Inductive sensor M8 metal face 60 mm connector M8 NPN NC Sn = 2 mm NF

The specialized NMF08112-NF inductive sensor was developed for precise detection of aluminium components, without reacting to nearby steel parts.

M8 sensors are suitable for places where standard sizes are too large. Ø8 x 60 mm sensors take up little space, allowing compact automation layouts to be designed without sacrificing reliability.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, broad compatibility with mounting brackets eases integration with machines
• Length: 60 mm, used in large industrial installations requiring high reliability
• Detection range: 2 mm, wear resistance thanks to the non-contact metal detection method
• Detected materials: Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals (steel ignored), detection focused on the actual aluminium part, not on individual filings or chips generated during machining
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for aluminium (full rated sensing range), the correction factor K = 1 means that the rated range Sn applies directly to aluminium, without the typical reduction applied to non-ferrous metals
• Housing: Threaded, a standard solution used in industrial automation and control systems
• Housing material: Stainless steel, increased mechanical strength of the housing ensures a long service life
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, resistance to corrosion in humid and chemical environments
• Mounting: Non-flush mounting, maximum detection range for metal objects
• Switching function: NC, used in safety functions and operational monitoring
• Plug type: M8, connector sensors allow quick, tool-free connection to industrial installations
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, widely used power supply in control systems

Applications

• Robotic assembly stations – Use at robotic assembly stations working with aluminium ensures precise detection of the actual workpiece, disregarding individual filings in the surroundings.
• Aluminium packaging – The NF part-presence sensor performs well on packaging lines for aluminium packaging such as cans or foil.
• Stamping and blanking presses – The aluminium detector is used in presses for stamping and blanking aluminium parts.
• Inspection before resistance welding on the production line – Using the part-presence sensor before the resistance-welding process makes it possible to verify that the aluminium component is in the correct position.
• Compact detection setups – The compact design of the NF sensor makes it easier to design aluminium detection stations in locations with limited installation space.

Benefits/Features

• Full-metal construction – the monolithic design, machined from a single piece of metal, provides high mechanical resistance and allows the solution to be used in demanding applications involving the detection of aluminium and non-ferrous metals, where the presence of filings and chips should not affect the inspection of the actual workpiece.
• No reaction to individual aluminium filings – the solution is designed to detect the actual part, so individual aluminium particles are not treated as the intended 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.
• Aluminium part position sensor – can check the position of a part within a machine, while individual chips and filings are not the actual detection target.

When to choose this model

• For pressing aluminium parts – the non-contact detection sensor can confirm the presence of the actual part before starting the next stage of the process.
• When you need K = 1 – choose a model with K = 1 if it is important to make use of the rated sensing range for aluminium.
• For aluminium cutting and preparation stations – the part-position sensor makes it possible to check the correct alignment of the part before the process begins.
• When you need a single solution for various aluminium processes – the model can be used for cutting, stamping, welding, resistance welding, assembly and transport of aluminium parts.

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.