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This section provides an overview for safety sensors as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 32 safety sensor manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked safety sensor companies as of December, 2024: 1.Unique Safety Products, 2.TEXELCO srl, 3.ifm efector, inc..
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A safety sensor is a sensor used to prevent accidents, fires, and other disasters in various locations. They are used in homes, factories, offices, and transportation equipment.
A familiar example is a safety sensor that detects a fire resulting from spilled gas on a gas range and subsequently shuts off the gas supply.
Various types of safety sensors are available, including those that detect temperature, shaking, speed, the concentration of certain gases, and overweight items.
Examples of safety sensor uses include:
Safety sensors come in many types and applications, and their features vary widely.
The following is a description of typical safety sensor features.
*Including some distributors, etc.
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MSA Safety, founded in 1914, is a manufacturer and supplier of safety products such as self-contained breathing apparatus, flame detection systems, fall protection devices, and fire & rescue helmets that protect users from potentially dangerous or life-threatening situations while working in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industries, the fire service, mining, construction, and military. Cranberry Township, Pa., is the company's headquarters north of Pittsburgh, and it has manufacturing plants in the United States, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. MSA generates approximately half of its sales outside North America, with over 40 international sites.
Spectrex Inc., headquartered in Chanhassen, Minnesota, is a manufacturer of hazard detection and suppression solutions for high-risk and commercial applications. The company stocks fire detection products and open-path gas detectors. Its 40/40 series flame detectors have HART output and a heated window to withstand harsh conditions. These flame detectors are hazardous area approved for zone I locations, and the range includes single UV, combined UV/IR, and IR3 types. Some of its suppression solutions include flame suppression systems, controllers, and extinguishers, and the company serves industries such as marine, aviation, and power generation.
Honeywell International Inc. was founded in 1885 and headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. Honeywell is a diversified technology and manufacturing company to global customers in many industries such as aerospace, building technologies, performance materials, manufacturing, and safety. Honeywell produces hardware and software solutions for each industry it serves. In building technologies, Honeywell designs access controls, electrical and wiring, fire life safety, and employee training services. In aerospace, Honeywell designs cockpit systems and displays, engines, cabin management and cleaning, and health and usage monitoring.
Burns Engineering Inc., founded in 1960 and based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, is a manufacturer and supplier specializing in temperature measurement devices. The company's product portfolio includes sanitary thermowells, cryogenic probes, and wireless transmitters. These products find applications in various industries, including chemical processing, food and beverage, and the oil and gas industry. The company offers services including technical support and calibration of temperature measurement devices. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, with sales representatives in Canada and Ireland.
Littlefuse was founded in 1927 and headquartered in the United States. Littlefuse is a diversified industrial technology manufacturing company with customers globally. Littlefuse has products segments which are electronic, industrial, and transportation. Electronic segment products include fuses and fuse accessories, positive temperature coefficient resettable fuses, polymer electrostatic discharge suppressors, and varistors. Transportation products include blade, resettable, and high-current and high-voltage fuses, as well as battery cable protectors; fuses, switches, relays, circuit breakers, and power distribution modules. The Industrial segment offerings include contactors, transformers, and temperature sensors for use in renewable energy and energy storage systems, electric vehicle infrastructure, HVAC systems.
ifm efector (ifm) is a subsidiary of ifm electronic, founded in Germany in 1969. ifm has developed, manufactured and marketed sensors and controls technology to industries that include assembly and robotics, automotive, material handling, metal forming, mobile equipment, plastics, and food and beverage. Ifm produces sensors, condition monitoring equipment, image processing, safety technology, industrial communication, IO-link, systems for mobile machines, displays, software, connection technology, voltage supplies, as well as other accessories.
Pepperl+Fuchs, Inc. was founded in Mannheim, Germany in 1945 developing the forerunner of the proximity switch. Pepperl+Fuchs continues to develop proximity sensors as well as other industrial sensors including ultrasonic sensors, rotary encoders, positioning systems, display and signal processing, vibration monitoring, industrial communication, and signal processing as well as related accessories and software. Explosive protection products include safety barriers, surge protection, wireless solutions, HMI systems, power supplies, electrical explosion protection equipment, level measurement, and related software.
