Clear Or Shiny-Object Photo Sensor

June 16, 2005
The RetroSmart photoelectric sensor detects both clear and shiny objects like full or empty PET bottles, shiny metal containers, and clear webs of plastic or shrink wrap.

The unit is said to be able to distinguish between single or double sheets of clear material.

Tri-Tronics Co. Inc.,
Box 25135, Tampa, FL 33622,
(800) 237-0946,
ttco.com

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