Sick WFM30-40P121 Fork Sensor
The WFM30-40P121 is a Sick Fork Sensor with 30 mm fork width and 0.8 mm minimum detectable object accuracy. This Sick Fork Sensor operates on the optical detection principle with 42 mm fork depth, PNP switching output, light switching mode, 100 mA output current, 3-wire 2 m cable connection, aluminum housing, and integrated circuit protection against reverse polarity and short circuit.

| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Fork Sensor |
| Model Number | WFM30-40P121 |
Sick WFM30-40P121 Fork Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 10 mm x 50 mm x 59.5 mm |
| Fork width | 30 mm |
| Fork depth | 42 mm |
| Minimum detectable object (MDO) | 0.8 mm |
| Adjustment | None |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output (voltage) | PNP: HIGH = VS β β€ 1.5 V / LOW = 0 VNPN: HIGH = approx. VS / LOW β€ 1.5 V |
| Switching mode | Light switching |
| Output current Imax. | 100 mA |
| Connection type | Cable, 3-wire, 2 m |
| Circuit protection | UV connections, reverse polarity protectedOutput Q short-circuit protectedInterference pulse suppression |
| Weight | Approx. 80 g ... 190 g 2) |
| Housing material | Aluminum |
| Functional principle | Optical detection principle |
WFM30-40P121 Sick Fork Sensor is designed for compact and precise detection tasks in industrial automation systems. The Sick WFM30-40P121 Fork Sensor offers 30 mm fork width, 42 mm fork depth, 0.8 mm minimum detectable object, and PNP switching output with light switching mode. It supports up to 100 mA output current and uses an optical detection principle suited for stable object sensing applications.
In conveyor systems, packaging machinery, and automated assembly lines, the WFM30-40P121 Sick Fork Sensor enables reliable detection of small components within narrow installation spaces. The 3-wire 2 m cable simplifies integration into control panels, while reverse polarity protection, short-circuit protection, and interference pulse suppression maintain consistent switching performance.
The Sick WFM30-40P121 Fork Sensor is built with an aluminum housing to withstand typical industrial conditions. With defined PNP switching characteristics and optical sensing technology, this Sick Fork Sensor model supports repeatable detection performance in industrial automation environments.




