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Every Banner Engineering Corporation part in the catalogue, by stock depth, with price breaks and stock from each distributor that carries it. Spans Sensor, Transducer Accessories · Circular Cable Assemblies · Photoelectric, Industrial · Industrial Automation Accessories · Interlock Switches · Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components · Position, Proximity, Speed (Modules) · Sensor Matched Magnets · Machine Safety - Controllers · Task Lighting · Humidity, Moisture Sensors · Specialized Cable Assemblies and 33 more.

Banner Engineering Corporation has 1,227 parts in the TracedParts catalogue, across 45 categories, 1,131 of them with a distributor datasheet link. Price and stock come from DigiKey, Mouser and element14 through their own APIs, pulled 2026-09-25. The 150 listed here hold 19,282 units between them.

Which Banner Engineering Corporation parts are in stock, and what do they cost?

PART NUMBER
CATEGORY
DESCRIPTION
PACKAGE
TOTAL STOCK
FROM
SI-RF-A
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Actuator For SI-RF Series
-
1,249
RM 92.98
SMB30A
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Mounting Brackets For
-
852
RM 60.64
BRT-2X2
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
609
RM 60.64
SMB30MM
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Bracket For
-
603
RM 60.64
MQDC-415
Circular Cable Assemblies
Circular Cable Assembly Unshielded 15.00' (4.57m)
-
501
RM 153.62
PT300
Photoelectric, Industrial
Optical Sensor 7.87' (2.4m)
-
495
RM 384.04
LMBM12MAG
Industrial Automation Accessories
Bracket
-
481
RM 80.85
SI-RFPT-LP5
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
458
RM 675.10
Q14AN6R
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 70.866" (1.8m) NPN - Light-ON
-
424
RM 380.00
SA-F12
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Base
-
398
RM 113.19
BR-M12F8R9-2
Circular Cable Assemblies
Circular Cable Assembly Unshielded 6.56' (2.00m)
-
329
RM 121.28
SI-MAGB2SM
Position, Proximity, Speed (Modules)
Magnetic Switch Magnet NO/NC Cable Box
Box
322
RM 242.55
SI-RFA-TS
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Adapter For
-
273
RM 291.06
Q12AB6FF50
Photoelectric, Industrial
Background Suppression Optical Sensor 1.969" (50mm) NPN/PNP - Light-ON
-
252
RM 513.40
SI-MAGB2MM
Sensor Matched Magnets
SI-MAG Series Magnet 1.693" L x 1.024" W x 0.512" H (43.0mm x 26.0mm x 13.0mm) Thermoplastic Housing
Flange Mount
248
RM 97.02
XS2RO
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller Expansion Module 24VDC Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
245
RM 2,389.12
SMB22A
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Bracket For
-
236
RM 56.60
WLB32ZC285PBQMB
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 11.22" (285.0mm) 90 ~ 264 VAC Tubular, Diffused
-
226
RM 509.88
BRT-41HT
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
222
RM 808.50
K30LGRYPQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Green, Red, Yellow LED Wire Leads
-
216
RM 331.49
SC10-2ROE
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller General Purpose 24VDC Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
210
RM 2,538.69
K30L2RGB7Q
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Blue, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, White, Yellow LED Wire Leads
-
209
RM 380.00
K50LGRALSYPQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Green, Red, Yellow LED Alarm Connector
-
196
RM 772.12
SMBWLS28RA
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Bracket For
-
196
RM 48.51
S15S-TH-MQ
Humidity, Moisture Sensors
Humidity, Temperature 0 ~ 100% RH RS485 ±2% Panel Mount
Cylinder, Threaded
185
RM 545.74
SI-RFST-LP8
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
177
RM 727.65
SI-RFA-P
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Plug For SI-RF Series
-
163
RM 202.13
S18SP6D
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 3.937" (100mm) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
160
RM 299.15
LQMAEC-303SS
Specialized Cable Assemblies
Cable Rectangular 03 pos SSL Plug to Rectangular 04 pos SSL Plug 3 Line 3.00' (0.91m) 36.0"
-
156
RM 84.89
QS18VN6LPQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 137.795" (3.5m) NPN - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
151
RM 408.29
TL50GYRQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red, Yellow LED Connector
-
149
RM 699.35
QS18VP6DQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 17.717" (450mm) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
147
RM 408.29
BRT-40X23A
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
147
RM 64.68
T18-2NAEL-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 82.02' (25m) Light-On/Dark-On