Sick AG, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waldkirch, Germany, is a manufacturer of sensor and sensor solutions that aid in in production, logistics, and processes automation. The company’s expansive product portfolio includes industrial sensors, encoders, and analyzers. It has over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as several agencies worldwide, and in the 2022 fiscal year, it generated around €2.2 billion. The company established the first subsidiary in France in 1972 and opened another subsidiary in USA in 1975. It changed to a joint stock company in 1996 and the first employee shares were issued in 1999.
Sensidyne is an American manufacturer and distributor of industrial air monitoring and safety equipment founded in 1983 and acquired by the German company Schauenburg International GmbH in 2008. Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company offers various products including aerosol and heat stress monitors, sound and vibration measurement equipment, air sampling instrumentation, and gas detector tube systems. Sensidyne also provides additional OEM, in-house calibration, and maintenance services for clients requiring additional support.
Euchner-USA, Inc. is based in East Syracuse, New York, USA, and is a manufacturer of industrial safety equipment that was established in 1989 as a subsidiary of Germany’s Euchner GmbH + Co. KG. The company produces magnetically coded and transponder-coded safety switches, emergency stop devices, and safety relays for control systems. It also offers light curtains, handheld pendant stations for controlling machinery or processes, and read heads with external evaluation functionality. The company’s products are commonly used in industrial manufacturing operations, including within the automotive, robotics, and machine tool industries.
elobau U.S., Inc., founded in 1972 and headquartered in Waukegan, Illinois, is a designer, manufacturer, and supplier of sensor technology solutions for automotive and industrial applications. The company has interests in four business verticals: automotive engineering, sensor technology, filling level measurement, and machine safety. Its products include safety controllers, safety sensors, angle sensors, emergency stops, and other related products designed to help clients in challenging environments such as ATEX and food packaging applications. The company delivers its products worldwide, backed by a network of subsidiaries and distributor partners.
steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG founded in Löhne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, in 1961, is a manufacturer of electrical sensors and control units. The company manufactures foot switches, optical sensors, magnetic sensors, command devices, and wireless receivers. It has subsidiaries in 11 countries around the world, and sales and service partners in a further 30. At the end of 2012, the company opened a production plant in Shanghai, China and it also employs 450 people worldwide.
K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co.KG was founded in 1945 and is a manufacturer of switchgear and control devices based in Wuppertal, Germany. The company's products include security sensors, solenoid interlocks, safety switches and safety mats. The products are used in escalators, elevators, wood processing, packaging and industrial automation to provide safety at work. The company is ISO 9001 certified and supports local institutions like the University of Wuppertal, charity events and sports clubs. In Brazil, Schmersal has won the international "Great Place To Work" competition five times.
AECO SRL, founded in 1978 and headquartered in Milano, Italy, is a manufacturer of sensor solutions for industrial automation. The company offers a range of products, including inductive sensors, capacitive sensors, and level control sensors. These sensors are used in a wide range of industrial applications, such as process controls, machine tools, and assembly lines, to detect objects and control levels of materials without physical contact. It holds several certifications such as the ISO 9001:2015 from CSQ, and the ATEX - Production Quality Assurance Notification certificate.
Texelco SRL, founded in 1970 and headquartered in an industrial area between Milan, Varese, and Como, Italy, is a manufacturer of safety components and systems for the automation of industrial plants and machinery. The company's shock- and vibration-resistant magnetic sensors are used in industrial applications. These products can also be mounted behind non-magnetic materials as the active component in machine safety buttons. It also manufactures visual components, including stack lights, audio and optical combined indicators, and LED light bulbs, used on machinery and equipment, as well as installed through operating plants.
Pilz is headquartered in Ostfildern, Germany. Pilz designs components, systems, and services to assist industrial plant and machinery customers globally. Customers include many industries such as metals, pharmaceutical, food, presses, and robotics. Pilz serves customers through 4 venues: products and industries, services, support, and training. Products and services include everything from sensor technology and small controllers to robotics to software and operation monitoring. Services include machinery and workplace safety and international compliance. Support is offered 24/7. Training is available through courses and qualification programs.
