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

The NMF18014-NF full-metal inductive sensor stands out for its high mechanical resistance and its ability to disregard individual aluminium filings and chips.

The M18 model is part of a sensor line designed for automation and process control applications. The M18 format allows quick adaptation to standard mounting brackets and a wide range of industrial applications.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, used in heavier industrial automation requiring high durability
• Length: 55 mm, used in large industrial installations requiring high reliability
• Detection range: 8 mm, repeatable signal activation distance ensures precise detection
• 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, allows precise positioning of the sensor during installation
• Housing material: Stainless steel, suited for operation in moisture, dirt, and harsh industrial conditions
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, resistance to corrosion in humid and chemical environments
• Mounting: Non-flush mounting, high detection sensitivity for demanding industrial applications
• Switching function: NC, signal continuity monitoring increases system reliability
• Cable length: 2 m, the absence of a plug-in connector eliminates extra points of potential interference
• 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.
• Aerospace industry – The aluminium detector is used in the aerospace industry to check the presence of aluminium components.
• Inspection before stamping – The NF proximity sensor is used to check the presence of a part before the stamping cycle for aluminium sheets and components.
• Inspection of non-ferrous metal components – Applications of the NF inductive sensor include checking the position of parts made of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.

Benefits/Features

• Non-ferrous metal detection – the device performs well when inspecting parts made of aluminium and other non-ferrous materials, where fine metal residue should not be treated as the actual workpiece.
• Detection of a uniform material – the operating characteristics are aimed at detecting the actual part made of aluminium or another non-ferrous metal, not individual particles.
• Proximity sensor for non-ferrous metals – performs well for non-contact inspection of aluminium parts and other non-ferrous metals.
• K = 1 + non-ferrous metals – the K = 1 correction factor is an important parameter when designing applications that use non-ferrous materials.
• Non-contact material inspection – the solution enables automatic detection of aluminium parts without physical contact with the workpiece and without being aimed at individual filings.

When to choose this model

• For inspecting parts before resistance welding – the non-contact sensor enables presence checking of a part without mechanical contact with its surface.
• When aluminium detection must use the full rated range – K = 1 makes it easier to select the appropriate variant for the required distance to the workpiece.
• When you want to inspect the actual part instead of production waste – choose a solution designed to detect the aluminium workpiece, not fine fragments generated during machining.
• 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.