SensComp’s ultrasonic transducers and sensors are used in both indoor and outdoor applications in a variety of industries and applications. Ultrasonic sensors use the sonar principle in air. They send out an ultrasonic chirp, then convert to the receive mode and wait to detect a return echo from the surface of the target. They are used in applications where a non-contact sensor is required or desired. Our transducers use the electrostatic sensing technology developed by Polaroid.
When Piezo sensors failed to reliably detect soft targets, Polaroid invested millions to create a compact, low-cost electrostatic ultrasonic transducer. The result was a highly sensitive, reliable solution that enabled precise autofocus in cameras and later expanded into broader non-contact sensing applications.
In 2002, SensComp acquired this division and remains the exclusive manufacturer of the 600 Series Transducer. With continuous advancements-including rugged stainless steel housings, parylene coatings, and improved gasketing-our transducer remains a reliable, high-performance solution for today’s most demanding sensing needs.
Why Choose SensComp for Transducers and Sensors?
SensComp’s electrostatic transducers and sensors offer:
- Long-range capability (up to 40′)
- Reliable detection of small targets
- Superior stability across varying temperatures
- Range from 1″ to 40′
Agriculture
Used on agricultural machinery to spray varying height of crops
Monitor tank levels (solid and liquid level and bin measurement and control)
Monitor irrigation systems
Increase farm profitability
Used with analytics and data collection
Education Technology
Used in classroom and lab products for STEM education and student led learning
Educational products for elementary and middle school, high school and college students
Complete solutions for the modern physics laboratory
Hands on learning with real world data
Robotics
Maximize production efficiency
Automated guided vehicles
Obstacle avoidance
Assist operators to avoid collisions with fixed and moving objects
Perform repetitive tasks and reduce the need for human intervention
Level Detection & Control
Solid and liquid level measurement and control
Used in various industries for process control and inventory management, such as ice machines, water treatment, grain bins, oil tanks and more
Detect difficult targets in tanks such as reflective and soft surfaces
Remote snow depth measurement
People and Object Detection
People and object control
For drive up/drive thru industries, automatic gates, parking control, toll booths, highway traffic management and loading dock management
Used to detect patient presence, such as height and distance, in Health Screening Kiosks for self-service telemedicine
Production Line Sensing
Measurement and automated process control
Sense absence or presence of objects
Height control
Counting objects
Increase process capability and accuracy
Proximity Detection and Distance Measurement
Loop control, roll diameter and tension control
Sense absence or presence of objects
Level and height detection
Counting objects
Landing assistance/drones
Heavy Equipment
Used in various industries such as garbage trucks, agricultural, construction earth movers, forestry and more
Highway and roadway paving leveling