Inductive sensor M18 metal face 55 mm cable 2m PNP NO Sn = 5 mm FE

The modern NMF18003-FE inductive sensor with a metal construction guarantees a long service life when operating in the direct vicinity of belts and aluminium components.

The M18 sensor provides stable operation in control systems and industrial applications. M18 sensors provide adequate working clearance around the target as well as stable operation in detection systems.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, suited to applications with higher mechanical loads
• Length: 55 mm, better resistance to shocks, vibration, and mechanical stress
• Detection range: 5 mm, repeatable signal activation distance ensures precise detection
• Detected materials: Steel and other ferrous metals (aluminium ignored), aluminium and its alloys are not the detection target, which eliminates unwanted signals in mixed-metal processes involving non-ferrous components
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for steel (full, natural sensing range), the actual detection range allows a model to be selected based on the specific distance to the steel part, regardless of the presence of aluminium in the surroundings
• Housing: Threaded, allows precise positioning of the sensor during installation
• Housing material: Stainless steel, long sensor lifespan even under intensive use
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, dimensional stability under dynamic load conditions
• Mounting: Flush mounting, the sensing face is flush with the mounting surface for a safe installation
• Switching function: NO, used in typical machine control applications
• Cable length: 2 m, the cable ensures a highly reliable connection in industrial conditions
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, standard supply voltage range for industrial sensors

Applications

• Steel component production lines – The FE inductive sensor is used on steel component production lines, providing precise checking of the presence and position of ferrous parts in an environment containing traces of aluminium.
• CNC machines – The FE inductive sensor is used in CNC machines to check the position of steel components and tools, ignoring aluminium guards and components in the surroundings.
• Robotic cells – The FE series detection device is used in robotic cells handling steel parts in continuous cycle operation.
• Positioning of steel components – The FE inductive sensor supports the positioning of steel components when the correct placement of the part is a precondition for the next operation.
• Compact detection layouts – The compact design of the FE sensor makes it easier to design steel detection stations in locations with limited installation space.

Benefits/Features

• Full-metal construction – a 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 steel and ferrous metals, where the presence of aluminium filings or dust should not affect the checking of the actual part.
• Detection of a single material – the operating characteristics are focused on detecting the actual component made of steel, not aluminium contaminants.
• Mechanical resistance – the full-metal design performs well in applications where steel detection takes place in a demanding industrial environment.
• Checking the actual part – the solution is designed to detect steel components, not aluminium fragments or dust present in the surroundings.
• Steel + ferrous metals + K=1 – the combination of material specialisation and full, natural range is an important advantage when designing applications.

When to choose this model

• For steel stamping – it is worth using it to check the presence of a steel sheet, part or component before starting the stamping cycle.
• For steel transport – the material presence sensor can detect the passage of steel components on a conveyor or production line.
• When aluminium dust remains in the surroundings – choose this model if the system is meant to check the presence of a steel component, not react to leftover aluminium material.
• For presses and stamping stations – the presence-checking sensor can confirm the presence of a steel part before the working cycle is carried out.