Inductive Sensors

Specialized non-contact sensors designed to detect the presence or position of metallic objects. They are highly durable and ideal for heavy-duty industrial environments where dust or oil may be present.

Turck | Inductive Proximity Solutions

Turck is famous for its uprox® technology. Traditional inductive sensors have “reduction factors,” meaning they detect aluminum or copper from much shorter distances than steel. Turck’s uprox® sensors detect all metals at the same high distance (Factor 1), making them the top choice for mixed-metal production lines.

uprox®3 (Factor 1)

Model Number: BI10U-M18-IOL6X2-H1141

Detects all metals at the same distance; immune to magnetic weld fields; highest sensing range.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Detects iron, stainless steel, aluminum, and brass at the exact same distance without any adjustment.

  • Operates reliably in the presence of massive electromagnetic fields from electric welders and large motors.

  • Can be partially or fully embedded in metal without losing sensing distance or performance.

Bi / Ni Series

Model Number: BI2-M12-AN6X

Available in “Flush” (Bi) or “Non-Flush” (Ni) mounting; Chrome-plated brass or stainless-steel housings.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • The sensing head can be rotated in 5 different directions, allowing a single sensor to be mounted in various orientations.

  • Features “Corner LEDs” that allow maintenance teams to see power and switching status from any angle on the shop floor.

  • Unlike cylindrical sensors, these block styles allow for direct wiring into a terminal compartment, reducing the need for extra connectors.

Balluff | BES Standard & Specialty Sensors

Balluff offers one of the world’s largest catalogs of inductive sensors (over 500 models). They are the primary brand sourced for harsh environments—including specialized sensors for high-pressure hydraulics (500 bar) and “Hygienic” versions for the food and beverage industry that can withstand aggressive chemical cleaning.

BES Standard

Model Number: BES054Z

 

Excellent price-to-performance ratio; M8 to M30 diameters; IO-Link options for diagnostics.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Provides real-time data on sensor health, internal temperature, and target distance via a single communication cable.

  • Built-in protection against reverse polarity and short circuits, preventing hardware damage during installation errors.

  • Available in nickel-free coated brass or high-grade stainless steel to resist mechanical impact and corrosion.

BES High-Pressure

Model Number: BES0068

Rated for up to 500 bar; designed for end-position sensing in hydraulic cylinders.

Key Technical Specifications:

  • Specifically designed to survive high-pressure, high-temperature steam cleaning (wash-down cycles).

  • Made with FDA-approved materials that will not degrade when exposed to acidic or alkaline disinfectants.

  • Part numbers are etched into the steel rather than printed, ensuring the label never washes off or contaminates food products.

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