Belgium English Menu Search Object detection Inductive proximity switches The proven solution for safe, non-contact detection of metal objects Very small sensors with all integrated evaluation electronics and large sensing distance Sturdy, maintenance-free and durable Millions of them in use - highest precision and guaranteed reliability thanks to over 40 years of experience Open in product selector Share Product portfolio Video Your benefits Applications Technology Downloads You may also be interested in Product portfolio Subminiature sensors Cylindrical sensors from Ø3 mm Very short designs Rectangular, flat sensors with an installation depth of merely 4 mm onward Sensing distances up to 2 mm Open in product selector Miniature sensors Cylindrical sensors from Ø6.5 mm to M8 Rectangular sensors with an installation depth of merely 8 mm onward Sensing distances up to bis 2 mm Various connector and cable variants Open in product selector Standard sensors Sizes from 12 to 30 mm Rectangular and cylindrical Sensing distances up to 15 mm All-integrated evaluation electronics Cost-efficient Open in product selector Large sensing distance Sensing distances up to 24 mm Large installation tolerances Enhanced protection against mechanical damage Cylindrical designs from Ø6.5 mm to M30 Flush and non-flush variants Open in product selector Factor 1 – same sensing distance on any metal Detection of stainless steel, aluminum and non-ferrous metals with the same sensing distance High switching frequencies up to 3 kHz Ø6 mm designs onward Open in product selector Sturdy sensors for demanding environments Stainless steel (V4A) or all-metal housing for washdown applications High pressure resistant and high temperature sensors Immune to welding and magnetic fields up to 90 mT ATEX certified sensors for potentially explosive areas DNV-GL certified sensors for on- and offshore applications Sensors for off-highway machinery Open in product selector Hygienic design Stainless steel housing – based on EHEDG IP 69K long-term seal – proTect+ Impervious to strong temperature fluctuations Wide range of sensing distances 3 ... 12 mm Open in product selector Inductive sensors with IO-Link Additional process data, e.g. frequency measurement and counter function Acquisition and evaluation of additional diagnostic data Individual and application-specific parameterization Measured value filtering for fast or accurate applications Open in product selector Video Inductive proximity switches from Baumer make solar panels mobile With the worldwide unique solar folding roof Horizon dhp technology sets standards in the market of renewable energies. 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Your benefits Efficient construction and simple machine design Miniature sensors and flat designs for narrow machine designs All-integrated evaluation electronics High process safety even in the most demanding environments Very high repeat accuracy and switching frequency Individual sensor calibration High temperature stability and excellent EMC properties Minimized commissioning and maintenance effort as well as operating costs Fast installation thanks to minimum production lot variations No moving parts for an extremely long service life Excellent price-performance ratio Applications Due to their reliability and efficiency, inductive proximity switches are used whenever a metal object has to be detected within just a few millimeters: Presence detection of a machine component Ultra precise referencing of the zero position of a moving machine component (e.g. in robotics) Detection of different positions (e.g. limit switches) Counting metal objects (e.g. in component feed or conveyor technology) Presence detection of objects in process Rotary speed measurement on metal gear wheel Technology Inductive sensors detect any metal object, whether moving or stationary. Sensor operation is non-interacting. Due to their high reserve capacities they are impervious to material adhesion such as metal chips on the sensing face. The sensors are ideal for industrial use. They operate on non-contact sensing, are free from wear and capable of high switching frequencies at yet high switching accuracy. In addition, they are reliably protected against vibration, dust and moisture. Functionality of inductive sensors Output Connection diagrams Resolution Linearization Teach-in-functions Mounting of inductive sensors Mounting instructions for cylindrical forms: Shielded (flush), unshielded (non-flush), quasi shielded or opposite mounting Maximum installation torque Mounting instructions for housings without threads Cable dimensions Downloads show all Brochures / Catalogs Technical and Application Reports / White Paper You may also be interested in Inductive distance sensors Distance measurement Magnetic proximity sensors Object detection Precision mechanical switches Object detection Accessories sensors Accessories object / distance / 2D/3D sensors This is Baumer Company Working at Baumer Locations Suppliers Certificates Products & Solutions Product Overview Solutions Know-How Repair & Claim Management Stay Informed News News & Press Newsletter Baumer SA/NV Nijverheidsstraat 13 2260 Westerlo, Belgium +32 14 57462 0 sales.be@baumer.com Legal information Privacy Terms and Conditions Cookie Settings Copyright © Baumer 2021