Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | IP67 Rated | 8mm Sensing Range | Brass Housing | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation. With an 8mm sensing range and IP67 rating for dust and water protection, it’s perfect for machine safety and control systems. Built for durability and energy efficiency, this sensor operates in a wide temperature range from -25°C to +80°C, making it ideal for various manufacturing processes.
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- Supply voltage: 20 V AC/DC to 250 V AC/DC
- Voltage drop: ≤ 6.5 V AC, ≤ 6 V DC
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 8 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 10%
- Temperature drift of sensing range: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 350 mA (varies by voltage)
- Off-state current: ≤ 2.5 mA (AC 250 V), ≤ 1.3 mA (AC 110 V), ≤ 0.8 mA (DC 24 V)
- Minimum load current: ≥ 5 mA
- Short-time withstand current: 2.2 A
- Cable material: PUR, conductor size 0.5 mm²
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: –25 °C to +80 °C
- Housing material: Brass, nickel-plated
- Sensing face material: Plastic, PBT
- Protection class: II
- Rated insulation voltage Ui: 250 V AC
- Rated impulse withstand voltage: 4 kV
- Usage category: AC-140, DC-13
- Contamination rating: 3
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 80mm x 18mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Standard design housing with brass, nickel-plated material
- M18 x 1 thread size with 8 mm sensing range
- Non-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 50 Hz
- Cable connection, 2-wire, 2 m length
- Output function normally open (NO)
- Electrical wiring supports AC/DC 2-wire
- Enclosure rating IP67 for dust and water protection
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10 ... 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Wide ambient operating temperature range from –25 °C to +80 °C
- Protection class II with rated insulation voltage of 250 V AC
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Installation should be performed by a qualified electrician or technician familiar with industrial sensor wiring and safety standards.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Machine safety and control systems
- Manufacturing process monitoring
- Conveyor and material handling systems
- AS/NZS 3000 – Wiring Rules (Electrical Installation)
- Durable design reduces waste and replacement frequency
- Energy-efficient operation minimizes power consumption
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
The SICK IM18-08NUS-ZU0 inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and safety applications.
