Inductive sensor M18 metal face 55 mm cable 2m NPN NC Sn = 5 mm NF

The NMF18002-NF full-metal inductive sensor stands out for its high mechanical resistance and its ability to disregard individual aluminium filings and chips.

The M18 standard product is an element of detection systems used in industry and production. Thanks to its diameter, M18 allows easy adaptation to machine structures and industrial equipment.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, increased resistance to shocks and vibration boosts operational reliability
• Length: 55 mm, better resistance to shocks, vibration, and mechanical stress
• Detection range: 5 mm, detection range depending on the diameter and design of the inductive sensor
• 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, cylindrical housing with a mounting thread for standard industrial applications
• Housing material: Stainless steel, suited for operation in moisture, dirt, and harsh industrial conditions
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, capable of operating in coolants, oils, and industrial emulsions
• Mounting: Flush mounting, limited lateral detection field increases operating stability
• Switching function: NC, constant signal monitoring within the control system
• Cable length: 2 m, cable sensors are used where a durable, sealed, non-detachable connection is required
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, widely used power supply in control systems

Applications

• Aluminium component production lines – The NF inductive sensor is used on aluminium component production lines to check the presence of parts after machining.
• Aluminium packaging – The NF part-presence sensor performs well on packaging lines for aluminium packaging such as cans or foil.
• Aerospace industry – The aluminium detector is used in the aerospace industry to check the presence of aluminium components.
• Packaging and labelling – Applications of the NF non-contact sensor include checking the presence of aluminium parts at packaging and labelling stations.
• Inspection after cutting/machining – Applications of the NF proximity sensor include inspecting parts after machining, even in environments containing fine aluminium fragments.

Benefits/Features

• K = 1 for aluminium – the K = 1 correction factor allows the rated range to be used for detecting aluminium, without having to account for the typical range reduction applied to this material.
• Part position sensor – enables position checking of an aluminium part within a machine, focusing detection on the actual workpiece.
• 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 part are important.
• For applications with aluminium chips – performs well where fine chips generated during machining should not be treated as the detected part.
• Aluminium presence sensor – allows automatic checking of the presence of the actual aluminium part at a specific point in the process.

When to choose this model

• For inspecting parts before stamping – the inductive proximity sensor makes it possible to check the presence of an aluminium part before the press starts operating.
• For aluminium positioning – choose the part-position sensor when correct alignment of the aluminium part is a precondition for performing the next operation.
• When chips should not trigger a detection signal – the model is designed for applications where the actual target is a larger, solid aluminium part.
• For automatic feeding of aluminium parts – the material-presence sensor will work well for checking a part passing through a specific point in the machine.