Inductive sensor M8 for welding process 45 mm connector M8 PNP NO Sn = 1 mm

The NWI08123 industrial welding inductive sensor combines a compact design with high mechanical and environmental resistance, ensuring dependable operation in demanding applications.

The small M8 dimensions make it easy to integrate with spot-welding gun holders, where every millimeter of space counts, Ø8 x 45 mm is a format that provides good mounting accessibility while maintaining a rugged construction resistant to welding conditions.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, a compact diameter that makes mounting on a welding robot arm easier
• Length: 45 mm, a short length that makes mounting easier in densely packed welding stations
• Detection range: 1 mm, stable metal-detection characteristics even close to a resistance-welding machine's electromagnetic field
• Housing: Threaded, the housing thread allows fine adjustment of the detection distance during installation on the line
• 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 coating on the sensing face makes cleaning the station easier without risking damage to the sensor
• Mounting: Flush mounting, flush mounting protects the sensor from side impacts and spatter
• Switching function: normally open (NO), the NO function simplifies integration with most existing resistance-welding machine control systems
• Output type: PNP, a PNP output that is standard for most new welding automation installations
• Connection: with a M8 plug connector, the plug connector simplifies servicing on the production line, reducing downtime at the resistance-welding station
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, a standard voltage range compatible with the power supply of most welding-line control cabinets
• Electromagnetic interference (EMC) resistance: yes, proven resistance to the electromagnetic interference generated by resistance-welding machines and welding robots
• Catalog number: W1CF-M0801P-OPS3

Applications

• It supports the operation of smart welding lines and smart welding stations integrated with higher-level control systems.
• It is used within the Industry 4.0 concept in welding and resistance welding, where sensor data feeds into production monitoring systems.
• It supports the robotization of welding processes and the robotization of resistance-welding processes, increasing line repeatability and throughput.
• It is used in production automation and production robotization at plants where welding and resistance welding are a key process step.
• The sensor is a common choice among industrial welding sensors and inductive sensors for welding, mounted directly at the workstation.

Benefits/Features

• It can be used as a welding machine sensor resistant to interference and a resistance welding machine sensor resistant to electromagnetic interference.
• It maintains signal stability as a welding sensor resistant to electromagnetic interference, reducing the number of false detections.
• Stable operation of the inductive sensor in the welding environment and resistance to electromagnetic interference during welding are key features of this model.
• A robust, fully enclosed construction and high-quality housing materials ensure a long service life under continuous-duty cycles.
• The construction's resistance to weld spatter keeps the sensor working reliably even in direct contact with hot metal particles.

When to choose this model

• When you need a sensor for a robotic welding process where reliable part detection is essential.
• When the sensor will operate under the harsh conditions of a welding process.
• When the application requires reliable detection without direct contact with the metal part.
• When you need a reliable solution for welding or resistance-welding automation that provides non-contact detection of metal parts.