SICK - Sensor Solutions for Industrial Automation and Safety
Discover SICK sensors for automation, safety, logistics and manufacturing, including detection, distance, motion control and machine safety solutions.
Detection Sensors
Part Numbers We Supply:
- W10 - Compact photoelectric sensor
- W27-3 - Robust photoelectric sensor
- IME18 - - M18 inductive proximity sensor
Distance Sensors
Common Part Numbers:
- DT35 - Mid-range laser distance
- DT80 - Long-range laser distance
- UM30-215112 - Ultrasonic distance sensor
Safety Products
Typical Part Numbers:
- M40E-67A503RB0 - M4000 Curtain Reciever
- S32B-0011BA - S300 safety laser scanner
- IME2S12-04N4DC0 - Inductive Safety Switch
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SICK: Intelligent Sensor Solutions for Industrial Automation
SICK is a global technology company specialising in intelligent sensor solutions for industrial automation. Founded by Dr Erwin Sick in 1946, the company has grown from an engineering business in Germany into one of the world’s leading providers of sensors and sensor-based solutions. Its headquarters remain in Waldkirch near Freiburg, while a global network supports customers across manufacturing, logistics and process industries.
The company’s expertise covers detection, measurement, identification, safety and motion control, helping businesses collect reliable information from machinery, materials and production environments. SICK combines sensor hardware with intelligent processing, connectivity and application expertise to support more efficient and safer industrial processes. Its technologies also contribute to Industry 4.0 initiatives, where connected
machines and sensors provide the data required for increasingly automated operations.
SICK's Automation Technologies and Industry Applications
The company prioritises durability and performance, delivering motors that meet international standards for reliability and energy efficiency. Their expertise lies in offering tailored motor solutions that can operate under extreme conditions, ensuring long-lasting reliability for their clients. With a focus on sustainability, Brook Crompton supports industries in reducing their energy consumption through innovative motor designs and energy-efficient technologies.
SICK has developed many important technologies throughout its history. Its first marketable accident prevention light curtain appeared in 1952, establishing an early foundation for its expertise in machine safety. The company has since expanded its portfolio to include photoelectric sensors, distance measurement, safety laser scanners, encoders, identification
systems and other automation technologies.
Applications extend across automotive manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, machine building, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and other industrial sectors. SICK also provides solutions for mobile robots and automated material handling, supporting object detection, positioning, identification and collision protection.
Featured Products
A selection of our most requested products from SICK. Contact us for pricing and availability.
SICK W4 Miniature Photoelectric Sensor
The W4 miniature photoelectric sensor provides reliable object detection where installation space is limited. The WTB4FI-21312120ZZZ uses photoelectric proximity technology with background suppression and offers a compact solution for automated detection tasks. Its design supports accurate switching while the push-pull output provides flexible integration with control systems. The W4 range is suited to applications requiring dependable presence detection and precise sensing within machinery, production lines and material handling equipment.
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SICK deTec4 Safety LightCurtain
The deTec4 safety light curtain provides optoelectronic protection for machinery and automated production environments. The C4C-EA06010A10000 forms part of SICK’s deTec safety portfolio, designed to help protect personnel while allowing productive machine operation. Safety light curtains can detect access into hazardous areas and initiate appropriate protective responses. They are particularly suitable for applications where frequent access to machinery is required without relying on physical guarding.
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SICK microScan3 Safety LaserScanner
The microScan3 safety laser scanner provides contact-free monitoring of hazardous areas around machinery and automated systems. The MICS3-CCAZ90AA1 belongs to a product family designed for machine safeguarding and mobile applications. Laser scanning technology can create configurable protective fields around equipment, helping detect people or objects entering restricted areas. The technology is also suited to automated guided vehicles and other mobile platforms where protection and reliable environmental detection are essential.
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SICK DFS60 Incremental Encoder
The DFS60 incremental encoder provides precise feedback for motion control applications. The DFS60B-BHCK01024 is designed to provide information relating to rotational movement, supporting accurate speed and position monitoring. Encoders form an important part of automated machinery where controllers need reliable motion data to coordinate processes. SICK motion control technologies are used across applications involving motors, drives, robots and moving machinery, supporting precise operation and machine performance.
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Explore how our SICK products support key industries and use cases
Automotive
SICK sensor solutions support automotive production through precise detection, positioning, measurement and safety technologies for assembly, handling, inspection and automated manufacturing processes.
Logistics & Material Handling
SICK supports logistics operations with sensors for object detection, identification, positioning, dimensioning and collision protection across conveyors, warehouses, automated vehicles and material handling systems.
Machines and Materials
SICK sensors help machine builders monitor materials, detect objects, control movement and improve safety, supporting reliable automation across manufacturing equipment and material processing applications.
Product Ranges
We supply the full product range from SICK, ensuring you can source everything you need from a single supplier.
Detection Sensors
SICK’s detection sensor range provides reliable identification and presence detection across automated processes. Products include photoelectric, proximity, fibre-optic and other sensing technologies designed to detect objects, materials and components. Applications include counting, positioning, quality control and process monitoring. The range supports different sensing distances, materials and installation requirements, giving machine builders flexibility when selecting sensors for production and handling equipment.
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Distance Sensors
Distance sensors provide accurate measurement and detection across short, medium and extended ranges. SICK offers technologies based on light, ultrasound and radar, with solutions suitable for indoor and outdoor applications. These sensors can support positioning, height measurement, object detection, collision protection and process control. Multiple interface options, including IO-Link, fieldbus and Ethernet, allow integration with different automation architectures.
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Safety
SICK’s safety range helps protect people, machinery and automated work areas. Products include safety light curtains, safety laser scanners, safety switches, safety controllers and other protective technologies. Solutions can monitor hazardous zones around fixed machinery, mobile platforms and automated systems, supporting appropriate safety functions without unnecessarily restricting productivity. The portfolio addresses both conventional machine safeguarding and more advanced automated environments.
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Motion control sensors provide the feedback required to monitor and control movement within automated machinery. The range includes encoders, motor feedback systems, measuring wheel encoders and inertial sensors. These technologies deliver information such as position, speed and direction, supporting accurate machine operation and advanced automation. Applications extend to robotics, servo drives, mobile platforms and production equipment where precise motion feedback is essential.
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