Eaton

Company Overview

Eaton is a global power management company offering a broad portfolio of control and automation products. Its sensor and switch division includes mechanically actuated limit switches, proximity and photoelectric sensors, conveyor alignment and belt trip devices, and speed sensing equipment—serving industries like mining, manufacturing, energy, logistics, and process automation.

Conveyor Belt Safety and Alignment Switches

Eaton’s Crouse-Hinds product lines include:

• IEC AFA Alignment Switches: Designed to detect belt misalignment and send stop or alarm signals to prevent material spill and equipment damage.
• IEC AFU Trip Switches: Emergency or normal stop activation via trip wire across conveyors and cranes.
• Explosion‑proof AFU/AFUX Switches: Certified for hazardous-area use, triggering automatic shutdown in critical scenarios.

Limit Switches and Position Sensors

Eaton’s limit switch portfolio provides reliable mechanical position detection:

• LS‑Titan Series: Rugged modular design with metal/plastic enclosures, positive‑opening contacts, and high mechanical life suitable for conveyor and machinery positioning.
• E47‑E50 Series: From precision compact switches to heavy-duty plug‑in models, accommodating various industrial mounting and environmental requirements.

Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors

Eaton provides a range of non‑contact sensing options:

• Inductive Proximity Sensors: Detect metallic targets for part counting, speed detection, and position feedback in conveyors.
• Photoelectric Sensors: Available in diffuse, retro-reflective, and through-beam types, these handle object presence detection, jam prevention, and material flow control.

Speed Monitoring Solutions

Eaton’s sensor systems support conveyor speed applications:

• Magnetically Coupled Proximity Speed Switches: Non-contact devices for zero-speed, underspeed, and overspeed detection.
• These sensors detect rotational pulses from metal targets and transmit signals to PLCs for automation logic.

Certifications and Industrial Applications

Products are certified to standards including UL, CSA, CE, IEC, and ATEX. Eaton sensor systems are applied in conveyor safety, material handling, packaging, automation, and heavy equipment used in demanding industrial environments worldwide.

Summary

Eaton delivers a versatile suite of industrial sensors and switches—from mechanically actuated limit switches to non-contact proximity and photoelectric units, alignment and safety trip devices, and speed sensors—ensuring reliable detection, protection, and control in conveyor and material handling systems globally.