Inductive sensor M8 metal face 60 mm connector M8 PNP NO Sn = 1 mm NF

The NMF08103-NF inductive sensor detects only aluminium and non-ferrous metals, ignoring the presence of steel in the sensing area.

The small M8 dimensions suit use in compact devices. M8 sensors provide stable operation in confined working spaces. The Ø8 x 60 mm size allows installation in places with limited depth without compromising performance.

Technical specification:

• Diameter: M8, a good balance between size and metal detection range
• Length: 60 mm, suited for operation in demanding industrial conditions
• Detection range: 1 mm, detection range depending on the diameter and design of the inductive sensor
• Detected materials: Aluminium and other non-ferrous metals (steel ignored), steel and its derivatives are not a detection target, which reduces the number of unwanted signals in aluminium processes
• 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, 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, capable of operating in coolants, oils, and industrial emulsions
• Mounting: Flush mounting, limited lateral detection field increases operating stability
• Switching function: NO, standard operating logic for inductive sensors in industrial automation
• Plug type: M8, M8 or M12 connectors provide a standardized, stable electrical connection
• 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.
• Cutting and preparation of profiles – The inductive sensor for detecting aluminium performs well on cutting and preparation lines for aluminium profiles prior to further processing.
• Automatic parts feeding – Use in automatic feeding of aluminium parts on production lines increases process flow.
• Inspection before stamping – The NF proximity sensor is used to check the presence of a part before the stamping cycle for aluminium sheets and components.
• 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

• Full rated range for aluminium – the range specified in the documentation reflects the actual detection capability, which makes it easier to design applications involving aluminium parts.
• 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.
• Inspection of the actual workpiece – the solution is designed to detect aluminium and non-ferrous parts, not individual fragments generated during machining.
• Resistance + selective detection – the solid construction allows operation in a harsh environment, while the detection characteristics focus on the actual aluminium workpiece.

When to choose this model

• For inspecting parts before resistance welding – the non-contact sensor enables presence checking of a part without mechanical contact with its surface.
• When actual range matters – choose this model if, when designing the application, you want to base the detection distance on the value stated in the documentation.
• 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.
• For presses and stamping stations – the presence-inspection sensor can confirm the presence of an aluminium workpiece before a working cycle is performed.