Rechner Sensors

Rechner Sensors is a specialist in industrial capacitive, inductive, and magneto-resistive sensors used for automation, level control, and quality control applications. Their product line includes over 3,000 different sensors and related accessories, many of which are designed for challenging industrial environments.

Core Product Lines

Rechner offers several main types of sensors tailored for specific industrial needs:

• Capacitive Sensors (KAS Series): These are the company's specialty and are used to detect the position, presence, or level of virtually any material, including liquids, solids, and powders, regardless of color. They are a switch with no moving parts and function by measuring the material's dielectric value.
• Inductive Sensors (IAS Series): These sensors are specifically designed to sense only ferric (metal) materials and are used for positioning, counting, and speed monitoring applications.
• Magneto-Resistive Sensors (MRS Series): These are used for speed sensing applications, such as detecting gear teeth.
• Flow Rate Sensors (SW Series): Rechner also produces sensors for monitoring the flow rate of various media.
  

Key Product Features & Specializations

• High Performance Line: This range features Rechner's proprietary Quattro EMC protection, which offers superior stability against electromagnetic interference and temperature variations. These sensors also achieve a 25% larger sensing distance compared to competitors.
• Level Control Systems: Rechner offers sophisticated level probes and systems, such as the KFS-Series which uses a patented 3-Electrode Principle to provide highly accurate point level detection of highly viscous materials (like hot melt glue) even when the sensor is coated.
• Harsh Environments: Many Rechner sensors are available in robust housings made from materials like PTFE or stainless steel, making them suitable for use with aggressive chemicals, in high temperature ranges (up to +250°C), and in high-pressure or vacuum containers.
• ATEX Certification: The company provides a wide selection of models certified for use in potentially explosive (ATEX) environments (both gas and dust zones).
• Accessories and Logic Controllers: To complement their sensors, Rechner also supplies power supplies, isolating switching amplifiers (Ex barriers), and EGI logic controllers that simplify the integration and wiring of multiple sensors.