{"product_id":"sick-ws-we18-3p430-photoelectric-switch-sensor","title":"SICK WS\/WE18-3P430 Photoelectric Switch Sensor","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"356\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sick\"\u003eSICK \u003c\/a\u003eWS\/WE18-3P430 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0i0rn3fbaeywr9af-94008181038.shopifypreview.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003ephotoelectric switch sensor \u003c\/a\u003eis used in industrial automation detection and sensing systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, and material handling equipment. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for replacement, retrofit, and high-accuracy object detection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"358\" data-end=\"375\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"376\" data-end=\"834\"\u003eThe Sick WS\/WE18-3P430 through-beam photoelectric sensor system (emitter and receiver pair) is used in industrial environments for long-distance and reliable object detection. It is widely deployed in conveyor lines, pallet detection systems, and automated production lines where precise detection over extended distances is required. Its optical design provides strong resistance to dust, ambient light, and interference, making it suitable for harsh industrial conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"865\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003e• Manufacturer: SICK\u003cbr data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e• Model \/ Part Number: WS\/WE18-3P430\u003cbr data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"928\"\u003e• Product Type: Photoelectric Switch Sensor (Through-beam)\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e• Sensing Method: Through-beam (separate sender and receiver) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1091\"\u003e• Sensing Range: Up to 20 m \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e• Light Source: Visible red LED (645 nm) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e• Output Type: PNP switching output \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003e• Output Function: Light\/dark switching selectable\u003cbr data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1369\"\u003e• Supply Voltage: 10–30 V DC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1438\"\u003e• Response Time: \u0026lt; 0.5 ms \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: Up to 1000 Hz \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003e• Connection Type: M12 4-pin connector \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1660\"\u003e• Housing Material: ABS plastic\u003cbr data-start=\"1691\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67 \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1757\" data-end=\"1760\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -40°C to +60°C \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1837\" data-end=\"1840\"\u003e• Dimensions: Approx. 17.6 × 75.5 × 33.5 mm \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"1951\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1952\" data-end=\"2083\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSICK \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/0i0rn3fbaeywr9af-94008181038.shopifypreview.com\/products\/sick-wswe18-3p430-photoelectric-switch-sensor?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=b4b6b253c\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eWE18-3P430\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"1996\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSICK WL18-3P430\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2037\" data-end=\"2040\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSICK WS\/WE170-P430\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SICK","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":50558453842222,"sku":"New","price":377.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/70371592.webp?v=1751597182","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/sick-ws-we18-3p430-photoelectric-switch-sensor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}