Qinhuangdao Intrinsic Crystal Technology Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of infrared (IR) crystal materials that was established in 2008 in Qinhuangdao City, Hebei Province, China. The company primarily produces IR crystal materials such as zinc selenide, germanium, and silicon, which are used for making optics and sensors. It also offers optical lenses, coatings, and custom crystal production services for unique projects. The company’s products are commonly used in the manufacture of optical instruments and infrared imaging equipment, as well as in photoelectric applications.
Founded in 1890 in Missouri, Emerson Electric Co., is a technology and engineering company that provides various solutions for customers in industrial, commercial, and consumer markets globally. Business segments include automation solutions, AspenTech, and commercial & residential solutions segments. The Automation Solutions segment offers measurement and analytical instrumentation, industrial valves and equipment, and process control software and systems. The AspenTech segment provides asset optimization software for enhancing performance through a combination of modeling, simulation, and optimization capabilities. The Commercial & Residential Solutions segment offers residential and commercial HVAC products, system protector and flow control devices, and IoT thermostats.
R. STAHL AG, established in 1876 and based in Waldenburg, Germany, is a manufacturer and supplier of electrical components, equipment, and systems used in hazardous areas. Some of its products include luminaires, control boxes, CCTV systems, distribution boards, and signaling devices. The products have several applications, including explosion protection for LNG and machine building. The company has subsidiaries in 21 countries and has applied an integrated management system for all its production sites, which brings together three ISO standards for quality management (9001), safety and health (45001), and environmental protection (14001).
Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1945, by Heinz and Philip Schmersal, is a name in safety technology, is a manufacturer of safety technology solutions, specializing in switchgear and control devices for various industries. With a diverse range of mechanical and electro-sensitive switching devices, they offer an extensive collection of safety switching systems and devices for safeguarding both humans and machinery. The company looks after three key domains: lift technology, automation technology, and safety technology. Their substantial approach position them as a global supplier of safety switching devices, catering to the safety and automation needs of various industries.
Pizzato Elettrica S.r.l., founded in 1984 and headquartered in Marostica, Italy, is a manufacturer specializing in safety and control devices. The company produces various products, including safety switches, position switches, control devices, and machine safety systems. The products are designed to ensure the safety and efficiency of industrial machinery and automation processes. The components offer benefits such as stability, durability, and compliance with international safety standards, making them indispensable in industries like manufacturing, automotive, robotics, and packaging. It offers advanced solutions for machine safety and control, resulting in the protection of both personnel and equipment in various industrial applications.
K.A. Schmersal GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Wuppertal, Germany, is a manufacturer of systems and solutions for machine safety and occupational health and safety. The company’s over 18,000 devices include safety sensors, safety switches with separate actuators, and solenoid interlocks. It also stocks optoelectronic safety devices, safety relay modules, and safety controllers. The company has a presence in over 60 countries, with seven production sites in three countries, including Brazil, India, and China. All its production subsidiaries are ISO 9001 certified, and its laboratory at the Wuppertal site is recognized by DAkkS and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited.
Celduc Inc. through Celduc Transfo was founded in 1960 as a manufacturer of transformers. Celduc Inc. is based in, France. Celduc Inc. was officially created in 2020 and headquartered in Centerport, New York. Celduc creates electronics and customized products for industries including railway, plastic, packaging, medical, and electronics. Celduc’s main product lines include solid state relays, magnetic proximity sensors, reed relays & switches, and customized products. Customized products are versions of other products adapted for use in industries with special needs such as nuclear power, aircraft, and agriculture.
Hokuyo Electric, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Osaka, Japan, is a manufacturer of automation technology. The company develops automation technology with products such as counters, photoelectric sensors and automatic doors for factory automation systems and various production processes. These sensors and optical data transmission devices are integrated into many industrial sectors such as textiles, and transportation systems. The company complies with the ISO 9001 and 14001 standards for quality and environmental management, and its control devices comply with the RoHS Directive.
FineTek Co., Ltd, established in 1979 and headquartered in New Taipei City, is an ATEX & IECEX and TAF/ilac-MRA certified manufacturer and supplier of process automation and flow measurement solutions. The company's product portfolio includes Level Transmitters, Flow Measurement devices, Pressure instruments, and Temperature sensors. These products are utilized for monitoring and controlling process conditions, ensuring safety in industrial environments, and optimizing resource allocation. They are adopted by industries such as Water Treatment, Maritime, Steel, Power, and Construction. Additionally, the company offers services in wireless technology integration, pneumatic, and product solutions.
