Inductive sensor M30 metal face 55 mm cable 2m NPN NC Sn = 13 mm FE

The monolithic NMF30012-FE inductive sensor, housed in a full-metal body, is dedicated to checking the presence and position of steel components in modern industrial automation.

This M30 inductive sensor was developed for demanding industrial applications. The Ø30 x 55 mm format is designed for industrial applications where durability and reliability are key.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M30, stable operation at long detection distances and under intensive use
• Length: 55 mm, better resistance to shocks, vibration, and mechanical stress
• Detection range: 13 mm, detection range depending on the diameter and design of the inductive sensor
• Detected materials: Steel and other ferrous metals (aluminium ignored), material selectivity allows aluminium, brass, copper and other non-ferrous metals present in the detection zone to be completely ignored
• 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, cylindrical housing with a mounting thread for standard industrial applications
• Housing material: Stainless steel, increased mechanical strength of the housing ensures a long service life
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, high mechanical resistance to impact, abrasion, and damage
• Mounting: Non-flush mounting, fully exposed detection zone provides maximum sensing range
• Switching function: NC, output closed at rest ensures continuous signal monitoring
• Cable length: 2 m, cable sensors have a fixed, factory-made electrical connection to the installation
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, compatible with PLC systems and industrial automation

Applications

• Welding and resistance welding of steel structures – The FE inductive sensor is used at welding and resistance-welding stations, checking the presence and position of steel components regardless of aluminium tooling in the surroundings.
• Machining fixtures – The ferrous metal detector detects the presence of steel parts in machining fixtures with high repeatability.
• 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.
• Applications with aluminium filings in the surroundings – The ferrous metal detector performs well in applications where aluminium filings are present near the steel part and should not affect the detection result.

Benefits/Features

• Detection of ferrous metals – the device performs well when checking components made of steel and other ferromagnetic materials, where aluminium present in the surroundings should not be treated as the actual part.
• Contactless detection of steel – the component can be detected without mechanical contact with its surface, while aluminium components in the surroundings are not the actual detection target.
• Material specialisation – the parameters have been selected for applications involving steel and ferrous metals, not for detecting aluminium contaminants.
• Fewer accidental signals – the lack of response to non-ferrous metals can be beneficial in applications where only the presence of the steel component matters.
• Detection without aluminium as the actual target – the solution is designed to check a single steel component, not to detect aluminium residue from machining.

When to choose this model

• For steel resistance welding – the part-presence sensor can check the correct position of steel components before the resistance welding process begins.
• When you need a natural K=1 – choose this model if it is important to use the full, rated detection range for steel, without additional correction factors.
• When aluminium filings are present in the surroundings – choose this model if aluminium filings present near a steel part should not trigger a detection signal.
• For automatic feeding of steel components – the material presence sensor will perform well when checking the passage of a part through a specific point in the machine.