Inductive sensor M8 metal face 60 mm connector M8 PNP NC Sn = 1 mm FE

The NMF08104-FE full-metal inductive sensor provides stable detection of the actual steel component, disregarding interference from surrounding non-ferrous metals.

M8 sensors have been designed for applications requiring space saving. The Ø8 x 60 mm sensors fit well into spaces with a moderate density of industrial components.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, broad compatibility with mounting brackets eases integration with machines
• Length: 60 mm, better resistance to shocks, vibration, and mechanical stress
• Detection range: 1 mm, wear resistance thanks to the non-contact metal detection method
• Detected materials: Steel and other ferrous metals (aluminium ignored), material selectivity allows aluminium, brass, copper and other non-ferrous metals present in the detection zone to be completely ignored
• Correction factor K: K = 1 for steel (full, natural sensing range), the full rated range for steel 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, long sensor lifespan even under intensive use
• Sensor face material: Stainless steel, increased durability of the sensor's active face under intensive use
• Mounting: Flush mounting, limited lateral detection field increases operating stability
• Switching function: NC, constant signal monitoring within the control system
• Plug type: M8, the plug-in connection reduces the risk of installation errors
• Supply voltage: DC 10-30V, standard supply voltage range for industrial sensors

Applications

• Automotive assembly lines – The FE steel detector enables position checking of steel parts on automotive assembly lines, ignoring aluminium components in the surroundings.
• Steel profiles and structures in construction – The FE full-metal inductive sensor ensures stable operation under the demanding conditions of manufacturing steel profiles and structures for the construction industry.
• Transport and sorting systems – The inductive sensor for ferrous metals performs well in transport and sorting systems for steel components.
• Automatic assembly stations – The FE inductive sensor performs well at automatic assembly stations, checking the presence of steel components before assembly.
• Multiple processes in a single solution – The FE inductive sensor is used wherever a single solution must handle multiple steel-related processes: cutting, stamping, welding, resistance welding, assembly and transport of components.

Benefits/Features

• K=1 for steel – the K=1 correction factor is the natural reference value for steel, meaning the rated operating distance Sn corresponds to the full, actual detection range.
• Selective part detection – the solution focuses checking on the actual steel component, ignoring aluminium parts located in its surroundings.
• Distance checking to the part – can be used to check the position of a steel surface relative to the sensing element.
• For applications with aluminium chips in the surroundings – performs well wherever aluminium chips generated during machining should not be treated as the detected element.
• Detection without aluminium as the actual target – the solution is designed to check a single steel component, not to detect aluminium residue from machining.

When to choose this model

• For pressing steel components – the contactless detection sensor can confirm the presence of the actual component before starting the next stage of the process.
• When steel is the primary detection material – this sensor for steel will be a better choice than a solution selected purely as a universal metal sensor.
• When you want to check only steel, not other metals – choose a solution designed for the selective detection of a steel part, ignoring other metals in the surroundings.
• When steel is to be detected and aluminium completely ignored – choose this model for applications where the actual detection target is exclusively a steel part, regardless of the presence of non-ferrous metals in the surroundings.