BERNSTEIN AG is a manufacturer and distributor of electromechanical components that was established in 1947 in Germany. The company manufactures switches and sensors that range from insulated and metal enclosed to foot switches and safety switchgear. They also provide enclosure technology that deals with the implementation of support systems for various applications such as using housing to accommodate electrical, electronic, or pneumatic components and load-bearing systems made of aluminum and stainless steel. They also offer safety solutions related to the operation of lifts and escalators that are placed in malls and airports
Telemecanique Sensors, established in 1924 and headquartered in Rueil-Malmaison, France, is a manufacturer and supplier of sensors and sensor-related technology. With a global reach encompassing over 100 subsidiaries and distributors across 50 countries, its offerings which include inductive proximity sensors for object detection, photoelectric sensors, ultrasonic sensors for measurements like level and thickness, capacitive proximity sensors for liquid level detection, and limit switches for object position sensing find applications in diverse industries such as manufacturing, food and beverage, transportation, medical, and utilities. Its facilities are also all compliant with ISO 14 001 global standard.
Altech Corporation, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Flemington, New Jersey, is a supplier and distributor of electronic and control components and is ISO 9001 certified. The company provides a broad line of products, including programmable controllers, monitoring relays, and terminal blocks, used in instrumentation, industrial control, and automation applications. The company’s enclosed disconnect switches are available in different materials like stainless steel, plastic, and aluminum and have a use rating of 16A to 150A/600V AC. The products are all RoHS and REACH compliant and meet diverse national and international standards like IEC, CSA, and UL.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ifm efector, inc. |
7.7%
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| 2 | Unique Safety Products |
6.4%
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| 3 | TEXELCO srl |
5.1%
|
| 4 | Schmersal, Inc. |
5.1%
|
| 5 | steute Technologies GmbH & Co. KG |
3.8%
|
| 6 | Burns Engineering Inc. |
3.8%
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| 7 | elobau U.S., Inc. |
3.8%
|
| 8 | LumaSense Technologies, Inc. |
3.8%
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| 9 | Celduc Inc. |
3.8%
|
| 10 | Telemecanique Sensors |
3.8%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the safety sensor page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
United States of America
|
11 | 61.1% |
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Germany
|
3 | 16.7% |
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Japan
|
2 | 11.1% |
|
Italy
|
2 | 11.1% |
103 products found
103 products
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd.
430+ people viewing
Last viewed: 14 hours ago
The shooting switch is a switch that detects the clogging of the conversion shot of conveyor early. Open holes in the shooting side wall and instal...
2 models listed
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd.
940+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
A non -contact slip and excess detector using a proximity switch. You can easily adjust with one push. When one is pushed, the rotation axis speed ...
10 models listed
ifm efector, inc.
260+ people viewing
Last viewed: 11 hours ago
High-frequency induced safety sensor certified by IEC60947-5-3, ISO13849-1, IEC62061, IEC61508. Characteristics of the product ･ Guarantee the saf...
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd.
450+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
The belt verti cracked detector detects the vert of the belt that occurs under the shot of the conveyor transport equipment. By discovering the dam...
2 models listed
VIA Technologies, Inc.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 8 hours ago
■Preventing accidents on site Powered by powerful vSenseTM sensor fusion technology that combines camera detection and a 77GHz mmWave radar sensor,...
Codec Co., Ltd.
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 6 minutes ago
Just install it on the object and it will monitor it 24 hours a day. In addition, it has been made smaller and cable-less to make it easier to carr...
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd.
450+ people viewing
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The belt Kata -kai switch is a switch that detects the belt and meandering. The meandering of the belt and the katayose detect the abnormality of t...
2 models listed
Eureka Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
◾️A sensor that lets you choose what you want to detect. Simply attach a commercially available reflective material to the detection target. ・Hig...
Eureka Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
◾️A sensor that lets you choose what you want to detect. Simply attach a commercially available reflective material to the detection target. ・Hig...
Eureka Co., Ltd.
