Inductive sensor M18 metal face 55 mm cable 2m NPN NC Sn = 8 mm NF

The NMF18012-NF inductive sensor is a monolithic, full-metal solution designed for monitoring the presence and position of aluminium components in industrial automation.

The M18 inductive sensor offers reliable operation in environments with high loads. M18 sensors allow comfortable installation in typical working conditions as well as more demanding industrial environments.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, large diameter providing a longer detection range in demanding industrial applications
• Length: 55 mm, better resistance to shocks, vibration, and mechanical stress
• Detection range: 8 mm, stable inductive switching characteristics under industrial conditions
• Detected materials: Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals (steel ignored), material selectivity makes it possible to disregard fine metal residue that should not be treated as the actual workpiece
• 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: Non-flush mounting, fully exposed detection zone provides maximum sensing range
• Switching function: NC, output closed at rest ensures continuous signal monitoring
• Cable length: 2 m, the cable design withstands vibration and frequent installation movement
• 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.
• CNC machines – The NF inductive sensor is used in CNC machines to check the position of aluminium parts and tools.
• Aerospace industry – The aluminium detector is used in the aerospace industry to check the presence of aluminium components.
• Automatic assembly stations – The NF inductive sensor performs well at automatic assembly stations, checking the presence of aluminium components before assembly.
• Inspection after cutting/machining – Applications of the NF proximity sensor include inspecting parts after machining, even in environments containing fine aluminium fragments.

Benefits/Features

• Full rated range for aluminium – the range specified in the documentation reflects the actual detection capability, which makes it easier to design applications involving aluminium parts.
• Part position sensor – enables position checking of an aluminium part within a machine, focusing detection on the actual workpiece.
• Durable construction – the monolithic construction increases the resistance of the solution used to inspect aluminium parts and other non-ferrous metals.
• For applications with aluminium chips – performs well where fine chips generated during machining should not be treated as the detected part.
• Solution for industrial automation – the combination of full-metal construction, K = 1 and specialization for aluminium makes the series suitable for demanding automation applications.

When to choose this model

• For aluminium cutting – the sensor for detecting aluminium will work well for checking the presence and position of parts before a cutting operation.
• When you need a full-metal construction – choose this model for industrial applications where high mechanical resistance is required.
• 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.
• 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.