A stainless steel ultrasonic sensor that withstands the heat and high wash pressures of sanitary operations has been introduced by Banner Engineering. The new U-GAGE M25U is the first ultrasonic sensor with both hygienic design using FDA-approved materials and IP69K rating for use in harsh environments. These features assure reliable performance in bottling plants and other demanding food, beverage and pharmaceutical applications.

The sensor operates over a wide temperature range of –20° to 70°C and can withstand high pressure sprays at up to 100 bar/10MP and harsh chemicals for cleaning. It uses stainless steel transducers to create and receive the ultrasonic signal instead of traditional ceramic transducers that cannot survive in washdown conditions. For easy cleaning and disinfecting, the smooth 316 stainless steel housing has no threading, gaps or seams to trap contaminants. ECOLAB certification is pending.

Designed primarily for OEM use on bottling machines and conveyor systems, the sensor detects presence or absence of clear or colored containers during sanitizing or other clean-in-place procedures. It can also be used for food process and position monitoring and aseptic bottling in contained environments.

The M25U works as an emitter and receiver pair. The emitter sends a pulse of ultrasonic sound energy and the receiver detects the pulses. Any object passing between them, even if transparent, blocks the sound and causes the receiver to indicate an output signal. Sensing range is 500 mm (at normal 4 ms response time) or 250 mm (at 3 ms response time).

Banner Engineering is one of the world's leading manufacturers of vision sensors, photoelectric and ultrasonic sensors, fiber optic assemblies, indicator lights, machine guarding systems, and precision measurement and inspection systems. The company provides local application support worldwide.

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A. New U-GAGE M25U from Banner Engineering (emitter, left; receiver, right) is the first ultrasonic sensor with both hygienic design and IP69K rating for harsh environments.
B. High pressure washdown does not interfere with reliable operation of U-GAGE M25U stainless steel ultrasonic sensor from Banner Engineering.
C. Smooth stainless steel housing of the new U-GAGE M25U ultrasonic sensor from Banner Engineering resists harsh chemicals required for cleaning in bottling and other sanitary applications.


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