Sensors

Sensors and switches provide simple-to-use interfaces that connect your controllers, logic systems, and actuators.

Switches are electrical components that break, interrupt, or divert currents. They consist of two conductive pieces connected to an external circuit, with an actuator to break or complete the circuit. You can use them directly, indirectly, or through a sensing element. Common types of switches include:

• electrically operated relay
• manually operated toggle
• twisting rotary switch

Sensors are a type of transducer that detect temperature, pressure, density, color, light, strength, position and more. They then convert this information into electric or optical signals. There are numerous types of sensors used in industrial setting, including:

• temperature sensors
• proximity sensors
• vibration sensors
• pressure sensors
• and more

Browse below to find the industrial sensors and switches that are right for your automation project.