Hoffmann Krippner to bring PIL sensors to the Americas

Incorporating a robust, fully encapsulated stainless steel housing with gapless transitions, the PIL P53 Steel Head provides IP68 / IP69K protection. Impervious to water vapour, moisture and dust, Steel Head sensors can withstand high pressure and steam jet cleaning. Their resistance to aggressive chemical cleaning agents is certified to Ecolab standards. The P53 provides a choice of output options - a standard analogue 0-10V / 4-20mA output or two switching outputs. In addition to these fixed settings, the P53 series can be programmed for various other custom settings.

Ultrasonic distance sensors are often used in harsh, industrial environments because they are independent of the material and the colour of the object to be measured and are not affected by light, dust and fog. They function very precisely and linearly with background suppression. Ultrasonic sensors use an ultrasonic transducer to send and receive sound waves. Specially coded ultrasonic signals are transmitted in a set pattern, and, after being reflected from the object to be measured, the signals are received by the sensor and decoded. The recorded time of flight is temperature compensated and converted to distance data.

Jens Kautzor, CEO of Hoffmann Krippner US says: "PIL's Steelhead Ultrasonic sensor is the most durable and hygienic ultrasonic sensor on the market due to its completely encapsulated gap-free housing and its ultra smooth surface. We are proud to represent PIL in the Americas as PIL, with over 25 years of experience, offers the industry's highest quality and most accurate ultrasonic sensors for a diverse range of real-world applications."

Many of PIL's ultrasonic sensors were previously marketed under a variety of different names and brands. However, an up-to-date cross-reference list can now be found at www.hoffmann-krippner.com/sensors-ultrasonic.html.