About us: Find out what Balluff is internally known for

(c) 2011 Balluff Inc. www.balluff.com


Internationally Known For:

• Great people• The latest sensor technology• One of the broadest product offerings of

any sensor company• Innovations...

About Balluff


Innovations

Solar Energy

Reflectors and solar panels of solar systems must track the position of the sun. Balluff measuring systems detect their precise movements and thus help to optimise energy output.


Innovations

Aviation

In aviation there are particularly high requirements for the reliability and service life of components. SMARTLEVEL sensors from Balluff are to be found in the mixer taps of the A 380.


Innovations

Wind Power

Leading manufacturers of wind-power systems count on Balluff. BTL micropulse transducers control the pitch of rotor blades. They thus make an important contribution to the system efficiency.


Sales

Global representation –54 subsidiaries and representative offices


Networks

Establishing contacts, using synergies and jointly promoting projects.


Automotive

Metal-working

Packaging and Filling

HydraulicsPneumatics

Power Generation

Wood Industry

Industries

… we are involved in many industries!

Factory Automation


Industries

AutomotiveFrom the first punch to the final acceptance - Balluff has theright sensor solution for all areas of automotive manufacturing


Industries

Packaging IndustryReliable control of packaging processes – maximum safety and optimal quality


Industries

Metal-workingRobust solutions for extreme environmental conditions. Balluff masters the whole technological variety on the basis of established physical principles.


Industries

Factory AutomationAutomation components in assembly and industrial handling, as well as robotics, require maximum standards of quality and flexibility – Balluff has the suitable solution portfolio.


Industries

Energy GenerationBalluff develops suitable sensor solutions for conventional and alternative energy recovery.


Industries

Wood IndustryIn forestry and the sawmill industry, sensors are subjected to the harshest conditions, yet must work fail-safe.


Industries

Hydraulics and PneumaticsContactless and wear-free measuring of motion processes in pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders is one of Balluff's specialties.


250 million

240 million

75 million

25 million

1960 1970 1980 1990 2008 2010

Facts and Figures

2180 Employees54 Subsidiaries/Representative offices 7 Production locations6 Product Centre


Tradition

Gebhard Balluff in Neuhausen starts up a repair shop for bicycles, motorcycles and sewing machines.

Development of patented electromechanical limit switches.

Balluff becomes a partner of the automotive and machine tool industry.

Production of BES inductive proximity switches begins.

The head office in Neuhausen receives a new factory building.

Production of BOS photoelectric switches begins

1921

1956

1968

1976

1978


Tradition

Production of microprocessor-controlled rotary cam switches, together with angle encoders, begins.

Production of BRG rotary encoders begins.

2nd factory building in industrial area in Neuhausen. Production of BIS identification systems begins.

Production of BTL Transsonar transducers begins.

New logistics centre and production site in Neuhausen.

Industrial Networking + Connectivity

Inauguration of the new building in Schurwaldstrasse

1979

1980

1984

1987

2000

2005

2007


Management

Gebhard Balluff

Eduard Hermle

Rolf Hermle

Katrin Stegmaier-Hermle

Florian Hermle

in der 4ten GenerationFamilienunternehmenFamily business in the 4th generation


Management


World Wide Web

Balluff online – available all over the world

- 54 countries- 20,000 products- 6,000 3D models


World Wide Web

Balluff Homepage


Print Media

Print – Up-to-date and always at handOperating Manuals

Catalogues

Brochures

Guides

News


Global Player

Balluff-HyTech Biel, Switzerland

Balluff Sensors Chengdu, China

Balluff Inc.Florence, USA

Balluff ControlesVinhedo, Brazil

Balluff KFTVeszprém, Hungary

NIHON Balluff Tamagawa, Japan

Balluff GmbH,Neuhausen, Germany

Balluff SIE-Sensorik,Viernheim, Germany


Global Player

International Product Development NetworkThe future development network of Balluff GmbH has a globaldevelopment center with decentralized development locations

Development location with technology expertise: Development with emphasis on adaptation and productupdating of local and global products, adaptation also ofglobally prescribed standards (adapt kits under control ofthe Global Development Center), production startup forlocal manufacturing

Regional development location: Assigned developmentwith emphasis on implementation for assigned technologyexpertise, conceptions in coordination with the developmentcenter, adaptation and product updating for own products,production startup for local manufacturing

Global Development Center Neuhausen

Development location Veszprem

Regional development location USA

Regional development location Asia

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Regional development location South America

Development location Biel

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Development location with cost advantages: Assigneddevelopment with emphasis on implementation, adaptation and product updating, concept development under control of the Global Development Center, production startup for local manufacturing

Global development center: Product-spanning

pre-development, standard development for worldwide use(kit responsibility), new product concepts


Headquarters in Germany

Balluff is a medium-sized family business in the 4th generation. We are one of the most effective and efficient manufacturers of sensor system solutions.


