SICK (www.sickusa.com), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of sensors, safety systems, machine vision, and automatic identification products for factory and logistics automation, today announced the launch of its MZ2Q-C Magnetic Cylinder Sensor. The MZ2Q-C is the first magnetic cylinder sensor with two programmable switching points for C-slot cylinders, reducing installation and wiring costs.

SICK is currently the only company to offer this ”2 in 1” sensor concept, providing users greater functional reliability with rapid piston movements, two-fold final position detection in pneumatic cylinders, and the precise detection of different gripper positions.

The MZ2Q-C Magnetic Cylinder Sensor is ideal for position detection on C-slot pneumatic cylinders and grippers. The sensor can be taught to detect beginning stroke (retracted) and end stroke (extended) positions over 2 in (50 mm) stroke size. Moreover, this sensor can be completely recessed in the C-slot. The MZ2Q-C sensor offers an IP 67 enclosure rating.