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 51 minutes ago
◾️“Human” detection with digital & surround sound. A perspective from above provides clear images of the left and right rear views in real time. D...
Matsushima Measure Tech Co., Ltd.
900+ people viewing
Last viewed: 3 hours ago
The speed switch is a magnetic slip detector that does not require a power supply. Detects by monitoring the rotation speed of the machine axis. It...
2 models listed
Komori Safety Device Lab Co.,Ltd
320+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
Safety system using a 3D radar that complies with the world's first SIL2/PLD standard By duplicating the sensor area, it is possible to configure c...
Eureka Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 51 minutes ago
◾️Obstacle detection alarm system Reducing risks in risk assessments of cargo handling work environments and preventing damage to cargo and work s...
Myzox Co., Ltd.
20+ people viewing
Last viewed: 2 hours ago
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A portable lightning detector that detects lightning discharges within approximately 40km and issues warnings at three levels depending on strength...
Pal Giken Co., Ltd.
330+ people viewing
Last viewed: 16 hours ago
■ Safety monitoring sensor using microwaves with high weather resistance ・ Because it uses radio waves (microwaves), it is resistant to weather co...
2 models listed
Soki Co., Ltd.
350+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Fast Response
5.0 Company Review
It is a safety management device that uses AA batteries that do not require power from heavy equipment, and the main body and sensor can be easily ...
Soki Co., Ltd.
260+ people viewing
Last viewed: 12 hours ago
Fast Response
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Ideal for traffic safety measures near entrances and exits of work sites. Notify pedestrians of vehicle entry and exit. Installation of the device ...
Soki Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
Last viewed: 12 hours ago
Fast Response
5.0 Company Review
This is an all-in-one sensor that includes a rotating light, alarm speaker, and controller. Since this equipment can be used outdoors, it is also i...
Yukosha Shito Trading Co., Ltd.
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 55 minutes ago
Fast Response
■Active IC tags ensure a safe worksite with no blind spots ・360° (all directions), up to 12m detection possible: 360° detection, so there are no b...
KYORITSU
50+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
NETIS registered product NETIS number: QS-190011-VE ■Features ・Avoid danger with sound ・Definitive edition of danger prediction ・Protect safety...
KYORITSU
100+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Features ・Proximity warning system using GNSS location information service ・System for mobile cranes (crawler, all terrain, rough terrain, etc.)...
Hans Turck GmbH & Co.
500+ people viewing
Last viewed: 18 hours ago
Standard Response
4.0 Company Review
Turck safety switches available in a wide range of features and various designs are suitable for accurately monitoring protected doors and dimensio...
6 models listed
KYORITSU
50+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Features ・Crane floodlight to support night work when it is not visible to the crane camera ・Using a narrow angle type solves the problems with ...
Hans Turck GmbH & Co.
590+ people viewing
Last viewed: 8 hours ago
Standard Response
4.0 Company Review
Turck safety switches available in a wide range of features and various designs are suitable for accurately monitoring protected doors and dimensio...
6 models listed
KYORITSU
70+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 hour ago
Standard Response
■Features ・Rated luminous flux (equipment luminous flux) 44000lm ・Power consumption (200V/240V) 380W ・Specific energy consumption efficiency (20...
Hans Turck GmbH & Co.
460+ people viewing
Last viewed: 12 hours ago
Standard Response
4.0 Company Review
Turck safety switches available in a wide range of features and various designs are suitable for accurately monitoring protected doors and dimensio...
6 models listed
BEAJAPAN Co., Ltd.
300+ people viewing
Last viewed: 13 hours ago
Easy -to -install Flatscan SW protects doors and passers with 170 measurement points. One Flatscan SW covers the entire door, including the hinge a...
3 models listed
Nissha FIS, Inc
60+ people viewing
Last viewed: 22 hours ago
Standard Response
■Features Gas calibrated module equipped with SB-500-12. No case. No concentration output.
Nissha FIS, Inc
40+ people viewing
Last viewed: 1 day ago
Standard Response
■Features Gas calibrated module equipped with SB-15C. No case. Comes with concentration output function.
Nissha FIS, Inc
40+ people viewing
Standard Response
■Features Gas calibrated module equipped with SB-500-12. Comes with case. No concentration output.
