Inductive sensor M12 metal face 50 mm cable 2m NPN NC Sn = 2 mm NF

The specialized NMF12002-NF inductive sensor was developed for precise detection of aluminium components, without reacting to nearby steel parts.

The M12 housing model has been designed for modern detection systems used in machines, production lines and industrial automation. The versatile Ø12 x 50 mm size makes integration easier across many machine designs, control systems, and industrial installations.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M12, high mechanical resistance of the cylindrical housing guarantees a long service life
• Length: 50 mm, standard housing length for industrial sensors covering a wide range of applications
• Detection range: 2 mm, wear resistance thanks to the non-contact metal detection method
• Detected materials: Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals (steel ignored), detection focused on the actual aluminium part, not on individual filings or chips generated during machining
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for aluminium (full rated sensing range), the actual sensing range allows the model to be selected based on the actual distance to the aluminium workpiece
• Housing: Threaded, fastening with lock nuts ensures a stable installation
• Housing material: Stainless steel, resistance to aggressive industrial environments and mechanical damage
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, dimensional stability under dynamic load conditions
• Mounting: Flush mounting, limited lateral detection field increases operating stability
• Switching function: NC, output closed at rest ensures continuous signal monitoring
• Cable length: 2 m, the absence of a plug-in connector eliminates extra points of potential interference
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, standard supply voltage range for industrial sensors

Applications

• Stamping and pressing of sheet metal – Using the inductive proximity sensor supports automation of stamping and pressing processes for aluminium sheet metal.
• Cutting, milling and turning of aluminium – Use in automating aluminium cutting, milling and turning processes increases production efficiency, even when machining chips are present around the workpiece.
• Aerospace industry – The aluminium detector is used in the aerospace industry to check the presence of aluminium components.
• Inspection before welding – The inductive sensor for aluminium performs well at welding stations, where it checks the correct position of parts before the process starts.
• Multiple processes in one solution – The NF inductive sensor is used where a single solution must handle multiple aluminium-related processes: cutting, stamping, welding, resistance welding, assembly and transport of parts.

Benefits/Features

• Monolithic build – being machined from a single piece of metal increases the durability of the solution intended for industrial detection of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.
• Part position sensor – enables position checking of an aluminium part within a machine, focusing detection on the actual workpiece.
• Material specialization – the parameters were selected for applications involving aluminium and non-ferrous metals, not for detecting fine metallic contaminants.
• For non-ferrous metals – the solution can be used to inspect parts made of aluminium and other non-ferrous materials, while retaining characteristics aimed at the actual workpiece.
• Aluminium part position sensor – can check the position of a part within a machine, while individual chips and filings are not the actual detection target.

When to choose this model

• For automating aluminium production processes – the metal sensor can check the position and presence of aluminium components at successive production stages.
• For position inspection of non-ferrous parts – the model will work well in applications using aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.
• When you don't need a contaminant detector – choose this model if the device's task is to detect the actual aluminium part, not to check for metallic contaminants.
• For presses and stamping stations – the presence-inspection sensor can confirm the presence of an aluminium workpiece before a working cycle is performed.