May 14, 2025 – AutomationDirect has added AchieVe FKL series 18mm tubular photoelectric sensors, which feature a rugged nickel-plated brass construction and a high IP67 protection rating. They employ Class 1 or Class 2 red lasers to provide sensing distances up to 50 meters.
These sensors, in diffuse with background suppression, diffuse, polarized retroreflective, and through-beam sensing styles, offer complementary light-on/dark-on operation, a 10 to 30 VDC operating voltage range, potentiometer or teach-in button sensitivity adjustment, and up to a 1.5 kHz switching frequency. They are UL Listed, CE and UKCA marked, and RoHS compliant, and offer a 3-year warranty.
The new AchieVe 18mm photoelectric sensors start at $108.00.
About AutomationDirect:
In business since 1994, AutomationDirect is a distributor offering thousands of industrial automation products for electrical control systems, including PLCs, operator interfaces, AC drives, motors, stepper systems, sensors, motor controls, enclosures and more. Their prices are typically well below the list price of more traditional automation companies because of their business model and focus on efficiency, and the majority of their products are stocked for fast shipping. Plus, get free two-day delivery on orders over $49; some limitations apply. For more information and the most current pricing on products contact them at 800-633-0405 or visit https://www.automationdirect.com/
Editorial Contact Tina Gable
Phone: 678-455-1845
Email: tgable@automationdirect.com
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