumetric flow quantity, total quantity and temperature indication
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IIoT Hardware
IIoT Hardware by ifm - edge controller, edge gateways, io-key, IO-link masters for factory automation, IO-Link masters for the food and beverage industry, Digital I/O modules for factory automation, digital I/O modules for the food and beverage industry, ethernet switches for factory automation, ethernet switches for the food and beverage industry, IPC appliances
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Cylinder Sensors
Easy fit 'drop from the top' into a slot. Suitable for the most commonly used T-slot and C-slot cylinders. Quick disconnect and prewired versions. Wide range of adapters.
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AS-Interface for Hazardous Areas
*I/O modules for field applications with quick mounting technology*Airboxes for the combination of AS-i inputs and pneumatic output valves*Valve position feedback with solenoid actuation*For silo level applications in hazardous areas*Approval for zone 22, category II 3D
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Inductive Sensors
*Wide operating temperature range*High protection rating for the requirements of harsh industrial environments*Reliable detection due to low sensor tolerances*Reduced inventory due to wide range of applications
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Speed Sensors
*2 in 1: speed sensor and evaluation in one compact housing*Space-saving design*Inductive or magnetic sensor principle*Flexible combination of housings, connections and output signals
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2D Vision Sensors
*Easy integration in the application*Compact and robust housing*For use as a stand-alone device*Intuitive, user-friendly handling
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IO-Link Position Sensors
*Capacitive sensors for position detection or level monitoring*Distance sensors with very long range and background suppression*Ultrasonic sensors for non-contact detection of objects*Photoelectric sensors for specific applications*With switching output, analog signal and IO-Link
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AS-Interface Systems and Sensors
*Airboxes for the combination of AS-i inputs and pneumatic output valves*Dual inductive sensors for quarter-turn actuator feedback*Position feedback for single and double seat valve and for diaphragm valves*Inductive sensors for coolant applications*RFID for track and trace applications
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Controllers
*Inputs for analog, digital, diagnostic and pulse signals*Digital, PWM or current-controlled outputs*Programmable to IEC 61131-3 with CODESYS*High-performance CAN interface for various communication tasks*E1 type approval (German Federal Motor Transport Authority)
