Industrial networking
Exchange information reliably and flexibly thanks to powerful networks and IO-Link
In modern industry, smooth and efficient communication between machines, plants and systems is essential. As a driver of innovation, Balluff offers you powerful solutions for industrial communication that optimize your production processes and take your automation to a new level.
To reliably control and monitor your machines and systems, you need professional industrial communication and network technology. The requirements for industrial networks are extensive and diverse. The ever-increasing volume of data and complex communication require powerful and reliable components that are capable of transporting information across all levels.
The intelligent combination of high-performance industrial networks with the IO-Link communication standard communication standard enables the reliable and flexible exchange of information in a wide range of applications.
Balluff thus enables you to network your components optimally and provides an important building block for your company's industrial automation. With our modular network modules and fieldbus components, you can adapt your infrastructure individually to your requirements. Whether powerful IO-Link masters, robust fieldbus modules or safe safety components - Balluff offers the right solution for every industrial application. suitable solution for every industrial application.
Balluff's product lines for industrial communication
For anyone who wants to automate their production, the Balluff network portfolio offers a versatile selection of network modules for different applications and performance requirements. Thanks to a clear structure, you can quickly and easily find the right solution for your needs. Our modular system covers all customer requirements and also includes modules with integrated IIoT functions.
Black Line - Powerful network solutions:
The Black Line from Balluff is the first choice for standard automation applicationsin industries such as intralogistics, welding technology, battery production and robotics. It offers an unbeatable price-performance ratio and covers all requirements with its various performance classes (Entry, Standard, Advanced) - from simple industrial applications to complex automation solutions.
Silver Line - Robust solution for demanding applications:
Our Silver Line offers particularly robust I/O modules for demanding automation applications. With their robust metal housing and integrated display, the modules are ideal for metal processing or the steel industry. Thanks to a wide range of IO-Link hubs, including special solutions such as Safety over IO-Link, the Silver Line is perfectly matched to the requirements of series machine builders and end users. The high performance (Standard and Advanced) enables reliable performance even in harsh environments.
Washdown Line - components for applications with regular cleaning cycles:
The Washdown Line has been specially developed for the packaging, food and beverage industries. With robust network components and protection class IP69K, the modules are ideal for washing and cleaning processes processes and meet the highest requirements.
Available soon: Safe Line - Flexible safety solutions with IO-Link:
For machine builders and end users who use IO-Link and rely on functional safety, the Safe Line from Balluff offers flexible network components for safety-relevant industrial applications. With IO-Link safety technology, the Safe Line enables seamless integration of safe communication from the sensor to the safety controller. The Safe Line complements existing IO-Link infrastructures and ensures a uniform appearance - even for safety-relevant applications.
Components of industrial communication
Balluff offers you comprehensive components for industrial communication and network technology. Whether you need reliable signal transmission under extreme conditions in industry or want to record, save, evaluate and transmit various parameters - Balluff makes industrial communication in industry possible for you. The right combination of machine, network and IO-Link (wired and wireless) makes all automation processes easier for you and ensures the monitoring of production in your company - in any industry.