NWI30104

The reinforced NWI30104 inductive sensor for welders and industrial robots performs well in areas exposed to sparks, metal spatter, high temperatures, and interference generated during the welding process.

The M30 size delivers the maximum detection range in this product line, useful for large resistance-welded structures, Ø30 x 79 mm is a compact format that does not restrict the freedom of movement of a welding robot.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M30, the largest size in the range, for applications requiring a long detection distance
• Length: 79 mm, a longer sensor body that allows mounting further away from the hottest zone of the weld
• Detection range: 10 mm, repeatable detection of metal parts regardless of the interference generated during welding
• Housing: Threaded, a threaded housing allows precise adjustment of the sensor's position relative to the weld point
• Housing material: Brass with PTFE coating, the PTFE coating increases the housing's resistance to the contamination typical of a welding environment
• Sensor face material: PTFE, the PTFE material keeps detection parameters stable even after repeated contact with spatter
• Mounting: Flush mounting, the flush version allows the sensor to be recessed into the metal fixtures of the welding station
• Switching function: normally closed (NC), NC logic detects a missing part as an active signal, which makes it easier to control the resistance-welding process
• Output type: PNP, a PNP output that is standard for most new welding automation installations
• Connection: with a M12 plug connector, the plug connector simplifies servicing on the production line, reducing downtime at the resistance-welding station
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, a typical industrial automation supply voltage, with no need for additional converters
• Electromagnetic interference (EMC) resistance: yes, a stable output signal even in the immediate vicinity of the strong electromagnetic fields present during welding
• Catalog number: W1CF-M3010P-CEU4

Applications

• It works well as a welding application sensor and sensor for welding applications, where stable detection of metal parts is essential.
• It belongs to the class of welding cell sensors and inductive sensors for welding cells, used in the enclosed working zones of robots.
• It is an excellent fit for welding stations and automated welding stations, where repeatable, downtime-free operation is required.
• It is used in welding machines and as an inductive sensor for welding machines, monitoring the position and presence of parts.
• It is used in welding robots as an inductive sensor for welding robots, ensuring reliable detection throughout the work cycle.

Benefits/Features

• The sensor is spatter-resistant against particles generated during welding and resistance welding, reducing the risk of damage to the sensing face.
• Designed to operate in a welding environment, it maintains stable parameters despite harsh ambient conditions.
• It performs well in harsh welding conditions, including elevated temperatures and heavy dust in the work zone.
• As an inductive sensor for harsh industrial conditions, it maintains repeatable detection even under intensive use.
• Resistance to harsh operating conditions allows mounting close to the weld point without compromising reliability.

When to choose this model

• When the sensor must operate in an industrial resistance-welding machine exposed to harsh operating conditions.
• When the resistance-welding process requires non-contact detection of metal parts.
• When the sensor must work together with a welding station's automation system.
• When part-position monitoring is needed in an automated welding process.