Balluff GmbH
About us
Your partner for success in automation
Balluff is a leading supplier of high-quality sensor, identification and image processing solutions, including network technology and software for all automation requirements. We adhere to our motto “innovating automation” as an agile developer and technological pioneer. And we always act sustainably.
We deliver innovative solutions to increase your competitive ability. Our consistent digital orientation drives our joint progress, and our innovative spirit factors directly to your success factor. Family-run for more than 100 years, Balluff today employees around 3900 employees worldwide who are committed to the highest quality standards for your success.
As a future-oriented company, we are also dedicated to the development of digitalization and IIoT applications for an increasingly digital and networked world.
You can rely on us, our promises, our commitment and Balluff quality – all in the name of a mutually beneficial partnership.
Products & services
BET - Balluff Engineering Tool
The Balluff Engineering Tool enables manufacturer-independent, centralized configuration and management of IO-Link networks. With automatic device discovery, simplified parameterization and port setting, backup and restore functions, and integrated testing and documentation capabilities, the Balluff Engineering Tool reduces complexity, saves valuable time during planning and commissioning, and minimizes downtime risks. This makes the use of IO-Link networks not only more efficient but also safer and more transparent. The Balluff Engineering Tool is used for commissioning, configuring, managing, testing, and documenting IO-Link topologies. It is available free of charge and compatible with all IO-Link devices conforming to the IO-Link standard, including all IO-Link network modules that are JSON-for-IO-Link compatible and the Balluff IO-Link USB module.
Balluff Entry Line - Automation Made Easy
Users often face a dilemma when selecting sensors: Either they opt for inexpensive products that compromise on quality and handling – leading to frequent retrofits, machine downtime, and high personnel costs. Or they choose expensive components with numerous, often unnecessary features that increase the investment and require expert installation knowledge. With Balluffs Entry Line products, theres no "or" but rather an "and": You get precisely the functions you need for standard applications – in proven Balluff quality, without unnecessary frills, and at an unbeatable price-performance ratio.
RFID systems
Our BIS identification solutions offer you the key technology to meet the essential requirements of modern manufacturing. RFID technology allows for the unambiguous assignment and traceability of objects and products within your company. RFID systems are used to make all production steps transparent and traceable, thus forming a crucial component for fulfilling the requirements of modern manufacturing and maintaining complete control over all data. For unambiguous identification and immediate traceability, a data carrier (RFID transponder) is attached to the object to be identified, acting as a memory. The data is transmitted between the RFID transponder and the read/write head (reader) and then forwarded to the controller via the evaluation unit or an IO-Link network module. Our RFID solutions are compatible with virtually any standard controller, and the evaluation units support all frequency ranges. And that is precisely what makes RFID so special – the contactless exchange of information between the RFID transponder and the reader.
Condition Monitoring
Condition monitoring systems and their components contribute to the efficient and trouble-free operation of machines and systems. Based on the current condition, you can make well-informed decisions about the future – without having to rely on mere speculation. Disruptions in the production process due to unplanned downtime can be avoided through the use of sensors. Condition monitoring sensors, such as temperature, pressure, and level sensors, provide data on the condition of a system. When processed, this data provides valuable information for machine maintenance and enables preventive maintenance.
IO-Link: Smart Solutions for Modern Automation
With IO-Link, youre choosing a future-proof communication solution that takes your automation to the next level. Balluff offers IO-Link-enabled products specifically designed to optimize industrial processes and elevate data communication. With one of the largest IO-Link portfolios, Balluff develops the right solution for your needs. Our product range includes sensors with various operating principles, as well as a wide spectrum of network and connection technologies. Balluff supports all common fieldbus protocols: With fieldbus systems such as Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, CC-Link, and EtherCAT, we offer IO-Link solutions across all areas. Our product range also includes the latest and most future-proof technologies, such as IO-Link Wireless and IO-Link Safety.
Industrial Communication
Our high-performance and reliable components are specifically designed to efficiently transport information across all levels. This is particularly important when high protection ratings, robustness, operation at high temperatures, or special security requirements are necessary. The intelligent combination of high-performance industrial networks with the IO-Link communication standard enables reliable and flexible information exchange in a wide variety of applications. Discover our product lines Black, Silver, Wash, and Safe Line, which offer a particularly quick selection of our network components. Choose from three performance classes the solution that suits you best.
News
Wireless data transmission with IO-Link Wireless
Unprecedented possibilities for your IO-Link system
Industrial photoelectric sensors BOS Entry Line
Reliable object recognition at an unbeatable price-performance ratio
BRS radar sensor M30 for object detection and distance measurement
The problem solver that delivers where other technologies reach their limits.
