Sick WFL5-95B416 Fork Sensor
The WFL5-95B416 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 5 mm fork width and 95 mm fork depth precision. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle and detects objects down to 0.05 mm minimum detectable size, offering PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA maximum output current, less than 20 mA consumption, light/dark switching, 2-point teach-in adjustment, M8 4-pin connector, IP65 aluminum housing, 17 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity and short-circuit protection.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFL5-95B416 |
Sick WFL5-95B416 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 43.5 mm x 110 mm |
| Fork width | 5 mm |
| Fork depth | 95 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | < 20 mA 1) |
| Switching output | PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = UV ≤ 2 V / LOW approx. 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. UV / LOW ≤ 2 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Male connector M8, 4-pin |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP65 |
| Weight | Approx. 36 g ... 160 g 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 17 µs |
WFL5-95B416 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for precision detection tasks in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFL5-95B416 Fork Sensor provides 5 mm fork width, 95 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP/NPN switching output. With less than 20 mA current consumption and up to 100 mA output, it integrates directly with PLC-based controls. This model belongs to the WFE series and supports stable light/dark switching operation.
In conveyor monitoring, packaging machinery, labeling units, and assembly lines, the WFL5-95B416 Sick Fork Sensor enables reliable detection of thin films, small components, and precise material edges. The defined switching voltage characteristics simplify controller interfacing. Its M8 4-pin connection and IP65-rated aluminum housing ensure consistent operation in demanding industrial environments.
The Sick WFL5-95B416 Fork Sensor combines optical detection accuracy with low current consumption and protected output circuitry. With controlled 17 µs jitter and integrated interference pulse suppression, this Sick Fork Sensor model delivers repeatable performance for industrial automation applications across India.




