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Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Short-Body Stainless Steel | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
Inductive proximity sensor M18 designed for industrial automation, featuring a robust short-body stainless steel housing and an 8mm sensing range. With a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and IP68/IP69K ratings, this sensor is perfect for harsh environments, ensuring reliable object detection even in the presence of coolants and lubricants.
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Product Name/Title: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Short-Body Stainless Steel | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
Brand: SICK
SKU: 1072822
Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, Proximity Switch, Inductive Sensor 8mm, PNP Proximity Sensor
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Short-body, stainless steel V2A (DIN 1.4305 / AISI 303)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- Diameter: 18 mm
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Quasi-flush
- Switching frequency: 1,000 Hz
- Connection type: Male connector M12, 4-pin
- Switching output: PNP, NC function
- Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Supply voltage: 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Ripple: ≤ 10%
- Voltage drop: ≤ 2 V
- Hysteresis: 3% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ± 10%
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz / 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -40 °C to +100 °C
- Protection class: III
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 45mm x 45mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Short-body housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Quasi-flush installation type
- Switching frequency up to 1,000 Hz
- PNP switching output with NC function
- DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated enclosure for high protection
- Resistant against coolant lubricants
- Visual adjustment indicator and temperature resistance
- Includes mounting nut made of V2A stainless steel with locking teeth
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and mounting to ensure proper function and safety.
Applications
- Industrial automation for object detection
- Mobile machines in harsh environments
- Zones with coolants and lubricants
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 60950 – Safety of IT and Communication Equipment
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to harsh environments extends product life
- Energy-efficient operation with low current consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMB18-08BPOVC0K inductive proximity sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and harsh environment applications.
