Inductive sensor M8 metal face 60 mm connector M8 NPN NO Sn = 2 mm NF

The NMF08111-NF full-metal inductive sensor is designed for selective detection of aluminium and other non-ferrous metals, while ignoring steel components.

M8 sensors combine small dimensions with high functionality in industrial applications. Thanks to its size, Ø8 x 60 mm allows flexible placement of components in control systems.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, commonly used in industrial automation and process control systems
• Length: 60 mm, elongated housing with increased mechanical rigidity and high durability
• Detection range: 2 mm, repeatable signal activation distance ensures precise detection
• 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 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, allows precise positioning of the sensor during installation
• Housing material: Stainless steel, suited for operation in moisture, dirt, and harsh industrial conditions
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, capable of operating in coolants, oils, and industrial emulsions
• Mounting: Non-flush mounting, requires maintaining adequate clearance from surrounding metal parts
• Switching function: NO, signal generated during detection of a metal object
• Plug type: M8, connector sensors allow quick, tool-free connection to industrial installations
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, compatible with PLC systems and industrial automation

Applications

• Vehicle production – Applications of the NF inductive sensor include detecting aluminium parts in automated vehicle production systems.
• Cutting, milling and turning of aluminium – Use in automating aluminium cutting, milling and turning processes increases production efficiency, even when machining chips are present around the workpiece.
• Bicycle frames and components – The NF full-metal inductive sensor performs well on production lines for aluminium bicycle frames and components.
• Automatic assembly stations – The NF inductive sensor performs well at automatic assembly stations, checking the presence of aluminium components before assembly.
• Inspection after cutting/machining – Applications of the NF proximity sensor include inspecting parts after machining, even in environments containing fine aluminium fragments.

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.
• Part position inspection – enables automatic position checking of a part made of aluminium or another non-ferrous metal.
• Fewer random signals – reducing reactions to fine aluminium residue can be beneficial in applications where what matters is the presence of the whole part.
• Detection excluding filings and chips as the actual target – the solution was designed to inspect a solid aluminium part, not to detect fine machining residue.

When to choose this model

• For machining aluminium – choose this model when you need to check part presence at an automatic machining station.
• When installation space is limited – the full rated range for aluminium can make it easier to design a compact detection setup.
• When fine aluminium fragments remain after stamping – choose this model if the system is meant to check the presence of the actual part, not react to individual material residue.
• 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.