Reliable contact sensing regardless of target material, surface finish, or ambient lighting
KSS85 Series combines an ultra-thin, adhesive force-sensitive sheet with high-speed digital processing for zero-interference object detection.
A Force-Sensitive Sheet Sensor
Operating with an actuation threshold of just 3 N (approx 300g) and a fast 1ms response speed, KSS85 Series ensures absolute sensing reliability in environments where traditional photoelectric and proximity sensors struggle.
Whether verifying component acquisition on robotic grippers, detecting mesh pallets, or tracking lumber arrival on conveyers, simply stick the sensor where you need it.
"Just-stick" Mounting
Material-Agnostic
Immune to Light & Glare
Low Actuation Threshold
Area-Type Adhesive Sheet
KS-100
- Ideal for Robot end-effectors, pallets, and large contact surfaces
- 100mm x 20mm Sensing Area
- 109mm x 32mm Footprint
- ≤0.6mm Profile Thickness
- Weighs approx. 4g
Small-Type Adhesive Sheet
KS-15
- Ideal for Micro-grippers, restricted spaces, and targeted contact points
- 4mm x 14mm Sensing Area
- 15mm x 9mm Footprint
- ≤0.6mm Profile Thickness
- Weighs approx. 1g
KSS85 Series features two low-profile sensing sheet options, both under 0.6mm} thick for easy surface mounting without mechanical redesigns.
The KS-100 (Area Type) provides a large 100mm x 20mm active zone ideal for broad contact areas, robot grippers, and variable target positions.
For space-restricted setups, the compact KS-15 (Small Type) offers a 4mm x 14 mm active zone, perfect for micro-grippers, targeted contact points, and narrow tool trays.
Robotic End-Effector Gripping
- Verifies item pick/place confirmation on custom robot hands without optical sensor cross-talk.
Achieving reliable pick-and-place confirmation on automated tooling often fails when handling objects with high reflectivity, variable colors, or dark finishes. Standard optical sensors can suffer from signal wash-out or mutual interference when multiple robot hands operate in close proximity. By integrating the ultra-thin KS-100 or KS-15 sheet directly onto the gripper jaws, detection relies purely on physical contact force (3 N or greater). This ensures positive gripping verification for complex end-effectors without optical false triggers or cross-talk.
Mesh & Open-Structure Detection
- Reliably detects wire mesh pallets, open cages, or perforated containers that traditional photo-eyes miss.
Detecting perforated containers, wire mesh pallets, or skeletal framework components presents a major hurdle for photo-electric and ultrasonic sensors, which often pass right through gaps or misread irregular surfaces. KSS85 solves this by providing a physical contact zone that triggers as soon as the weight or landing pressure of the mesh rest on the sensor sheet. By eliminating optical pass-through errors, automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and conveyor drop points receive 100% reliable presence confirmation for wire mesh pallets and open cages.
Unfixed & Flexible Component Tracking
- Confirms physical contact for moving wires, flexible tubing, or irregular materials in transit.
In dynamic automated production, flexible components such as routing cables, rubber hosing, or incoming lumber, rarely arrive in identical orientations or fixed positions. Optical beams can miss shifting edges, and mechanical limit switches lack the surface area to catch off-centre impacts. Adhesive force-sensitive sheets can be applied along guide channels, wall surfaces, or receiving beds to create an extended target zone. Whether a cable sways or a piece of timber hits at an angle, physical contact with the sheet immediately registers arrival.
Low-Profile Equipment Switches & Tool Trays
- Mounts inside shallow tool trays or machine housings to act as an ultra-flat start switch.
Space-constrained machinery often lacks the internal clearance required for bulky industrial push-buttons or standard proximity sensors. With a total profile thickness under 0.6mm, KS series sheets stick seamlessly into shallow tool nesting trays, custom control panels, or narrow machine housings. This allows engineers to convert virtually any flat or curved surface into an immediate start switch or tool-nesting verification point without modifying structural designs or sacrificing valuable machine footprint.
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