Slot type photoelectric switch is a special type of photoelectric sensor commonly used to detect the presence, position, or velocity of objects passing through channels or passages. Its main feature is a groove shaped structure, which contains transmitter and receiver components inside, in order to achieve detection through photoelectric principles. Garantta slot type sensor are commonly used for module limit positioning, shaft rotation speed reading (reading rotation speed and velocity), detecting the discharge of printed paper or textile fabrics, bearing limit travel, and so on.
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