Development and manufacture of optical, inductive and capacitive sensors for extreme industrial operating conditions
Schlüter Automation und Sensorik GmbH
Todtnau (Germany)New on Amplifa
About Schlüter Automation und Sensorik
Schlüter Automation und Sensorik GmbH develops and manufactures industrial sensors for applications where standard solutions reach their limits. The product range includes optical sensors (photoelectric sensors, through-beam, retro-reflective, fork and frame light barriers, fibre optics, laser distance sensors, safety light curtains), inductive sensors in designs from Ø 3 mm to M80, capacitive sensors and amplifiers, magnetic field switches as well as sensors for the food industry (IP69k, stainless steel). A key focus is temperature-resistant high-temperature sensors with operating temperatures of up to over +250 °C for the steel and metal industry, foundries, furnace and plant engineering as well as conveying technology. In addition to its standard range, the company develops custom sensor solutions to customer specifications, even in small quantities, and supports customers with consulting and integration. The company also distributes linear axis systems, SCARA robots and tabletop robots from IAI. Housings and active faces are made from stainless steel 1.4301, anodised aluminium and engineering plastics such as PTFE, PE and polycarbonate. The company is based in Todtnau in the Black Forest.
- Site
- Todtnau
- Processes
- Development and manufacture of capacitive sensors (miniature and disc sensors), Development and manufacture of optical sensors (U-System photoelectric sensors, light barriers,, Development and manufacture of inductive sensors (Ø 3 mm to M80, temperature-resistant up to +250, Development of custom sensor special solutions to customer specification, Distribution and integration of linear axis systems (IAI), Distribution of SCARA robots and tabletop robots (IAI) for assembly and handling, Development and manufacture of capacitive amplifiers (PNP/NPN, NO/NC), Custom sensor solutions to customer specification (also small quantities)
- Materials
- Stainless steel 1.4301, PTFE, PE (polyethylene, active sensor face), Polycarbonate, PUR (cable material), PVC (cable material), Aluminium, anodised (housing material of light barriers), Steel ST37 (reference material for switching distance)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1967
- Industries
- Steel and metal industry, Machinery and plant engineering, Conveying technology, Foundries, Automation technology, Food industry
- 01
Consulting and project support
- 02
Development of custom sensor technology
- 03
Manufacturing and adaptation of existing products
- 04
Integration into existing systems
- 05
Sales and support
Materials and Processes
Stainless steel 1.4301
Housing material of capacitive sensors, corrosion-resistant and suitable for the food industry
Aluminium, anodised
Housing material of optical sensors such as photoelectric sensors and light barriers
PTFE
Material of active sensor faces, chemically resistant
PE (polyethylene)
Material of active sensor faces of capacitive sensors
Polycarbonate
Housing material of capacitive amplifiers
PUR (cable material)
Cable material for robust industrial environments
PVC (cable material)
Cable material for standard applications
Locations
Todtnau
DEHead office: development, manufacturing and sales
- Lot size
- Custom developments also in small quantities
- Materials
- Stainless steel 1.4301, anodised aluminium, PTFE, PE, polycarbonate
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Development and manufacture of capacitive sensors (miniature and disc sensors)Engineering | – | – | – | Custom developments also in small | Stainless steel 1.4301, PTFE, PE, Polycarbonate, PUR, PVC |
| Development and manufacture of optical sensors (U-System photoelectric sensors, light barriers,Engineering | – | – | – | – | Anodised aluminium, Stainless steel 1.4301, Polycarbonate |
| Development and manufacture of inductive sensors (Ø 3 mm to M80, temperature-resistant up to +250Engineering | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Development of custom sensor special solutions to customer specificationEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distribution and integration of linear axis systems (IAI)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Distribution of SCARA robots and tabletop robots (IAI) for assembly and handlingAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Development and manufacture of capacitive amplifiers (PNP/NPN, NO/NC)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Polycarbonate, PUR |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
The quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015. The quality certificate is available on request.
| Evidence | Todtnau |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1967
Lothar Schlüter founds the Lothar Schlüter KG in Lehrte near Hanover with optical and inductive sensors
- 1977
First own photoelectric sensor in an M30 housing, shortly afterwards the first fibre optics
- 1981
Introduction of the photoelectric sensor Universal System (U-System)
- 1983
The company relocates to Todtnau in the Black Forest
- 1996
Start of distribution of IAI linear axis systems
- 2009
Relocation from Schönau to the new company building in Todtnau
- 2012
Introduction of quality management to ISO 9001
- 2019
Quality management to ISO 9001:2015
- Heute
Under the leadership of Jens Schlüter