Inductive sensor M18 metal face 55 mm cable 2m NPN NO Sn = 8 mm NF

The NMF18011-NF full-metal inductive sensor ensures stable detection of the actual aluminium workpiece even in environments containing fine machining residue.

The M18 sensor belongs to a series of devices for precise detection in industrial environments. Thanks to their size, M18 sensors are easy to install, adjust, and service in machines and automation equipment.

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, 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 correction factor K = 1 means that the rated range Sn applies directly to aluminium, without the typical reduction applied to non-ferrous metals
• Housing: Threaded, cylindrical housing with a mounting thread for standard industrial applications
• 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: Non-flush mounting, maximum detection range for metal objects
• Switching function: NO, standard operating logic for inductive sensors in industrial automation
• Cable length: 2 m, cable sensors have a fixed, factory-made electrical connection to the installation
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, standard supply voltage range for industrial sensors

Applications

• Automotive assembly lines – The NF aluminium detector enables position control of aluminium parts on automotive assembly lines.
• Aluminium wheel rims – The inductive sensor for aluminium is used on aluminium wheel rim production lines to check the presence and position of the part.
• Robotic cells – The NF series detection device is used in robotic cells handling aluminium parts in continuous-cycle operation.
• Packaging and labelling – Applications of the NF non-contact sensor include checking the presence of aluminium parts at packaging and labelling stations.
• Applications with aluminium chips – The NF inductive sensor is used in applications with aluminium chips generated during cutting, without being aimed at detecting this residue.

Benefits/Features

• Full-metal construction – the monolithic design, machined from a single piece of metal, provides high mechanical resistance and allows the solution to be used in demanding applications involving the detection of aluminium and non-ferrous metals, where the presence of filings and chips should not affect the inspection of the actual workpiece.
• 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.
• Proximity sensor for non-ferrous metals – performs well for non-contact inspection of aluminium parts and other non-ferrous metals.
• Inspection of the actual workpiece – the solution is designed to detect aluminium and non-ferrous parts, not individual fragments generated during machining.
• Aluminium + non-ferrous metals + K = 1 – the combination of material specialization and full rated range is an important advantage when designing applications.

When to choose this model

• For machining aluminium – choose this model when you need to check part presence at an automatic machining station.
• For aluminium positioning – choose the part-position sensor when correct alignment of the aluminium part is a precondition for performing the next operation.
• When machining filings are present at the station – the aluminium detection sensor can be used to inspect the actual workpiece without being intended to detect individual filings.
• For inspecting non-ferrous metal components – choose this model when the automation system must detect actual aluminium parts or other non-ferrous workpieces.