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High-Quality Components from Trusted Brands
Swift Electronics manufactures and supplies a range of proximity sensor modules originally designed by Sloan Electronics. These devices and more are detailed below.
At Swift Electronics Gateshead, we pride ourselves on using reliable, industry-proven electronic components and systems to ensure every project meets the highest standards of performance, safety, and durability. We source and integrate components from globally recognised manufacturers and tailor them to your specific application—whether you’re building prototypes or scaling up for production. We can source these components and supply as KIT for your own manufacturing if required. This Kit can also be supplied with Bare PCB which can be sourced from quality suppliers UK based or Offshore depending on time and cost constraints.
Sensors
Using a new approach to proximity sensing, the sensor module provides a potentiometric output, varying between the supply rails, depending on the proximity of a section of non-ferrous metal to the target area on the face of the module.
Operation is simply achieved by arranging for a piece of non-ferrous metal to either approach, or pass across, the face of the module as the pedal is depressed. The Sloan transducer module is of robust construction and is encapsulated using an epoxy resin in a flame-retardant case to enable reliable use in harsh environments where wide temperature or humidity ranges can occur. The flat design makes it suitable for use in positions where access is impossible with other threaded rod type transducers. Both switching and analogue voltage or current output transducers are available. Versions with supply current of less than 1ma are common and therefore provide a very efficient interface with almost any control system. As no mechanical connection is made between the “target” and the transducer, no wear takes place, providing, in the case of the analogue transducer, a control method that can last a lifetime. The very repeatable output allows for positional control of objects of any size to much less than 1mm at an unbelievably competitive price. Models supplied include 2AL2001 2AL2002 2AL2013 2AL2015
Cabling & Interconnects
Our custom cable assemblies and PCB connectors are built using professional electronic cut and strip / crimping machinery:
- Molex, JST, and Phoenix Contact connectors
- Ribbon cables, coaxial, and twisted pair cables
- IDC and crimped terminal assemblies
- IP-rated connectors for outdoor and industrial use
Electronic Components
We can source obsolete / hard to find components as well as regular devices. We have trusted suppliers all over the world who can provide genuine guaranteed product.
Sourcing Kitting and Scheduling available.
PCBs & Assembly Materials
Over the years we have built trusted relationships with many Bare PCB maufacturers. As well as using their services for our production we can supply bare boards direct to you. Stencils ( Framed / Unframed ) pastes and accessories can be supplied. We also supply a range of led pcb’s which can be populated by us or yourselves. These are mainly STAR designs to take most standard Cree led’s. These can be custom designed to your specification.
High-quality PCB substrates and soldering materials for durability and compliance:
- FR4 and aluminum-core PCBs (single to multilayer) Flex and Hybrids
- RoHS-compliant solder paste and fluxes
- Stencil-based SMT reflow kit
- Conformal coating and potting options for rugged environments
If it’s needed in the electronic processing environment, we can provide it.