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Festo SME-8-S-LED-24
by Festo
Read verified buyer reviews ↓OverviewIncrease the accuracy and dependability of your pneumatic equipment with the Festo SME-8-S-LED-24 Magnetic Proximity Sensor. This powerful yet compact sensor is engineered for demanding industrial automation environments, providing accurate, real-time piston location sensing in pneumatic cylinders. Operating on a 24V DC power supply, the SME-8-S-LED-24 includes a highly visible LED indicator, offering immediate visual confirmation of its operational status. This feature not only simplifies diagnostics but also significantly reduces downtime by enabling quick and efficient troubleshooting. Its sturdy construction guarantees long-term performance and durability, making it an essential component for improving efficiency and accuracy across various automated applications.Key Features Magnetic Proximity Sensor: Specifically designed for precise piston position detection within pneumatic cylinders, ensuring optimal system control. 24V DC Operating Voltage: Guarantees stable and energy-efficient operation, compatible with standard industrial power supplies. Integrated LED Indicator: Provides instant, clear visual status feedback, enhancing diagnostic capabilities and facilitating quick adjustments. Compact and Space-Saving Design: Allows for easy integration into existing systems and confined spaces without compromising performance. High Sensitivity: Delivers exceptional accuracy in detecting piston positions, crucial for precise automation tasks. Industrial-Grade Durability: Constructed with robust materials to withstand harsh operating conditions, ensuring a prolonged service life. Enhanced Sealing and Protection: Engineered to resist dust, moisture, and mechanical stress, maintaining performance in challenging industrial environments. Technical Specifications Voltage Supply: 24V DC, providing a consistent and reliable power source for critical industrial applications. Detection Type: Utilizes advanced magnetic field sensing technology for unparalleled accuracy in pneumatic actuator position detection. Output Type: Delivers a reliable signal transmission, ensuring seamless communication with control systems. Response Time: Features fast switching capabilities for rapid and accurate position feedback, critical for high-speed operations. Operating Temperature Range: Designed to perform optimally across a broad spectrum of temperatures, making it suitable for diverse industrial settings. Material Composition: Manufactured from premium industrial-grade components, assuring maximum durability and resistance to wear and tear. Protection Rating: Boasts a high protection rating, offering superior resistance against environmental ingress such as dust and moisture, as well as mechanical impacts. Weight: Lightweight and ergonomically designed for effortless installation and integration, minimizing setup time. Applications Factory Automation: Essential for precise position control and monitoring in automated manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency. Pneumatic Cylinder Monitoring: Provides accurate tracking of piston movement, crucial for maintaining optimal performance and preventing system faults. Robotic Motion Control: Supports the intricate and high-speed demands of robotic systems, ensuring smooth and precise movements. Assembly Line Automation: Boosts productivity and accuracy in assembly operations by providing reliable feedback on component positioning. Material Handling Systems: Optimizes the control of automated material handling equipment, improving throughput and reducing errors. Why ChooseThe Festo SME-8-S-LED-24 is a top choice for professionals seeking unmatched precision and reliability in pneumatic automation. Its intelligent design, combining a compact form factor with robust functionality, ensures it meets the rigorous demands of modern industrial settings. The integrated LED indicator is a significant advantage for diagnostics, providing immediate visual feedback for efficient troubleshooting.Order NowElevate your industrial automation processes with the Festo SME-8-S-LED-24 Magnetic Proximity Sensor. Contact us today to learn more and place your order.FAQWhat is the primary function of the Festo SME-8-S-LED-24?The sensor is designed to detect the precise position of pistons within pneumatic cylinders, providing critical feedback for automated systems.What is the operating voltage for this sensor?The Festo SME-8-S-LED-24 operates on a 24V DC power supply.Does the sensor provide visual feedback?Yes, it features an integrated LED indicator for instant visual status feedback, aiding in diagnostics and troubleshooting.Can this sensor be used in harsh industrial environments?Absolutely. It is constructed with industrial-grade durability and enhanced sealing to resist dust, moisture, and mechanical stress, making it suitable for demanding conditions.What types of applications benefit most from this sensor?It is ideal for factory automation, pneumatic cylinder monitoring, robotic motion control, assembly line automation, and material handling systems, where precise position control is crucial.
