Inductive sensor M8 metal face 45 mm cable 2m NPN NC Sn = 2 mm NF

The NMF08012-NF full-metal inductive sensor stands out for its high mechanical resistance and its ability to disregard individual aluminium filings and chips.

Thanks to their design, M8 sensors offer mounting flexibility in various applications. The Ø8 x 45 mm dimensions allow easy adaptation to compact industrial automation installations.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, a good balance between size and metal detection range
• Length: 45 mm, a good balance between size, durability, and mechanical strength
• Detection range: 2 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, cylindrical housing with a mounting thread for standard industrial applications
• Housing material: Stainless steel, high resistance to corrosion and chemical exposure
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, resistance to corrosion in humid and chemical environments
• Mounting: Non-flush mounting, wider lateral field of action expands application possibilities
• Switching function: NC, signal continuity monitoring increases system reliability
• Cable length: 2 m, the absence of a plug-in connector eliminates extra points of potential interference
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, standard supply voltage range for industrial sensors

Applications

• Positioning of aluminium profiles – Using the part-position sensor in aluminium profile positioning systems increases the reliability of industrial automation processes.
• CNC machines – The NF inductive sensor is used in CNC machines to check the position of aluminium parts and tools.
• Automatic parts feeding – Use in automatic feeding of aluminium parts on production lines increases process flow.
• Automatic assembly stations – The NF inductive sensor performs well at automatic assembly stations, checking the presence of aluminium components before assembly.
• Multiple processes in one solution – The NF inductive sensor is used where a single solution must handle multiple aluminium-related processes: cutting, stamping, welding, resistance welding, assembly and transport of parts.

Benefits/Features

• Monolithic build – being machined from a single piece of metal increases the durability of the solution intended for industrial detection of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals.
• Non-contact aluminium detection – the part can be detected without mechanical contact with its surface, while individual filings and chips are not the actual detection target.
• Construction for demanding applications – the full-metal design allows the solution to be used in machines where mechanical resistance and reliable detection of the actual part are important.
• For inspecting parts after machining – can be used to detect the actual aluminium workpiece even in environments where machining residue is present.
• Predictable design – the actual range stated in the documentation allows the system to be designed in line with specific aluminium detection requirements.

When to choose this model

• For inspecting parts before welding – it is worth choosing this model when the automation system needs to confirm the correct position of an aluminium component.
• For aluminium positioning – choose the part-position sensor when correct alignment of the aluminium part is a precondition for performing the next operation.
• When the sensor operates close to machinery – the metal sensing face and monolithic construction perform well in locations exposed to contact with the working environment.
• For presses and stamping stations – the presence-inspection sensor can confirm the presence of an aluminium workpiece before a working cycle is performed.