Sick WFE-180120B337 Fork Sensor
The WFE-180120B337 is a Sick Fork Sensor featuring 180 mm fork width and 120 mm fork depth configuration. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, push-pull PNP/NPN switching output, 100 mA output current, 40 mA current consumption, light/dark switching, 1-point/2-point/dynamic teach-in support, M8 3-pin connector, IP65 protection, 40 µs jitter, and integrated reverse polarity and short-circuit protection.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFE-180120B337 |
Sick WFE-180120B337 Fork Sensor – Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 209.3 mm x 143 mm |
| Fork width | 180 mm |
| Fork depth | 120 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.05 mm |
| Adjustment | Teach-in button, cable (Teach-in, sensitivity, light/dark switching, key lock, Teach-in dynamic) |
| Teach-in mode | 1-point teach-in2-point teach-inTeach-in dynamic |
| 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 | Light/dark switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Connector M8, 3-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 | ABSCoated carbon steel (frame) |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
| Jitter | 40 µs |
WFE-180120B337 Sick Fork Sensor is a fixed-gap optical detection device developed for precise object sensing in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFE-180120B337 Fork Sensor provides 180 mm fork width, 120 mm fork depth, 0.05 mm minimum detectable object, and push-pull PNP/NPN output. It belongs to the WFE series and supports light/dark switching with 1-point, 2-point, and dynamic teach-in configuration. With IP65 enclosure rating and 100 mA maximum output current, it ensures stable switching performance.
In industrial environments, the WFE-180120B337 Sick Fork Sensor is installed on wide conveyors, packaging lines, assembly equipment, and automated material handling systems. The extended 180 mm fork opening allows reliable detection of large-format materials, sheets, and components passing through the sensing gap. Push-pull output simplifies PLC integration, while the M8 3-pin connector ensures structured wiring. ABS housing with coated carbon steel frame supports consistent operation in manufacturing setups.
The Sick WFE-180120B337 Fork Sensor combines defined fork geometry with optical detection stability for automation processes in India. With 40 µs jitter, 40 mA current consumption, and integrated circuit protection against reverse polarity and short circuit, the model maintains accurate signal response in continuous production cycles. As part of Sick’s fork sensor portfolio, this device supports OEMs, system integrators, and panel builders requiring dependable fixed-gap sensing solutions.
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