Balluff, a Germany-based company with locations across North America, has expanded its steel-faced, inductive proximity sensors to include additional models in the popular M18 tubular form factor, in order to combat premature sensor failure in harsh welding and stamping applications.
The stainless steel sensing face fights failure from impact, abrasion, and erosion, while the new Factor 1 technology extends the sensing range to 8 mm.
Factor 1 technology allows the sensor to detect both ferrous and non-ferrous materials at the same full range. The technology is also has the benefit of true weld-field immunity, which enables sensor status to be continuously monitored, even during a welding cycle.
All models come with a protection rating of IP68, and also include key features:
IP68 enclosure rating exceeds IP67 standards for liquid ingress protection
Stainless steel face withstands mechanical impact, abrasion, and weld spatter burn-through
Flush-mount design enables embedded mounting in the tooling for impact protection
Optional improved coating enhances protection against weld-spatter buildup
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