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Inductive sensors

Depending on the application the units have special features adapted to the respective requirements. The Sensors can be divided into three groups: factory automation, food industry and machining. The sensors for the food industry are extremely resistant to temperature shocks and offer a temperature range of 0 to 100 °C. Only materials which comply with the regulations of the food industry are used. The reinforced housing is made of 316L stainless steel, the plastic of the sensing face of PEEK. The M12 Connectors are fitted with gold-plated contacts for permanent corrosion resistance. The high protection ratings of IP 68 and IP 69 K ensure absolute sealing – also with respect to aggressive cleaning agents. This is confirmed in the independent certificate from Henkel. The application sensors for the severe operating conditions in machine Tools are distinguished by high quality materials such as Pocan or ceramics. They also withstand permanent contact with oil, Lubricants and coolants. The ceramic sensing face provides an effective protection against hotswarf. Depending on the operating conditions the sensors have a high vibration and shock resistance.

Resistant: Permanent contact with aggressive media does not damage the sensor.

standard setting in practice

Hazardous areas Inductive Proximity sensors are also available in ATEX versions. In combination with switching Amplifiers these sensors can be used in zone 0 or 1 and 20 or 21 hazardous areas. The amplifier is mounted outside the hazardous area. Other versions can be used without amplifier in zones 2 and 22. Particularity of the efectors from ifm As one of the leading manufacturers of inductive and Capacitive sensors with the trade name efector ifm electronic invested very early into a modern, innovative production technology which is mainly based on ifm‘s know-how of film technology for the sensor production. ifm electronic can thus guarantee excellent product availability even in case of increasing quantities with the high quality standard being maintained and ensured.

adjustment with setting LED

80 100 sensing range [%]

standard sensing range increased Sn safe setting range increased Sn unsafe setting range

In practise that means sensing ranges more than 2.4 times greater than using standard sensors.

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Quick setup: Optimum setting of the sensing range is achieved with the setting LEDs.

Accessories

Connection technology

Evaluation systems, Power supplies

Encoders

Object recognition

Photoelectric sensors

The specially designed housing increases mounting safety due to higher tightening torques. The integrated setting LEDs reduce mounting time and ensure utilization of the increased sensing range. Selected accessories for the application sensors simplifies mounting and setup.

Valve sensors

High excess gain: Safe detection even in case of deposits, e.g. metal swarf.

Safety technology

Magnetic sensors, Cylinder sensors

Capacitive sensors

Inductive sensors

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