- Inductive sensors by application
- General purpose
General purpose inductive sensors
Sensor family |
Housing size | Sensing range | Design | Durability | Points to consider |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kplus - no correction factor |
• M8 • M12 • M18 • M30 |
+++ | • Stainless steel housing • Plastic face |
++ | • Long range on all metals • Fast switching frequency • -40…185 °F temperature range • High protection rating |
Metal face solutions |
• M8 • M12 • M18 • M30 |
++ | • Stainless steel housing • Stainless steel face |
+++ | • Robust design • High protection rating • Weld slag resistant coating available |
Industrial automation applications |
• M8 • M12 • M18 • M30 |
++ | • Metal housing • Plastic face |
++ | • Precabled and quick disconnect • High protection rating • -40…185 °F temperature rating |
Small cylindrical sensors |
• Ø3 • Ø4 • M5 • Ø6.5 • M8 |
+ | • Metal housing • Plastic face |
+ | • Compact design • precabled and quick disconnect • Threaded and smooth body |
Small rectangular sensors |
• 52x8x8 mm • 28x10x16 mm • 40x12x26 mm • 60x36x10 mm |
+ | Plastic | + | • Compact design for tight spaces • Precabled, quick disconnect and pigtail electrical connections |
Flatpack sensors |
20x8x32 mm | + | • Metal housing • Plastic face |
+++ | • Compact design for tight spaces • Precabled and pigtail electrical connections • Preventative maintenance diagnostics with IO-Link |
AC sensors |
• M12 • M18 • M30 • Small rectangular • Large rectangular |
+ | Various | + | • Two-wire technology • Variety of housing and connection styles |