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Festo SME-8-S-LED-24
Overview
This is a genuine Festo component from the Sensors family. PalmPartsSolution stocks it in new, refurbished, and surplus condition with tested warranty and same-day shipping on in-stock units.
Whether you are sourcing a like-for-like replacement for an existing installation, an emergency spare to keep a line running, or a qualified part for a new build, our team can confirm availability, revision, and lead time before you order.
Key Features
- Genuine Festo catalog part
- Tested before shipment
- Backed by PalmPartsSolution warranty
- Cross-reference and revision assistance available
- Compatible with the broader Festo automation ecosystem
- Engineered to integrate inside Sensors installations
Compatibility
When ordering, match the full catalog/part number, hardware revision, and firmware revision called out by your Festo equipment. Where applicable, confirm:
- Input/output voltage and current rating
- Communication protocol and network role
- Mounting form factor and footprint
- Operating temperature, humidity, and IP rating
- Required certifications (UL, CE, ATEX, marine, etc.)
Not sure which revision you need? Send us the catalog number on the nameplate and we will confirm the correct match.
Replacement Information
Three ways to source this part through PalmPartsSolution:
- Exact replacement — same Festo catalog number, new or refurbished, tested and warrantied
- Form-fit-function equivalent — alternate revision or build that drops in without code changes
- Engineered migration — current-generation Festo platform with documented conversion notes for the Sensors family
Contact our engineering team if you need help choosing between these tracks.
Technical Specifications
- Voltage Supply: 24V DC, providing a consistent and reliable power source for critical industrial applications.
- Detection Type: Utilizes advanced magnetic field sensing technology for unparalleled accuracy in pneumatic actuator position detection.
- Output Type: Delivers a reliable signal transmission, ensuring seamless communication with control systems.
- Response Time: Features fast switching capabilities for rapid and accurate position feedback, critical for high-speed operations.
- Operating Temperature Range: Designed to perform optimally across a broad spectrum of temperatures, making it suitable for diverse industrial settings.
- Material Composition: Manufactured from premium industrial-grade components, assuring maximum durability and resistance to wear and tear.
- Protection Rating: Boasts a high protection rating, offering superior resistance against environmental ingress such as dust and moisture, as well as mechanical impacts.
- Weight: Lightweight and ergonomically designed for effortless installation and integration, minimizing setup time.
Applications
- Factory Automation: Essential for precise position control and monitoring in automated manufacturing processes, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Pneumatic Cylinder Monitoring: Provides accurate tracking of piston movement, crucial for maintaining optimal performance and preventing system faults.
- Robotic Motion Control: Supports the intricate and high-speed demands of robotic systems, ensuring smooth and precise movements.
- Assembly Line Automation: Boosts productivity and accuracy in assembly operations by providing reliable feedback on component positioning.
- Material Handling Systems: Optimizes the control of automated material handling equipment, improving throughput and reducing errors.
Why Choose the SME-8-S-LED-24?
The Festo SME-8-S-LED-24 is a top choice for professionals seeking unmatched precision and reliability in pneumatic automation. Its intelligent design, combining a compact form factor with robust functionality, ensures it meets the rigorous demands of modern industrial settings. The integrated LED indicator is a significant advantage for diagnostics, providing immediate visual feedback for efficient troubleshooting.
Availability & Shipping
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- ▸Free USA shipping: FedEx Priority (2–5 business days) and UPS Ground (3–5 business days). Expedited options available at checkout.
- ▸Worldwide delivery: FedEx International Priority (1–5 days), UPS International Priority (3–5 days), and USPS International (5–10 days) — rates calculated at checkout.
- ▸Bulk pricing: Volume discounts on request — contact our sales team for quantity quotes.
- ▸Buy with confidence: Every SME-8-S-LED-24 ships with a 1-Year PALM Parts warranty and a 30-day return window.
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