Sensors for the food & beverage industry

Hygiene, safety and reliability are fundamental in the food industry. autosen provides sensing solutions that consistently meet these requirements – from goods-in to processing and filling. Our products support stable processes, constant product quality and efficient production – even during CIP/SIP cleaning and at high temperatures. Solutions for level, pressure, temperature and flow can be efficiently integrated with IO-Link and contribute to product safety and quality across the entire production chain. Learn more about how our sensors are used in this industry.

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Efficient level measurement for food and beverages

Level sensors for hygienic and stable processes

In the food and beverage industry, precise level measurement is essential to ensure product quality, safe production and efficient use of resources. autosen sensors meet the highest hygiene standards – reliably even after CIP/SIP cleaning.

Ultrasonic sensors with all‑metal housing:

  • Non‑contact level measurement: continuous detection, even with foaming liquids and in open containers
  • High‑grade stainless‑steel design: corrosion‑resistant and durable
  • IP69K rating: resistant to aggressive cleaning agents as well as high‑pressure and hot‑water cleaning
  • ECOLAB‑certified: ensures compliance with strict hygiene standards
  • Easy integration: readily implemented via IO‑Link

Optical sensors with stainless‑steel housing:

  • Compact design: flexible integration
  • IP69K rating: resistant to aggressive cleaning agents as well as high‑pressure and hot‑water cleaning
  • ECOLAB‑certified: ensures compliance with strict hygiene standards
  • Easy integration: readily implemented via IO‑Link

Benefits:

  • Ensures consistently high quality: minimises the risk of overfilling and dry running
  • Smooth operations: optimises the entire production process
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Flow measurement for the food and beverage industry

Magnetic-inductive sensors for conductive liquids

Accurate flow measurements ensure recipe fidelity and energy efficiency. In the food and beverage industry, reliable flow data are indispensable – whether for dosing ingredients, cleaning or product transport.

autosen’s magnetic-inductive flow sensors detect conductive liquids and enable precise measurement based on Faraday’s law – wear-free and without moving parts. These sensors are insensitive to deposits and pressure fluctuations, ensuring consistently stable measurement results.

With high-quality stainless-steel construction and a declaration of conformity in accordance with EC 1935/2004, our flow sensors are designed specifically for the demanding conditions of food production. They can also be seamlessly integrated into digital systems via IO-Link, enabling simple and efficient connection to existing plants.

Advantages of magnetic-inductive flow sensors:

  • Detection of conductive liquids: precise measurement based on Faraday’s law
  • High-grade stainless-steel design: durable and hygienic for use in the food industry
  • Declaration of conformity in accordance with EC 1935/2004: ensures food safety and quality
  • Easy integration via IO-Link: seamless connection to PLC/MES/SCADA systems

Benefits for your production:

  • Consistent process quality: ensures consistency in production workflows
  • Avoids over- and under-dosing: optimises recipes and reduces scrap
  • Energy-efficient, stable production: increases efficiency and reduces operating costs
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Pressure monitoring in hygienic processes

Reliable pressure measurement for consistent product quality

Stable pressure conditions ensure quality and plant protection. Whether pasteurising, filling or dosing – reliable pressures are crucial for product safety, consistent quality and protection of sensitive equipment.

autosen pressure sensors are specially designed for hygienic applications. They deliver precise readings and operate reliably even under extreme conditions while withstanding aggressive cleaning cycles. With an IP69K rating they resist high‑pressure and hot‑water cleaning, ensuring continuous process monitoring without interruptions.

Benefits of pressure sensors for hygienic applications:

  • Precise readings: ensure stable process pressures
  • Hygienic design: ideal for food production
  • High resistance: withstands cleaning agents and temperature changes
  • Robust design: durable and reliable in harsh environments
  • IP69K rating: resistant to water, steam and dirt
  • Reliable operation: even during CIP/SIP processes

Benefits for your production:

  • Higher plant availability: minimises downtime
  • Reduced failure and maintenance risks: lowers long‑term costs
  • Assurance of quality and hygiene standards: ensures product safety
  • Stable processes: optimises workflows along the process chain
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Precise position monitoring in the food and beverage industry

Sensing for packaging, handling and machine control

Precise position monitoring plays a central role in the food and beverage industry. In filling and packaging lines, when handling raw materials or controlling machine movements – only reliable object detection ensures stable and hygienic processes.

autosen offers robust sensor solutions specially developed for hygienic production environments:

  • Ultrasonic sensors with all‑metal housing
  • Optical sensors with stainless‑steel housing
  • Inductive sensors with all‑metal housing

These sensors are designed for precise object detection under demanding conditions. All models are designed for high‑pressure and chemical cleaning and meet the highest hygiene and quality requirements.

Ultrasonic sensors with all‑metal housing:

  • Continuous non-contact level measurement: even with foaming liquids and in open containers
  • High-grade stainless-steel design: corrosion-resistant and durable
  • Easy integration: readily implemented via IO-Link
  • High IP69K rating and ECOLAB-certified

Optical sensors with stainless-steel housing:

  • Compact design: flexible integration
  • Easy integration: readily implemented via IO-Link
  • High IP69K rating and ECOLAB-certified

Inductive sensors with all-metal housing:

  • High-grade stainless-steel design: corrosion-resistant and durable
  • Declaration of conformity: in accordance with EC 1935/2004 and FDA for food and beverage applications
  • High IP69K rating
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Connectivity for hygienic applications in food production

Reliable signal transmission in demanding environments

Cables and connectors must operate reliably even under extreme conditions. In hygienically sensitive areas, cables ensure secure signal transmission while permanently withstanding high-pressure cleaning, chemicals and severe temperature fluctuations.

autosen’s food-grade sensor cables from the High-Resistance Class are specially developed for these requirements. The robust PVC material is resistant to cleaning and disinfecting agents.

Features and benefits:

  • High chemical resistance: suitable for cleaning and disinfecting agents
  • IP69K rating: resistant to water, steam and dirt
  • Optimal for CIP/SIP environments
  • Long-lasting solution: suitable for demanding environments

Benefits for food production:

  • Increased plant reliability: minimises the risk of failures
  • Hygienic connectivity: ensures compliance with hygiene standards
  • Perfectly matched to autosen sensing: ensures optimal signal and power transmission
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