AECO

AECO was founded in Inzago, Milan in 1978 and has since grown to become a leading supplier of inductive, capacitive, photoelectric and magnetic proximity sensors for the automation market. A dynamic company, AECO focus on their customer’s requirements to produce innovative sensing solutions. 

AECO invests heavily in research and development, through its highly qualified staff, to offer a wide range of technically advanced products together with a high level of technical product support.

AECO products are all manufactured to the highest level of quality control and considerable stocks of all products are held to guarantee a good product lead time.

Categories

  • Inductive Proximity Sensors
    Inductive proximity sensors are electronic transducers which generate an output signal when a metallic object (iron, aluminium, copper, brass etc.) enter their sensing area from any direction, without coming into contact with the sensor. The sensors are available in cylindrical, rectangular and ring type versions and with many different electrical and mechanical features. All sensors are available with either a cable or connector plug.

  • Capacitive Proximity Sensors
    Capacitive proximity sensors are electronic transducers which generate an output signal when any type of material (wood, metal, plastic, granular and powder products etc.) enter their sensing area, without coming into direct contact with the sensor. The sensors are enclosed in a threaded cylindrical case with fixing brackets and are available with many different mechanical and electrical features. Models with instantaneous outputs or time delayed outputs (up to 15 minutes) are available and with either a cable or connector plug.

  • Photoelectric Proximity Sensors
    Photoelectric sensors are light emission principle electronic transducers which provide an output signal when an object comes into their sensing area. They are available in the cylindrical M18, square, fork and M18 fibre optic versions. Models are available for direct reflection, reflection with a reflector (for infrared light or polarized red light), polarized reflection or as a barrier with an emitter and receiver. All versions are provided with either a cable or M12 connection.

  • Magnetic Proximity Sensors
    Magnetic sensors consist of a reed switch with contacts, protected by a glass bulb containing inert gas to ensure mechanical and electrical deterioration are kept to a minimum. This is all contained in a plastic or metallic housing, filled with epoxy resin to guarantee protection against humidity, vibration and shocks. They are available in cylindrical or rectangular versions with either normally open or changeover contacts. Magnets of various shapes and sizes are also available to activate these sensors.