Inductive sensor M18 metal face 79 mm connector M12 PNP NC Sn = 5 mm NF

The NMF18104-NF inductive sensor is a solution designed specifically for detecting aluminium, retaining the full Sn sensing range thanks to the correction factor K = 1.

The M18 industrial sensor features a durable construction and a wide range of applications. M18 sensors allow comfortable installation in typical working conditions as well as more demanding industrial environments.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M18, increased resistance to shocks and vibration boosts operational reliability
• Length: 79 mm, used in large industrial installations requiring high reliability
• Detection range: 5 mm, detection range depending on the diameter and design of the inductive sensor
• 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 actual sensing range allows the model to be selected based on the actual distance to the aluminium workpiece
• Housing: Threaded, resistant to loosening during machine operation and vibration
• Housing material: Stainless steel, increased mechanical strength of the housing ensures a long service life
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, resistance to corrosion in humid and chemical environments
• Mounting: Flush mounting, reduced sensitivity to mechanical damage during use
• Switching function: NC, signal continuity monitoring increases system reliability
• Plug type: M12, M8 or M12 connectors provide a standardized, stable electrical connection
• 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.
• Electronic enclosures – Use in the production of aluminium electronic enclosures supports automatic assembly control.
• Packaging and labelling – Applications of the NF non-contact sensor include checking the presence of aluminium parts at packaging and labelling stations.
• Robotization of aluminium processes – The NF inductive sensor supports the robotization of aluminium processes, providing the automation system with information about the presence or position of the part.

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.
• 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.
• Resistant metal sensing face – the metal sensing face provides additional protection when operating near aluminium workpieces, including in environments where chips are present.
• K = 1 + non-ferrous metals – the K = 1 correction factor is an important parameter when designing applications that use non-ferrous materials.
• Compact detection setups – the full rated range for aluminium can make it easier to design stations where installation space is limited.

When to choose this model

• For machining aluminium – choose this model when you need to check part presence at an automatic machining station.
• For non-ferrous metal detection – choose this model when you need a proximity sensor to inspect parts made of aluminium or other non-ferrous materials.
• When cutting generates aluminium chips – the solution will work well in applications where the goal is to detect the actual workpiece, not individual chips generated during machining.
• For aluminium resistance-welding stations – the proximity sensor can check the presence of a component before the resistance-welding process starts.