Two in one: the world's first combined fork sensor

Fork sensors traditionally exist in two models: based on light or ultrasonic technology. A new version combining light and ultrasonics is now available. The new GSX combined fork sensor is particularly suitable for labeling machines from the packaging industry. With this, Leuze continues its decades-long tradition as an innovator. Leuze not only invented the first label fork with the GS05, but also developed the first ultrasonic fork sensor with the GSU14. With this innovation, Leuze once again demonstrates its long-standing expertise and the Sensor People's application knowledge in this field. Not only are these devices highly sensitive, they are also easy to mount and require no alignment.

The GSX fork sensor is the world's first sensor of its kind, combining the two detection methods of ultrasonic and optical in one housing. It reliably, quickly and accurately detects a wide range of labels, regardless of their material and surface characteristics. This increases machine throughput and avoids downtime. The fork sensor is particularly suitable for applications where different types of labels must be detected. Until now, this often required several different fork sensors. The user not only saves space, but also additional time and costs for installation. 

Simple, fast and economical configuration

The new GSX fork sensor is equipped with an IO-Link interface. This serves to configure the sensor easily, quickly and economically. The interface can be used to enable remote teaching or button locking, among other things. In addition, recipe management facilitates easy format switching when replacing rollers. This means that re-learning is not necessary when changing rolls to a different label format.