-
145
RM 246.59
BRT-32X20AM
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
138
RM 52.55
SI-RFDT-LP8
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
137
RM 772.12
BRT-30X20M
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
134
RM 76.81
SI-MAGB1MM
Sensor Matched Magnets
SI-MAG Series Magnet 3.465" L x 0.984" W x 0.512" H (88.0mm x 25.0mm x 13.0mm) Thermoplastic Housing
Flange Mount
133
RM 101.06
S15S-TH-KQ
Temperature Sensors - Analog and Digital Output - Industrial
Temperature Sensor Digital 14 b
-
130
RM 557.87
DBQ5
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Demo Box For Photoelectric Sensors
-
130
RM 691.27
BRT-84
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Reflector For
-
125
RM 56.60
ES-FA-9AA
Safety Relays
Safety Relay 3PST-NO (3 Form A) 24VAC/DC Coil DIN Rail
DIN Rail
124
RM 1,176.37
T18-2VPRL-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 82.02' (25m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
123
RM 343.61
SA-M30TE12
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Adapter
-
123
RM 97.02
XS26-2E
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller General Purpose 24VDC Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
123
RM 5,364.44
K100PBLGYRAQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Green, Red, Yellow LED Alarm Connector, M12
-
119
RM 1,625.09
SMB18SF
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Mounting Flange For
-
118
RM 76.81
CSB-M1251FM1251M
Industrial Automation Accessories
Connector Banner Pro Series
-
116
RM 468.93
TL50P1UQP
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Blue, Green, Red LED Connector
-
116
RM 893.39
QS18VP6LPQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 137.795" (3.5m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
111
RM 408.29
S24AS-D-MQP
Humidity, Moisture Sensors
Humidity, Temperature 0 ~ 100% RH RS485 ±2% Panel Mount
Cylinder, Threaded
111
RM 1,188.50
DXMR90-X1
Industrial Specialized
Controller
-
109
RM 2,409.33
WLB32C285PBQ
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 11.22" (285.0mm) 12 ~ 30VDC Tubular, Diffused
-
107
RM 472.97
SMB18A
Sensor, Transducer Accessories
Bracket For
-
107
RM 52.55
K50PSLRGB7Q
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Blue, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, White, Yellow LED Connector, M12, 5-pin
-
104
RM 416.38
QS18EP6WQ5
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 11.811" (300mm) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON - Selectable
-
102
RM 477.02
PBT46U
Fiber Optic Cables
Reflective, Diffuse Optical Sensor
-
101
RM 238.51
WLS15XDW0360DSC2
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 14.17" (360.0mm) 12 ~ 24VDC Flat, Diffused
-
99
RM 375.95
DXM700-B1
Gateways, Routers
GSM, HSPA, LTE Gateway Ethernet, RS-485, USB
-
99
RM 2,482.10
LMB30RA
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Bracket
-
98
RM 157.66
TL30BGYRXXNXQD
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red, Yellow LED Connector
-
97
RM 513.40
XS4SO
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller Expansion Module 24VDC Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
97
RM 2,009.12
SI-RFPT-HP5
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
96
RM 675.10
QS18UPA
Photoelectric, Industrial
Optical Sensor 1.97" ~ 19.69" (50mm ~ 500mm) PNP
-
95
RM 719.57
TL50GYRAQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red, Yellow LED Alarm Wire Leads
-
91
RM 933.82
QS18VP6FF100Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Proximity Optical Sensor 3.937" (100mm) PNP
-
89
RM 460.85
DX80N9X6S-PB2
RF Receiver, Transmitter, and Transceiver Finished Units
RF Gateway 900MHz FHSS, ISM
-
88
RM 1,944.44
SA-M30
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Adapter
-
87
RM 97.02
K30LGRYP
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red, Yellow LED Wire Leads
-
84
RM 331.49
QS18VP6LLPQ5
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 32.81' (10m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
82
RM 881.27
QM30VT2
Multifunction
Temperature, Vibration (IoT Finished Device) Sensor RS-485 Output
-
82
RM 1,293.60
Q4XTKLAF600-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Background Suppression Optical Sensor 0.98" ~ 23.62" (3 ~ 60cm)
-
81
RM 2,372.95
K50PTKAQ
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Domed SPST-NO Panel Mount, Front 18 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
80
RM 958.07
IM-T-9A
Safety Relays
Safety Relay 3PST-NO (3 Form A) 24VDC Coil DIN Rail
DIN Rail
80
RM 865.10
K30L2RGB7
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Blue, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, White, Yellow LED Wire Leads
-
79
RM 380.00
D11EN6FP
