Inductive sensor M8 metal face 60 mm connector M8 NPN NC Sn = 1 mm NF

The NMF08102-NF inductive sensor is a monolithic, full-metal solution designed for monitoring the presence and position of aluminium components in industrial automation.

Thanks to the optimal size of M8 sensors, integration into many automation systems is possible. The Ø8 x 60 mm dimensions allow easy adaptation to compact industrial automation installations.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, a good balance between size and metal detection range
• Length: 60 mm, used in large industrial installations requiring high reliability
• Detection range: 1 mm, wear resistance thanks to the non-contact metal detection method
• 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, resistant to loosening during machine operation and vibration
• Housing material: Stainless steel, resistance to aggressive industrial environments and mechanical damage
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, capable of operating in coolants, oils, and industrial emulsions
• Mounting: Flush mounting, the sensing face is flush with the mounting surface for a safe installation
• Switching function: NC, signal continuity monitoring increases system reliability
• Plug type: M8, connector sensors provide high vibration resistance and signal stability
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, compatible with PLC systems and industrial automation

Applications

• Automotive assembly lines – The NF aluminium detector enables position control of aluminium parts on automotive assembly lines.
• Machining fixtures – The non-ferrous metal detector detects the presence of aluminium workpieces in machining fixtures with high repeatability.
• Stamping and blanking presses – The aluminium detector is used in presses for stamping and blanking aluminium parts.
• Inspection after cutting – The NF sensor is used to inspect parts after cutting, confirming their correct position on the production line.
• Applications with aluminium filings – The non-ferrous metal detector performs well in applications with aluminium filings, where the actual detection target is a larger, solid workpiece, not fine machining residue.

Benefits/Features

• Specialization for aluminium – the solution was developed for detecting actual aluminium parts, without being aimed at detecting individual filings or chips.
• Part presence sensor – can check the presence of an aluminium part at a specific location without having to react to stray material particles.
• Material specialization – the parameters were selected for applications involving aluminium and non-ferrous metals, not for detecting fine metallic contaminants.
• Fewer random signals – reducing reactions to fine aluminium residue can be beneficial in applications where what matters is the presence of the whole part.
• Aluminium presence sensor – allows automatic checking of the presence of the actual aluminium part at a specific point in the process.

When to choose this model

• For automating aluminium production processes – the metal sensor can check the position and presence of aluminium components at successive production stages.
• 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 process generates aluminium filings – choose this model if the actual detection target is a larger, solid workpiece, and individual filings should not be treated as the actual part.
• For aluminium welding stations – non-contact position checking makes it possible to verify that a part is in the correct location before an operation begins.

Connection

The sensor has an NPN output, so connect it with an M8 3-pin connection cable without LEDs. Cables with LEDs (NXOC08261…, NXOC08121…) have a yellow status LED wired for a PNP output and are not suitable for NPN sensors.