Sensing

Sensors and transducers are a common maintenance part. As the eyes & ears of the control system they are often exposed to the process, increasing the risk of damage, contamination and early failure. Many manufacturing sites mix different sensing brands, formats and technologies. We can help with the widest range of factory & process sensing products in the market, offering over 15,000 options.

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Allen Bradley Pressure Sensors

836P series compact, cost effective digital pressure sensors suitable for gas, liquid and steam with IO-Link capability embedded.

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Flow Sensors

Adding a flow sensor to existing equipment can be a good way to gain extra operational information to avoid downtime.

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Float Switches

Many tanks and processes use float switches as a way to monitor fluid levels. Find your perfect float switch from over 500 options.

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Level Sensors

Level sensors are often exposed to the process increasing the risk of failure, we have a range of over 450 to get you up & running again.

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Thermocouples & RTDs

Find your ideal replacement temperature sensor right here! We have the widest choice of any distributor, including our RS PRO range.

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Pressure Guages

Choose from analogue and digital pressure gauges suitable for use with air, water and hydraulic oil applications.

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Omron Photoelectric Sensors

The E3AS range of distance settable photoelectric sensors combine high performance with durability, ECOLAB approvals and IO-Link capability.

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Telemecanique XU Sensors

A complete family of photoelectronic sensors in metal and plastic bodies with common sensing types - perfect for maintenance use.

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Photoelectric Sensors

Probably the most commonly used automation sensor type and we have 3,000 stocked options to help keep you operational.

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Inductive Sensors

Find threaded barrel, block, ring and slotted formats with various sensing ranges and connectivity formats, from all the big brands.

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Capacitive Sensors

The most universal sensor capable of detecting metallic, plastic, card and other materials effectively. Can even be used for level sensing.

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Ultrasonic Sensors

A flexible sensor type which can offer both simple Y/N presence detection as well as distance measure via a proportional output.

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Pressure Sensors

Under pressure? We can help with our extensive range of gauge and absolute pressure transducers available with ratings up to 2200bar

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Fibre Optic Sensors

Precision photoelectric sensors that provide the ultimate in presence detection. Choose from big name brands and great value RS PRO options.

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Rotary Encoders & Pickups

Find optical encoders, magnetic pickups and linear transducers. All available from stock to keep your process and machines running smoothly.

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Sensor Connectivity

Explore our range of sensor distribution units in both M8 and M12 sizes, as well as IO to Ethernet/IP modules and IO-Link enabled units.

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