Sick WF80-60B41CB01 Fork Sensor
The WF80-60B41CB01 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 80 mm fork width and 0.5 mm minimum detectable object capability. This Sick Fork Sensor uses the optical detection principle with push-pull PNP/NPN output, 100 mA output current, 40 mA current consumption, dark switching mode, 2-point teach-in adjustment, 300 mm cable open end connection, IP65 aluminum housing, 22 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity and short-circuit protection.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WF80-60B41CB01 |
Sick WF80-60B41CB01 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 110 mm x 74 mm |
| Fork width | 80 mm |
| Fork depth | 59 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.5 mm |
| Adjustment | Plus/minus button (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock) |
| Teach-in mode | 2-point teach-in |
| Current consumption | 40 mA 1) |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | Push-pull: PNP/NPN High = UV - < 2 V/Low: ≤ 2 V |
| Switching mode | Dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Cable open end, 300 mm |
| 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 | 22 µs |
WF80-60B41CB01 Sick Fork Sensor is a fixed-gap optical detection device designed for accurate object sensing in industrial automation. The Sick WF80-60B41CB01 Fork Sensor provides 80 mm fork width, 0.5 mm minimum detectable object, push-pull PNP/NPN output, and IP65 enclosure rating. It belongs to the WFE series and supports 2-point teach-in configuration for precise sensitivity adjustment. With 22 µs jitter and 100 mA maximum output current, it ensures consistent switching performance.
In industrial applications, the WF80-60B41CB01 Sick Fork Sensor is installed in conveyor systems, packaging machines, assembly lines, and automated handling units. The defined 80 mm fork geometry allows stable detection of small components and labels without complex alignment. The push-pull output simplifies integration with PLC inputs, while the 300 mm cable open end enables direct panel wiring. Its aluminum housing and protective circuitry support reliable operation in continuous manufacturing environments.
The Sick WF80-60B41CB01 Fork Sensor combines optical detection accuracy with standardized electrical characteristics for industrial use in India. With dark switching mode, 40 mA current consumption, and reverse polarity protection, the model maintains stable signal output in demanding automation processes. As part of Sick’s fork sensor portfolio, this device supports OEMs, system integrators, and panel builders requiring consistent fork-based detection performance in automated production systems.