Headquarters in Germany


Production site in Viernheim

Development and production of capacitive sensors


Production site in Viernheim


Production site in Hungary

Development and production of standard sensors


Production site in Hungary


Production site in Switzerland

Development and production of microsensors


Production site in Switzerland


Production site for customer applications

Production site in the USA


Production site in the USA


Production of inductive sensors AC/DC

Production site in Brazil


Production site in Brazil


Production site in China

Production of miniature sensors and standard sensors


Production site in China


Production site in Japan

Production of inductive couplers


Production site in Japan


Environment

Integrated quality and

environment management

system Certified by DQS DIN EN ISO 9001:2008

or DIN EN ISO 14001:2005 Hungary, China and Germany


Environment

Processes of the environment management system


Service

Tech Support... your added value from Balluff for planning and commissioning

Project implementation

Commissioning Integration


Service

Service... customer-oriented and competent

We offer you ... Flexible support for questions and problems Support wherever you need it Know-how for control integration Repair of your product Technical solutions Commissioning Integration Adaptations


Full Range

Balluff represents comprehensive systems from one source, continuous innovation, state-of-the-art technology, maximum quality, and utmost reliability.


Object Detection

Inductive SensorsCapacitive SensorsMagnetic Field SensorsPhotoelectric SensorsMechanical SensorsUltrasonic Sensors


Object Detection

Inductive Sensors

For controlling, positioning and monitoring processes in automation technology.

Rugged sensors for object detection in metalworking


Object Detection

Capacitive Sensors

For the detection of

– Objects of practically all, also non-conductive, materials

– Liquids, granulate, and powder directly or through a container wall


Object Detection

Magnetic Field Sensors

The right sensor for any cylinder type:

for monitoring piston positions on pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders.


Object Detection

Photoelectric Sensors

For checking presence, shape, color, distance and thickness –

optimized for robotics, automation, assembly and handling


Object Detection

Mechanical Sensors

For positioning and end-of-travel switching on machine tools,

presses, flexible assembly centers, robots, assembly and conveying equipment,

in machine building. Proven over decades.


Object Detection

Ultrasonic Sensors

Whether position detection, distance measurement, or the detection of solid, powder, or liquid:

BUS ultrasonic sensors are precise all-around performers. They remain high-performance

independent of color, transparency, and surface properties.


Linear Position Sensing and Measurement

Inductive Distance Sensors

Magnetoinductive Position Sensors

Micropulse Transducers

Photoelectric Distance Sensors

Magnetic Linear Encoder Systems



Inductive Distance SensorsThe simplest means of detecting position, size and material of a metallic target.



SmartSens TransducersMagnetoinductive sensor for linear, non-contacting position detection of a magnetic target.



Micropulse TransducersThe first choice for measuring long strokes under harsh conditionsHigh resolution, repeatability and linearity, resistant to vibration and noise fields



Photoelectric Distance SensorsSupport positioning tasks, material flow control and

level sensing in various applications, even over

long distances


Fluid Sensors

Fluid SensorsReliable solutions for the automation industry


Fluid Sensors

Pressure SensorsBSP Balluff pressure sensors combine the advantages of a display, measuring transducer and pressure switch in a single device.


Industrial Identification

Industrial RFIDVision Sensors



Industrial RFIDFor managing the flood of information in modern production operations:the right data in the right place at the right time



Vision SensorsBalluff Vision Sensors BVS combine the functions of expensive vision systems with

the simple handling of photoelectric sensors. Thanks to its diversity the main area of

application is reliable error and quality checking.


Active distribution boxes

Splitter Boxes

Inductive coupler BIC

Power supplies

Industrial Networking and Connectivity


Active distribution boxesSystem technology with components perfectly matched to the controller:

For high-performance communication



Splitter BoxesPassive actuator-sensor boxes: for organized and decentralized wiring of peripherals.



Inductive coupler BICFor the highest level of flexibility – secure and contactless energy and data transfer



ConnectivityConnectivity for the best possible integration of sensors and actuators into your automated process.



Power suppliesAll industrial automation systems need reliable power - power that is clean,

spike-free, and controlled, to provide the amount of power required by the system.



Fasteners

Connectors

Electrical devices

Accessories


Mounting System BMSWhether sensors are used in machine tools, mounting and handling machines or packaging machines. To work properly, they need to be positioned exactly.

Accessories


Sales and Logistics Services

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