WFE-030040B137: 1106554 - Sick 40 mm Depth Fork Sensor

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFE-030040B137 |
Sick 40 mm Depth Fork Sensor WFE-030040B137, 1106554 Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Functional principle | Fork sensor |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 59.3 mm x 60.5 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 40 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.5 mm |
| Light Source | - |
| Adjustment | Potentiometer, light/dark switching |
| Current consumption | < 30 mA 1) |
| Switching frequency | 5 kHz |
| Stability of response time | ± 20 µs |
| Switching output | Push-pull: PNP/NPN |
| Switching output (voltage) | Push-pull: PNP/NPN High = UV - < 2 V/Low: ≤ 2 V |
| Switching mode | Light/dark switching |
| Switching output hysteresis | < 0.1 mm |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Initialization time | 100 ms |
| Connection type | Cable, open-ended, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Protection class | III |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protected, Output Q short-circuit protected, Interference pulse suppression |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 |
| Housing material | Plastic, ABS, Coated carbon steel (frame) |
The WFE-030040B137 Sick 40 mm Depth Fork Sensor is a compact optical fork sensor used for accurate object detection in industrial automation. This model combines a 30 mm fork width, 40 mm fork depth, and 0.5 mm minimum detectable object to reliably detect thin or small items. Operating at a 5 kHz switching frequency, the WFE-030040B137 is part of the WFE series and integrates push-pull PNP/NPN output for standard control systems.
In application environments, the WFE-030040B137 Sick 40 mm Depth Fork Sensor is used in conveyors, packaging machines, counting systems, and automated assembly equipment. The fixed fork geometry enables consistent detection without complex alignment, while stable response time supports continuous operation. Light and dark switching modes allow flexible integration into different control logics used across industrial automation processes.
The WFE-030040B137 from Sick provides defined electrical characteristics, IP67-rated housing, and integrated circuit protection suitable for long-term industrial use. With controlled output current, cable connection interface, and series-level compatibility, this Sick fork sensor meets typical automation requirements. Its specifications and WFE series classification confirm the WFE-030040B137 as a dependable fork sensor for industrial automation applications.




