Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 | Stainless Steel Housing | 8mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | by SICK
Inductive Proximity Sensor M18 with a robust stainless steel housing and an 8mm sensing range, perfect for automation and manufacturing process control. Designed for hygienic and washdown zones, this sensor features a high switching frequency of 1,000 Hz and is IP68/IP69K rated for protection against dust and high-pressure washdown, ensuring durability in challenging environments.
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Alternatively Known As: Inductive Proximity Sensor M18, M18 Proximity Sensor, PNP Inductive Sensor, Industrial Proximity Switch
Technical Specifications
- Housing: Stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
- Thread size: M18 x 1
- 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, Normally Open (NO)
- 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 resistance: 100 g / 2 ms / 500 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles
- Vibration resistance: 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
- Communication interface: IO-Link V1.0, COM2 (38.4 kBaud)
- Process data length: 1 Byte
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 65mm x 65mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.15 kg
Key Features
- Standard M18 x 1 threaded stainless steel housing
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Quasi-flush installation type
- High switching frequency of 1,000 Hz
- PNP normally open switching output with DC 3-wire electrical wiring
- IP68 and IP69K rated for protection against dust and high-pressure washdown
- Resistant to cleaning agents and temperature resistant from -40 °C to +100 °C
- Visual adjustment indicator for easy setup
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Includes mounting nuts made of V4A stainless steel
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation by qualified personnel is recommended to ensure proper mounting, wiring, and compliance with safety standards.
Applications
- Automation and manufacturing process control
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial machinery position detection
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 cleaning agents supports hygienic applications minimizing contamination risks
- Energy efficient operation with low power consumption
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK for detailed warranty terms.
Available Now
The SICK IMF18-08BPSNC0S Inductive Proximity Sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
