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Pallet push protection
November 1st 2008

Protection against accidental pushthrough of pallets in high-bay warehouse racking configurations is generally provided by mechanical systems. ODS 96B optical distance sensors from Leuze electronic offer a practical, economical alternative.

The impact generated by dynamic loading exerts a negative influence on the rack system. This can be prevented by a 'compartment occupied' check, using a sensor system to monitor whether storage surfaces really are unoccupied, preventing pallets already in place from being pushed backwards and dropping out of the rack. Additional problems can be created by skewed or offset pallets.

The ODS 96B optical distance sensor carries out continuous distance measurements, dynamic product measurement and position controls. With a measurement range of 60-2000mm it is suited to performing compartment occupied checks, and the switching function can provide a push-through safeguard. Measurement times of 2ms allow faster process detection.

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