Photoelectric, Industrial
Fiber Optic Optical Sensor NPN
-
78
RM 1,115.73
SOP-E12-150A
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Tube
-
76
RM 97.02
QS30EXQ
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 698.82' (213m)
-
75
RM 788.29
WLS15XDW0500DSQP
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 19.69" (500.0mm) 12 ~ 24VDC Flat, Diffused
-
75
RM 525.53
QS18VP6LPQ5
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 137.795" (3.5m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
73
RM 477.02
AT-FM-10K
Safety Relays
Safety Relay DPST-NO (2 Form A) 24VAC/DC Coil DIN Rail
DIN Rail
72
RM 2,013.17
QS18VP6RQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 787.402" (20m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
70
RM 371.91
SOP-E12-900A
Accessories
Stack Light Tube
-
67
RM 213.52
SG-TL70-AL
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Acoustic Element Adjustable Volume Wire Leads
-
63
RM 440.63
S15C-I-KQ
Sensor Cable Accessories
Converter Actuator/Sensor Cables
-
63
RM 440.63
T18-2VPDL-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 29.528" (750mm) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON - Selectable
-
62
RM 375.95
S22AMTSGRY3T
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Flush SPST-NO Panel Mount, Front 10 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
62
RM 380.00
TL50GRQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red LED Wire Leads
-
62
RM 509.36
MPC3
Sensor, Transducer Amplifiers
Fiber Amplifier Sensor Amplifier DIN Rail
DIN Rail
62
RM 646.80
LMBE12RA35
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Bracket
-
61
RM 72.77
LQMAEC-306SS
Specialized Cable Assemblies
Cable Rectangular 03 pos SSL Plug to Rectangular 04 pos SSL Plug 3 Line 6.00' (1.83m) 72.0"
-
60
RM 109.15
B-TL70-Q5
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Base Wire Leads
-
60
RM 266.81
LMBE12RA45
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Bracket
-
60
RM 76.81
LQMAC-306
Specialized Cable Assemblies
Cable Rectangular 03 pos SSL Plug to Cable 3 Line 6.00' (1.83m) 72.0"
-
59
RM 105.11
WLR95WQ
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 3.70" (94.0mm) 12 ~ 30VDC Flat
-
59
RM 497.23
SI-MAGB3MM
Sensor Matched Magnets
SI-MAG Series Magnet 1.378" Dia x 0.591" H (35.0mm x 15.0mm) Thermoplastic Housing
Flange Mount
59
RM 97.02
OTBVP6
Photoelectric, Industrial
Optical Sensor PNP-NC/NO
-
57
RM 715.52
QS30RRXQ
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 698.82' (213m) NPN/PNP - Dark-ON
-
57
RM 792.33
TL30BGYRXXAXC1
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green, Red, Yellow LED Alarm Wire Leads
-
57
RM 691.27
DF-G1-NS-2M
Sensor, Transducer Amplifiers
Fiber Amplifier Sensor Amplifier DIN Rail
DIN Rail
57
RM 796.37
QS18VP6LLPQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 32.81' (10m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
56
RM 800.42
Q12RB6R
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 78.740" (2m) NPN/PNP - Dark-ON
-
56
RM 375.95
PBPF215U
Photoelectric, Industrial
Reflective, Diffuse Optical Sensor
-
56
RM 537.65
DX80DR9M-HB2
RF Receiver, Transmitter, and Transceiver Finished Units
RF Switch 900MHz FHSS, ISM RS-485 115.2kbps
-
56
RM 1,944.44
SM312DQD
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 14.961" (380mm) NPN/PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
53
RM 683.18
XS16SI
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller Expansion Module Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
53
RM 1,875.72
CSB-M1250M1250-T
Circular Connector Adapters
Circular Connector Distributor T-Shaped 5/5 (2) Male Pins/Female Sockets (2) Free Hanging (In-Line)
Free Hanging (In-Line)
52
RM 359.78
SM312LVQD
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, NonPolarized Optical Sensor 196.850" (5m) NPN/PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
52
RM 671.06
S22AMTSRGB7
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Flush SPST-NO Panel Mount, Front 10 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
52
RM 380.00
S22AMTSRGB7QP
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Flush SPST-NO Panel Mount, Front 10 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
51
RM 412.34
K50PTKQ
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Domed Panel Mount, Front 18 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
51
RM 921.69
PRO-KIT
Industrial Automation Accessories
Accessory Kit Banner Pro Series
-
50
RM 1,366.37
STBVR81Q6
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor Relay
-
50
RM 784.25
QS30ARXQ
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 698.82' (213m) NPN/PNP - Light-ON
-
50
RM 792.33
SI-LS83E
Interlock Switches
Interlock DPST-NO
-
50
RM 246.59
