Inductive sensor M12 metal face 50 mm cable 2m PNP NO Sn = 4 mm FE

The NMF12043-FE inductive sensor is an industrial-grade solution dedicated to checking the presence and position of ferrous components, even in an environment containing aluminium contamination.

The M12 inductive sensor is a universal industrial automation component providing precise detection, high durability and stable operation in many applications. The Ø12 x 50 mm format allows quick adaptation to standard mounting brackets and a wide range of industrial applications.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M12, high mechanical resistance of the cylindrical housing guarantees a long service life
• Length: 50 mm, easy integration with mounting systems and machine structures
• Detection range: 4 mm, wear resistance thanks to the non-contact metal detection method
• Detected materials: Steel and other ferrous metals (aluminium ignored), material selectivity allows aluminium, brass, copper and other non-ferrous metals present in the detection zone to be completely ignored
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for steel (full, natural sensing range), the K = 1 correction factor applies to steel and other ferrous metals as the reference material, meaning the rated operating distance Sn is the full, natural detection range
• Housing: Threaded, a standard solution used in industrial automation and control systems
• Housing material: Stainless steel, increased mechanical strength of the housing ensures a long service life
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, high mechanical resistance to impact, abrasion, and damage
• Mounting: Flush mounting, limited lateral detection field increases operating stability
• Switching function: NO, output activated upon detecting a metal object
• Cable length: 2 m, the cable ensures a highly reliable connection in industrial conditions
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, compatible with PLC systems and industrial automation

Applications

• Production transport and intralogistics – The FE part-presence sensor monitors the presence of steel pallets, parts or hooks on conveyor lines and belt conveyors.
• Robots welding steel structures – Applications of the FE proximity sensor include checking the presence of components in robots welding steel structures.
• Steel enclosures and cabinets – Use in the production of steel enclosures and control cabinets supports automatic assembly checking.
• Checking before resistance welding on the production line – The use of the part-presence sensor before the resistance welding process allows verification that the steel component is in the correct place.
• Checking after machining – Applications of the FE proximity sensor include checking steel components after machining, even in an environment containing small aluminium fragments.

Benefits/Features

• Specialisation for steel – the solution was developed to detect the actual steel components, without being aimed at detecting aluminium and its alloys.
• Part-presence sensor – can check the presence of a steel component at a specific location without reacting to incidental aluminium parts.
• Construction for demanding applications – the full-metal design allows the solution to be used in machines where mechanical resistance and reliable detection of the actual steel component matter.
• Checking the actual part – the solution is designed to detect steel components, not aluminium fragments or dust present in the surroundings.
• Detection without aluminium as the actual target – the solution is designed to check a single steel component, not to detect aluminium residue from machining.

When to choose this model

• For checking components before resistance welding – the contactless sensor enables checking the presence of a part without mechanical contact with its surface.
• When the actual range matters – choose this model if, when designing an application, you want to base the detection distance on the value given in the documentation.
• When you need to distinguish steel from non-ferrous metals – the part-presence sensor can be a beneficial solution in processes where steel and aluminium occur together.
• For presses and stamping stations – the presence-checking sensor can confirm the presence of a steel part before the working cycle is carried out.