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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor | 8 mm Sensing Range | IP68 & IP69K Rated | Flush Mount | by SICK
The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable detection in hygienic and washdown zones, featuring an 8 mm sensing range and IP68/IP69K enclosure ratings. Built with a durable stainless steel housing, it withstands harsh conditions and is perfect for industrial automation applications requiring flush installation. With a switching frequency of 50 Hz and PNP normally open output, this sensor ensures high performance and longevity.
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Technical Specifications
- Housing: Metric, M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range Sn: 8 mm
- Safe sensing range Sa: 6.48 mm
- Installation type: Flush
- Switching frequency: 50 Hz
- Connection type: Cable, 3-wire, 2 m
- 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
- Time delay before availability: ≤ 300 ms
- Hysteresis: 1% to 20%
- Reproducibility: ≤ 2%
- Temperature drift: ≤ 10%
- EMC: According to EN 60947-5-2
- Continuous current Ia: ≤ 200 mA
- No load current: ≤ 10 mA
- Cable material: PUR
- Conductor size: 0.34 mm²
- Cable diameter: Ø 4.5 mm
- Short-circuit protection: Yes
- Power-up pulse protection: Yes
- Shock and vibration resistance: 100 g / 5 ms / 1000 cycles; 150 g / 1 million cycles; 10 Hz to 55 Hz, 1 mm; 55 Hz to 500 Hz / 60 g
- Ambient operating temperature: -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Sensing face material: Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L
- Housing length: 59.5 mm
- Thread length: 55 mm
- Tightening torque max: ≤ 60 Nm
- Protection class: III
- UL File No.: E181493
- Dimensions (H x L x W): 18mm x 59.5mm x 18mm
- Weight: 0.1 kg
Key Features
- Metric housing with M18 x 1 thread size
- Sensing range of 8 mm with safe sensing range of 6.48 mm
- Flush installation type
- Switching frequency of 50 Hz with PNP normally open output
- Cable connection, 3-wire, 2 m length
- Enclosure rating IP68 and IP69K for high protection
- Sensing face made of stainless steel V4A, resistant to cleaning agents
- Suitable for hygienic and washdown zones
- Mounting nut included, made of V4A stainless steel
- Supply voltage range 10 V DC to 30 V DC
- Short-circuit and power-up pulse protection included
- Shock and vibration resistant with high durability
- Operating temperature range from -25 °C to +75 °C
- Housing and sensing face made of stainless steel V4A (DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L)
Professional Installation Requirements
- Installation should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with industrial sensor wiring and mounting, ensuring correct flush installation and torque settings.
Applications
- Hygienic and washdown zones
- Difficult application conditions requiring robust sensing
- Industrial automation requiring flush installation sensors
Standards & Compliance
- Complies with AS/NZS 4801 – Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems
Environmental Benefits
- Durable stainless steel housing reduces replacement frequency and waste
- High resistance to cleaning agents supports hygienic environments minimizing contamination risks
Warranty Information
Standard manufacturer warranty applies; please refer to SICK's official warranty policy.
Available Now
The SICK IMI18-08BPSNU2S inductive sensor is available for immediate purchase, ideal for industrial automation and hygienic zone applications.