K50L2RGB7ALSQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Blue, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, White, Yellow LED Alarm Connector
-
49
RM 711.48
T18-2VNRL-2M
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 82.02' (25m) NPN - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
48
RM 363.83
WLS15XDW0220DSQP
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 8.66" (220.0mm) 12 ~ 24VDC Flat, Diffused
-
48
RM 315.32
S15C-MGN-KQ
Sensor Cable Accessories
Converter Actuator/Sensor Cables
-
48
RM 448.72
XS26-2DE
Machine Safety - Controllers
Machine Safety Controller General Purpose 24VDC Supply DIN Rail
DIN Rail
47
RM 5,691.88
T18-2VPLPC-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 236.220" (6m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON - Selectable
-
46
RM 468.93
SI-RF-A2
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
46
RM 125.32
LTF12IC2LDQ
Distance Measuring
Optical Sensor 1.97" ~ 472.44" (5 ~ 1200cm) Analog Output
-
46
RM 3,120.81
QS186EQ8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 787.402" (20m)
-
45
RM 242.55
BWA-UCT-900
Accessories
Networking Adapter Cable For use with Gateway, MultiHop Radio
-
45
RM 861.05
LMB30LP
Machine Safety - Accessories
Mounting Bracket 300 Series
-
45
RM 68.72
QM30VT3-MQP
Multifunction
Vibration, Temperature Sensor RS-485 Output
-
45
RM 1,313.81
K50PTVKQ
Pick to Light
Round, Button, Domed Panel Mount, Front Tactile Feedback 18 ~ 30VDC
Panel Mount, Front
44
RM 901.48
S15C-CT600A-MQ
Sensor Cable Accessories
Converter Actuator/Sensor Cables
-
44
RM 699.35
K50L2RGB7AL1Q
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Blue, Cyan, Green, Magenta, Red, White, Yellow LED Alarm Connector
-
43
RM 662.97
TL50HYQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Yellow LED Connector
-
43
RM 513.40
K50LGXALS4XP
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Green LED Alarm Wire Leads
-
43
RM 626.59
SA-M30E12
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Adapter
-
43
RM 97.02
Q5XKLAF2000-Q8
Photoelectric, Industrial
Reflective Optical Sensor 3.740" ~ 78.740" (9.5cm ~ 200cm) PNP/NPN
-
42
RM 1,815.08
Q12AB6FF15Q
Photoelectric, Industrial
Background Suppression Optical Sensor 0.591" (15mm) NPN/PNP - Light-ON
-
42
RM 529.57
K30LGRXPQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Green, Red LED Wire Leads
-
42
RM 339.57
SXA-MBK-2
Machine Safety - Accessories
Mounting Bracket SX5 Series
-
42
RM 165.74
RDLP-815D
Specialized Cable Assemblies
Cable RD Plug to Cable 8 Line 15.00' (4.57m) 180"
-
41
RM 173.83
S18SP6DQ
Photoelectric, Industrial
Diffuse Optical Sensor 3.937" (100mm) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
41
RM 323.40
S18-2VPLP-5M
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, Polarized Optical Sensor 236.22" (6m) PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
41
RM 384.04
SG-TL70-R
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Optical Element Red LED Wire Leads
-
41
RM 392.12
SG-TL70-B
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Optical Element Blue LED Wire Leads
-
41
RM 392.12
SA-FFB12
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Mounting Bracket
-
41
RM 157.66
WLB32ZC570PBQMB
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 22.44" (570.0mm) 90 ~ 264 VAC Tubular, Diffused
-
41
RM 849.77
SI-RFPT-UP5
Interlock Switches
RFID Interlock
-
41
RM 662.97
QS30EX
Photoelectric, Industrial
Through-Beam Optical Sensor 698.82' (213m)
-
40
RM 788.29
K30LGRYNQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Beacon Green, Red, Yellow LED Wire Leads
-
40
RM 363.83
TL50BYQ
Stackable Tower Lighting, Beacons, and Components
Stack Light Complete Unit Blue, Yellow LED Connector
-
40
RM 549.09
WLB32C285MQ
Task Lighting
Task Light White, Cool 11.22" (285.0mm) 12 ~ 30VDC Tubular, Diffused
-
40
RM 667.01
SM312LVMHS
Photoelectric, Industrial
Retroreflective, NonPolarized Optical Sensor 196.850" (5m) NPN/PNP - Dark-ON/Light-ON
-
39
RM 671.06

Common questions about Banner Engineering Corporation parts

How many Banner Engineering Corporation parts does TracedParts list?
1,227 part numbers across 45 categories, 1,131 of them with a datasheet link from the distributor that supplied the record.
Which Banner Engineering Corporation parts are in stock?
This page is ordered by total stock depth across every distributor quoting the part, so whatever is most readily available appears first. Each row shows the combined stock and the lowest unit price found.
How much do Banner Engineering Corporation parts cost?
Unit prices start at RM 32.34 at quantity one and fall at higher price breaks. Every figure comes from DigiKey, Mouser or element14 through their own APIs, in the catalogue snapshot of 2026-09-25, and is indicative rather than a binding quote.