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

The NMF18003-NF inductive sensor is a solution designed specifically for detecting aluminium, retaining the full Sn sensing range thanks to the correction factor K = 1.

This M18 variant is a solution for industry where durability and reliability are essential. The M18 format can be used across a wide range of mounting spaces, from light automation to demanding industrial applications.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, large diameter providing a longer detection range in demanding industrial applications
• Length: 55 mm, suited for operation in demanding industrial conditions
• Detection range: 5 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 full rated range for aluminium makes it easier to design applications without additional assumptions about range reduction
• Housing: Threaded, allows precise positioning of the sensor during installation
• Housing material: Stainless steel, high resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, increased durability of the sensor's active face under intensive use
• Mounting: Flush mounting, stable operating characteristics around metal surroundings
• Switching function: NO, standard operating logic for inductive sensors in industrial automation
• Cable length: 2 m, the cable ensures a highly reliable connection in industrial conditions
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, protection against typical supply voltage fluctuations

Applications

• Quality control in series production – The NF proximity sensor supports quality control and presence checking of aluminium parts during series production.
• Aluminium profiles for windows and doors – The NF full-metal inductive sensor ensures stable operation under the demanding conditions of producing aluminium profiles for windows and doors.
• Robotic cells – The NF series detection device is used in robotic cells handling aluminium parts in continuous-cycle operation.
• Assembly of building structures – The NF inductive sensor supports automation of aluminium structure assembly processes in the construction industry.
• Positioning of aluminium parts – The NF inductive sensor supports the positioning of aluminium parts when correct part alignment is a precondition for the next operation.

Benefits/Features

• Inductive proximity sensor for aluminium – enables non-contact detection of the aluminium part, while individual aluminium filings and chips are not the actual detection target.
• Stable inspection of the actual part – detection focused on the actual material allows the solution's operation to be better matched to applications involving aluminium and non-ferrous metals.
• Resistant metal sensing face – the metal sensing face provides additional protection when operating near aluminium workpieces, including in environments where chips are present.
• Inspection of the actual workpiece – the solution is designed to detect aluminium and non-ferrous parts, not individual fragments generated during machining.
• 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 aluminium cutting – the sensor for detecting aluminium will work well for checking the presence and position of parts before a cutting operation.
• When installation space is limited – the full rated range for aluminium can make it easier to design a compact detection setup.
• When the process generates aluminium filings – choose this model if the actual detection target is a larger, solid workpiece, and individual filings should not be treated as the actual part.
• 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.