Proven Performers

Sensors & Switches

For decades, Allen-Bradley® sensors and switches have set the standard for rugged reliability and accuracy in industrial environments. With an exceptional variety of products available in the sensing and switching section of our Essential Components site, you'll find just the right configuration for your application and your budget. Each designed to be easily installed on your existing line and perform to your expectations.


Photoelectric Sensors

Recognized as the most robust designs for industries including material handling, packaging, food processing, and transportation.


Limit Switches

Electro-mechanical devices ideal for both safety and standard presence sensing applications.

Proximity & Ultrasonic Sensors

No-touch object detection from inductive, capacitive, and ultrasonic sensors that handle harsh food processing plant washdowns as well as light-duty packaging applications.

Condition Sensing Switches

These components supply control intelligence - such as pressure or temperature - to automatically sequence events or signal operators for manual operation.

FREE Allen-Bradley Cordset

with every sensor.*

*One cordset (up to 5 meters in length) per sensor ordered. Valid for one order submitted from 1/01/2007 through 3/31/2007. Not valid with any other offer and/or agreement. Open to all legal business entities of the U.S. and Canada.