Detect without contact
SICK photoelectric sensors
Select optical principle, range, housing, background suppression and connectivity for the target and environment.
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SICK distributor in Québec: sensors, machine vision and machine safety.
Cadence Automatisation is an official distributor of SICK products in Québec.
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Detect, identify, measure and protect without losing application context
SICK offers sensing and automation technologies covering presence, position, distance, identification, vision, fluids and machine safety. To select them well, start with the object, environment, speed, required information and the sensor’s role in the machine decision.
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SICK catalog structured by family
Explore SICK families and identify the technologies suited to your application.
Confirm presence
SICK proximity sensors
Inductive, capacitive and magnetic sensors for industrial position and presence detection.
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Measure distance
SICK distance and LiDAR sensors
Guide selection by range, repeatability, target, ambient light, measurement rate, scan field and interface.
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Make motion measurable
SICK encoders and inclination sensors
Incremental, absolute, linear, motor-feedback encoders and industrial inclination sensors.
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Inspect in 2D and 3D
SICK machine vision
Vision sensors, cameras and systems for inspection, measurement, localization and robot guidance.
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Read, identify, trace
SICK automatic identification
Structure reading by code type, distance, speed, direct marking, coverage, network and traceability requirements.
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Protect people and processes
SICK machine safety
Selection begins with risk assessment, safety function, zone, distance, stopping time and required performance level.
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Monitor the process
SICK fluid sensors
Pressure, flow, level and temperature measurement for pneumatics, hydraulics and process systems.
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Select a SICK sensor or solution by the problem to solve
The same object can be detected, measured, read or inspected in several ways. A technology becomes relevant when it produces useful information for the machine with an implementation compatible with the environment and production cycle.
Detect without contact
SICK photoelectric sensors for presence and position detection
Photoelectric sensors use light to detect an object and are commonly used to confirm presence, position or passage. The sensing principle, object surface, background, distance and environment should be established before choosing a model.
Key considerations
- Non-contact detection
- Principles suited to many objects
- Industrial integration options
When to use it
Use for presence, counting, positioning or object control when the optical geometry can be managed.
Confirm presence
SICK proximity sensors for industrial position and presence
Inductive, capacitive and magnetic sensors respond to different materials and installation conditions. They fit situations where a machine needs a reliable short-range presence or position signal, often near an actuator or moving element.
Key considerations
- A response suited to the target material
- Often compact form factors
- A signal that is simple to use in the cycle
When to use it
Use when material, range, flush or non-flush mounting and sensor access define the solution.
Measure distance
SICK distance sensors and LiDAR for measurement, profiling and zones
Distance sensors and LiDAR add spatial measurement to automation: distance, profile, position or zone detection. They matter when a machine must understand where an object, load or vehicle is rather than simply confirm its presence.
Key considerations
- Distance or geometry information
- Approaches for fixed or mobile installations
- A foundation for positioning and logistics
When to use it
Consider range, field to cover, movement, reflectivity and the precision actually useful to the decision.
Make motion measurable
SICK encoders and inclination sensors for position and motion feedback
Encoders and inclination sensors turn rotary, linear or angular movement into position information for control. They are used when an axis, belt, mechanism or mobile machine must be tracked with an appropriate resolution, interface and environmental behavior.
Key considerations
- Position feedback for axes
- Incremental or absolute technologies
- Information useful to motion control
When to use it
Choose according to motion type, resolution, interface, coupling mechanics and how the controller uses feedback.
Inspect in 2D and 3D
SICK machine vision for inspection, localization and guidance
Machine vision extracts more information than a binary sensor: feature presence, reading, measurement, localization or inspection. Selection should start with the image to obtain—lighting, optics, part, throughput and decision—before choosing a camera or vision sensor.
Key considerations
- Rich information about the part
- Inspection and guidance applications
- Selection tied to the image and expected result
When to use it
Use when the application needs a decision based on appearance, position, measurement or reading rather than a simple threshold.
Read, identify, trace
SICK automatic identification for codes, RFID and traceability
Code readers, RFID systems and identification tools create a link between a physical item and its digital information. They are useful when production, packaging or handling must confirm an item’s identity, orientation or journey without relying on manual entry.
Key considerations
- A foundation for traceability
- Reading methods suited to the marking
- Information that control systems can use
When to use it
Compare according to code or transponder type, marking quality, distance, speed and the data to transmit.
Protect people and processes
SICK machine safety for protecting zones and access points
Light curtains, scanners, controllers and safety components help implement functions selected by a risk assessment. Technology does not replace that assessment: the zone, access modes, distances, stopping time and restart behavior must be considered together.
Key considerations
- Components for different protection perimeters
- An approach connected to the cycle and access
- A starting point for a structured safety discussion
When to use it
Address this family after defining hazards, access, operating modes and requirements applicable to the project.
Monitor the process
SICK fluid sensors for pressure, flow, level and temperature
Fluid sensors make visible the quantities that influence a process, pneumatic supply or hydraulic system. They are relevant when a machine must confirm a condition, track a drift or provide a value usable by control and maintenance.
Key considerations
- Measurement linked to process behavior
- Variables useful for monitoring
- A basis for diagnosis
When to use it
Select according to fluid, measurement range, connections, temperature, pressure and the information actually to be used.
Applications
Industrial applications for SICK technologies
Use cases range from presence detection on a conveyor to protection of a robotic zone. The applications below show how to organize the initial conversation without presuming a final configuration.
Conveying, sorting and logistics
Detection, code reading and distance measurement can help follow an item’s movement, confirm a position or feed traceability within a material flow.
Explore handling applicationsMachines, cells and robotics
Sensors, vision and safety components should be considered together when a machine must detect, guide, stop or resume a cycle based on its real state.
Explore OEM solutionsProcesses, fluids and demanding environments
Flow, pressure, level and temperature measurement, along with robust detection, can be selected according to the medium, connections and maintenance information sought.
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Cadence, your SICK partner in Québec
Cadence can help move from a need expressed as “detect,” “read” or “protect” to concrete criteria: object, zone, throughput, interface, environment and role in the cycle. This process connects SICK families to the intended integration.
- Qualify the need before comparing technologies
- Connect detection, identification, vision and safety to the machine cycle
- Guide the discussion toward catalogue families and series
Sources
Official SICK references
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