FGL Series Housed Metal Fork Sensor

Fork sensors from SensoPart’s FGL series with metal housings offer reliable part and label detection in compact, rugged form factors. Designed for harsh industrial environments, these sensors combine a precise light barrier and receiver within a fixed mechanical frame—eliminating the need for alignment and ensuring stable operation, even during vibration or thermal drift.

The metal housing enhances mechanical durability and makes these sensors suitable for applications exposed to contamination, cleaning agents, or impact. Variants are available for detecting labels, transparent films, and small parts with slot widths from 2 mm to 120 mm. High switching frequencies up to 10 kHz allow for fast part detection in dynamic automation processes.

Several models support IO-Link communication, enabling parameterization, diagnostics, and seamless integration into networked systems. Typical applications include label detection on packaging lines, counting small components, or verifying presence/position in high-speed assembly. The plug-and-play design allows for quick commissioning without calibration or manual sensitivity adjustment.