At NHP, we don’t just stock sensors and switches, our team curate world-leading technology tailored for local industry needs. As the exclusive distributor of Allen-Bradley, Carlo Gavazzi, and Steute sensing and switching solutions in Australia, we deliver more than hardware. We deliver insight, reliability, and confidence.
With local stock, trusted distribution partners, and nationwide support, we make it easier for end users, consultants, OEMs, system integrators, and electrical contractors to choose, apply, and integrate the right solution for their project or site.
Whether you're building, upgrading, or solving persistent downtime issues, our sensing solutions including analog, discrete and IO-Link help deliver real-time data and control you need to keep operations safe, efficient, and resilient. From detection to decision-making, NHP gives you the complete field-to-cloud sensing and switching solution: engineered for reliability, efficiency, and smarter operations.
Across manufacturing, mining, food and beverage, or heavy industry, our locally stocked sensor and switch technologies—backed by in-house technical expertise and application support—help you build high-performing systems that can reduce downtime, boost efficiency, and deliver better data for your operation.
FUNCTIONALITY
More Than Just Components: It’s A Complete Sensing Solution
Sensors and switches are the first step in any automated system. Together, they form the first line of your control system, detecting status, measuring physical conditions, triggering actions, and feeding your systems with the data and information needed to automate, protect and optimise your site.
While they serve different functions, sensors and switches work together to power automated control systems.
Sensors
Measure conditions like presence, distance, temperature, flow, pressure, or vibration
Provide real-time input for automation and condition monitoring
Critical for continuous monitoring and data collection
Used in: object detection, process control, condition monitoring, traceability
Switches
FEATURED PRODUCT
Allen-Bradley Sensors – Precision Sensing That Powers Your Productivity
From assembly lines to harsh mining sites, Allen-Bradley sensors deliver the precise and reliable detection you need to keep production running smoothly and safely. Engineered for any environment and designed to integrate quickly, these sensors help reduce downtime, improve quality control, and boost operational efficiency.
Whether it’s detecting objects on a fast-moving conveyor, monitoring fluid levels in critical processes, or reading barcodes for traceability, Allen-Bradley’s diverse sensor range adapts to your exact needs — providing accurate, real-time data to drive smarter decisions and safer automation.
Photoelectric Sensors
Detect objects, distance, and presence using light — ideal for packaging lines and conveyors
Inductive Sensors
High precision non-contact detection of metal objects, highly resistant to dust and vibration
Ultrasonic Sensors
Precise detection of objects regardless of colour or transparency — great for fill level monitoring
Capacitive Sensors
Detect non-metallic materials like liquids, powders or plastics — perfect for food or bottlin
Temperature Sensors
Industrial-grade monitoring of heating and cooling processes
Pressure Sensors
Monitor hydraulic, pneumatic, or liquid systems in real time
Flow Sensors
Ensure accurate, continuous fluid flow in process lines
3D Sensors
Advanced volumetric and shape detection for robotics or quality control
Code Readers
Optical readers for barcodes and data matrix codes—critical for traceability and logistics
Why Allen-Bradley?
Compact form factors for space-constrained builds
Fast commissioning with intuitive interfaces and IO-Link connectivity
High accuracy, repeatability, and diagnostic data
FEATURED PRODUCT
Limit Switches – Built to Perform with Steute
German-engineered Steute limit switches are renowned for precision, toughness, and adaptability. These advanced devices use a mechanical actuator to physically detect movement or position, providing reliable signals even in dirty, wet, or extreme environments.
Available with snap action or slow action contacts for precision or gradual triggering, these switches are used where accurate feedback is critical – even in extreme temperatures, dusty conditions, or explosive environments.
Available Actuator Types:
Plunger / Ball Plunger
Direct, compact movement detection
Roller Lever / Parallel Roller Lever
Ideal for travel limit detection on conveyors and mechanical assemblies
Spring Rod with Steel Tip
Detects over-travel or side force without damage
Rocking Lever / Roller Plunger
Suited for complex positioning or bidirectional detection
Lever Types
versatile actuators for everything from lift equipment to heavy machinery
Why Steute?
Rugged housings designed for harsh industrial environments
Modular head options for flexible mounting and application fit
Engineered for durability and high-cycle applications
END-TO-END SOLUTION
Unlock Smarter Operations with Fully Integrated Sensor-to-Insight Solutions
Smarter machines start with better insight. Whether you're building, upgrading, or troubleshooting, we help you turn machine and floor-level data into real results—with reliable performance, faster setup, and end-to-end support.
Our sensors and switches are just the beginning. With NHP, you can bundle everything from cables to PLCs and visualisation software in one seamless, integrated, locally backed solution: saving you time, reducing complexity, and ensuring it all works together from day one. That includes:
- 889D & 889N Cables – connect your field devices to your control system
- Rockwell Automation PLCs - process data at speed and scale
- FactoryTalk Optix - visualise trends and turn real-time data into decisions that drive efficiency
And beyond the basics, we’ve got you covered with automation hardware, software, communications, and enclosures—all designed to work together and stocked locally. With NHP, you can:
- Choose the right gear with help from local experts
- Ensure smooth installation and configuration
- Keep your operation running at peak performance
Turn Sensing into Strategy With FactoryTalk® Optix™
Capturing data is only the beginning. The real value comes from seeing and acting on it.
FactoryTalk® Optix™ from Rockwell Automation gives you the tools to visualise, manage, and interact with data collected by your sensors and switches, across one machine or your entire facility.
Whether you’re building a custom HMI or need an intuitive SCADA interface, Optix helps turn your sensing network into a true operational advantage.
What it does:
- Live dashboards of sensor data
- Custom alerts and alarms
- Intuitive HMI or SCADA interfaces
- Integration with PLCs, switches, and plant-wide systems
- Tailored interfaces for operators, maintenance, and management
- And coming soon, Optix AI for faster, smarter, autonomous data insights that drive predictive maintenance and operational excellence
The result? Faster response times, fewer surprises, and smarter decisions, all visualised from one place.
THINK GLOBAL. TRUST LOCAL
A Complete Offering Built for Local Industry
We offer one of Australia’s broadest and most trusted ranges of sensors and switches, backed by:
- Exclusive access to global-leading brands and technology
- Local stock, genuine parts, and national branch support
- Complete integration: sensors, switches, PLCs, software, cabling
- Selector tools to make finding the right part simple
- Advice and support from NHP engineers and product specialists
