Inductive sensor M12 metal face 68 mm connector M12 PNP NC Sn = 2 mm NF

The specialized NMF12104-NF inductive sensor was developed for precise detection of aluminium components, without reacting to nearby steel parts.

The M12 standard inductive sensor is a solution for production systems, machines and industrial automation equipment. The Ø12 x 68 mm dimensions promote quick installation, easy replacement, and reduced servicing time for equipment.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M12, high mechanical resistance of the cylindrical housing guarantees a long service life
• Length: 68 mm, larger threaded mounting surface provides a more stable fit
• Detection range: 2 mm, repeatable signal activation distance ensures precise detection
• Detected materials: Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals (steel ignored), steel and its derivatives are not a detection target, which reduces the number of unwanted signals in aluminium processes
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for aluminium (full rated sensing range), the full rated range for aluminium makes it easier to design applications without additional assumptions about range reduction
• Housing: Threaded, fastening with lock nuts ensures a stable installation
• 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, reduced sensitivity to mechanical damage during use
• Switching function: NC, constant signal monitoring within the control system
• Plug type: M12, connector sensors allow quick, tool-free connection to industrial installations
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, protection against typical supply voltage fluctuations

Applications

• Vehicle production – Applications of the NF inductive sensor include detecting aluminium parts in automated vehicle production systems.
• Aluminium packaging – The NF part-presence sensor performs well on packaging lines for aluminium packaging such as cans or foil.
• Bicycle frames and components – The NF full-metal inductive sensor performs well on production lines for aluminium bicycle frames and components.
• Packaging and labelling – Applications of the NF non-contact sensor include checking the presence of aluminium parts at packaging and labelling stations.
• Positioning of aluminium parts – The NF inductive sensor supports the positioning of aluminium parts when correct part alignment is a precondition for the next operation.

Benefits/Features

• Metal sensing face – the robust metal sensing face performs well in the direct vicinity of machinery, where aluminium parts are detected and individual filings or chips are not the actual detection target.
• Material detection instead of contaminant detection – the solution is used to check the presence of the actual aluminium or non-ferrous material, not to detect metallic contaminants.
• Operating selectivity – the ability to disregard individual filings and chips allows operation to be focused on the actual aluminium workpiece.
• Range without additional correction for aluminium – the ability to use the rated range makes it easier to select the solution for a specific application.
• Compact detection setups – the full rated range for aluminium can make it easier to design stations where installation space is limited.

When to choose this model

• For aluminium resistance welding – the part-presence sensor can check the correct position of aluminium parts before the resistance-welding process begins.
• When you need a full-metal construction – choose this model for industrial applications where high mechanical resistance is required.
• When resistance matters during aluminium machining – the full-metal detection element can be a suitable solution for demanding production stations.
• When you need non-contact aluminium inspection – the non-contact sensor makes it possible to check the presence and position of a part without mechanical contact with its surface.