Positioning bushes form a locating point for pin type operating and indexing elements and enable these to be securely and precisely engaged herein.

The positioning bushes for status sensor have a locknut for installing a Ø3 mm sensor into the bush.
The sensor enables electronic feedback as to whether a pin is located in the positioning bush or not.
When using several bushes, it can be determined in which one an operating or indexing element is located.

Positioning bush steel or stainless steel 1.4034.

Locknut brass.

Positioning bush:
Hardened and black oxidised steel.
Hardened, bright stainless steel.

Locknut nickel-plated.

Matched to mounting bracket 03099.
The locknut is supplied loose.
Max. tightening torque for the locknut: 1.2 Nm.

Positioning bushes in conjunction with a status sensor enable actuation-dependent process control. In addition, it can be determined whether the operating or indexing element is in the desired position.
For example, by the format adjustment on packaging machines.

The sensor is fastened into the bush using the locknut and then adjusted axially. The locknut is tightened to fixate the sensor in the final position.

The detailed procedure is described in the installation instructions.