Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Short-Body Nickel-Plated Brass | 8mm Sensing Range | IP67 Rated | by SICK
The Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 is designed for reliable object detection in industrial automation, featuring a short-body nickel-plated brass housing and an 8mm sensing range. With a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and an IP67 enclosure rating, this sensor is perfect for harsh environments, ensuring durability and performance in manufacturing lines and safety systems.
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- Housing: Short-body, nickel-plated brass
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, normally open
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 60 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 100 ms
- Hysteresis: 5% to 15%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 30 g, 11 ms / 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing length: 50 mm
- Thread length: 33 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 40 Nm
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 50mm x 50mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
- Short-body housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with normally open function
- Connection via male M12 4-pin connector
- Enclosure rating IP67 for dust and water protection
- Extended supply voltage range from 10 V DC to 60 V DC
- Protection against load dump and power-up pulses
- Shock and vibration resistant up to 30 g
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing made of nickel-plated brass with plastic sensing face
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and safety standards to ensure proper operation and compliance.
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Position sensing in manufacturing lines
- Metal detection in machinery
- Safety and control systems in factories
- AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
- Durable construction reduces replacement frequency and waste
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
- Extended operating temperature range reduces need for additional cooling or heating
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for specific warranty terms.
The SICK IME18-08BPSZC0KS22 inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and metal detection applications.
