W9 Photoelectric Sensors
SICK photoelectric sensors offer reliable detection of small objects and fine features in a rugged, compact design
The SICK W9 series delivers high-performance object detection in a durable, compact housing built for industrial environments. Designed with their advanced SIRIC® signal processing and housed in ultra-tough VISTAL® material, these sensors offer exceptional resistance to mechanical stress, optical interference, and electromagnetic noise.
Available in multiple sensing modes, including proximity, retro-reflective, and through-beam, the W9 family provides flexible solutions for detecting small objects and fine features with pinpoint accuracy. With a variety of mounting, connection, and light source options, the W9 adapts easily to a wide range of automation applications.
- Available in proximity, retro-reflective, and through-beam models
- Compact, rugged housing made from VISTAL for high mechanical durability
- SIRIC technology provides superior suppression of optical and electromagnetic interference
- Reliable detection of small objects and fine features
- LED and laser light source options for application-specific needs
- Wide range of mounting and connection configurations
- High resistance to vibration, shock, and environmental stress
- Designed for consistent performance in harsh industrial settings
- Fast response time for high-speed automation
- Easy integration into existing systems
- Ideal for packaging, robotics, and material handling applications
- Long service life with minimal maintenance
- Detection of the smallest workpieces or fine details on products
- Detection through narrow openings
- Checking for protrusions or misalignment
- Detection of objects within a short distance from difficult backgrounds
- Detection of transparent objects
- Object detection in harsh industrial environments


