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Inductive Sensors

Group of Inductive Proximity Sensors
Group of Inductive Proximity Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs provides an extensive range of inductive proximity sensors, delivering versatile application possibilities for various industries. Featuring an array of housing designs, diverse materials, and numerous output signals, these sensors come with global certifications and cutting-edge technologies. A selection of more than 6,000 sensors offers unparalleled flexibility when it comes to choosing the optimum sensor solution.

The portfolio encompasses both cylindrical and cube-style standard inductive sensors, along with highly specialized sensors that meet every challenge and operate effectively in any environmental condition.

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Inductive Sensors for Specific Requirements

Inductive sensors are used across various industries, each with its unique demands. In the automotive industry, for instance, these sensors must withstand high temperatures and magnetic fields. The construction machinery industry requires sensors with enhanced pressure resistance. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a range of highly specialized sensors that meet these diverse challenges and are suited to any environmental condition.


Ring and slot sensors

Slot and Ring Sensors

Ring sensors are equipped with a circular coil so that the switch is activated as soon as a metallic object is inside the circumference of the ring. These sensors are typically used to detect and count small metal parts.

Inductive slot sensors consist of two opposing coil systems designed to detect targets positioned between their slot walls. These sensors are particularly suited for pointer monitoring in flowmeters, allowing for precise and reliable measurements in various industrial applications

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Product group weld-proof sensors

Weld-Proof Sensors

Weld-proof sensors rated up to IP68 are the ideal detection solution in welding areas and other harsh operating environments. Designed with two coupled air-core coils, they are resistant to magnetic fields, such as those that can arise from electric welding or frequency converters. The sensor electronics also ensure immunity to EMC interference. The housing designs ensure durability and availability.

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proximity sensors reduction factor 1 sensors

Reduction Factor 1 Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs’ broad selection of reduction factor 1 sensors enables flexible machine and plant design. The portfolio includes industry-standard cylindrical and cube-style designs, different cable options, as well as versions with IO-Link. Additionally, weld-proof and chemically resistant special sensors ensure high performance and durability under harsh conditions.

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Metal face sensors

Metal Face Sensors

In extremely harsh industrial environments, inductive sensors are often exposed to mechanical stress that can shorten their life cycle. For example, when used in machine tools, high forces, abrasion, and aggressive chemicals take a toll on sensors. To address these challenges, Pepperl+Fuchs has developed extremely robust metal face sensors that feature a self-contained stainless-steel housing with a metal sensing face.

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Inductive sensors high pressure

Pressure-Resistant Sensors

Pressure-resistant inductive sensors are typically used to detect components in applications that involve high hydraulic and pneumatic pressures—such as end position detection of pistons. Pepperl+Fuchs provides a range of robust sensors engineerd to withstand operating pressures of up to 500 bar and pressure peaks of up to 1,000 bar. The extensive portfolio includes various models with different sensing ranges, designs, and output and connection options.

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F135 inductive sensors for high-temperature applications

High Temperature Sensors

The high temperature sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs were engineered for operating in extreme environments, withstanding temperatures up to 250 °C. They consist of a sensor head and remote electronics that are connected via a specially developed cable. The slim M18 housing with an M12 plug connector with IO-Link functionality, allows for seamless integration, enabling easy installation of the control interface outside the hot zone while the sensor remains inside. These sensors are mainly used in drying ovens in the automotive industry.

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Inductive Safety Sensors

Safety Sensors

Pepperl+Fuchs inductive safety sensors come with SIL 2 functional safety and PL d Machinery Directive approvals. With redundancy, they can achieve SIL 3/PL e. High safety values enable easy safety loop integration and prolong operating intervals. Intelligent electronics eliminate dead bands, allowing detection without a minimum distance between the sensor and target. Standard metal targets can be used without any special coding needed. A standardized OSSD interface and thorough safety documentation ensure easy integration.

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inductive sensors for hazardous areas

Sensors for Hazardous Areas

In the chemical and petrochemical industry, the requirements for sensors for use in hazardous areas are high. Pepperl+Fuchs offers a portfolio of highly specialized proximity sensors in various designs that meet the high requirements in terms of robustness, availability, and global and country-specific approvals for explosion protection and functional safety.

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Group of inductive proximity sensors for valve position detection

Sensors for Valve Position Detection

Pepperl+Fuchs provides a comprehensive selection of valve position detection systems specifically designed for the rigourous demands of the process industry. Regardless of the operating location or drive, the portfolio consists of three sensor series for both, indoor and outdoor applications, extreme ambient conditions and use in hazardous and functional safe areas.

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Inductive proximity sensors for mobile equipment

Mobile Equipment Sensors

Applications in the mobile equipment sector demand specific sensor technology, including road traffic approval (E1 type) and EMC immunity. Sensors also need high impermeability, shock, vibration, and chemical resistance, and an extended temperature range of –40 °C to +85 °C. Pepperl+Fuchs provides a wide range of rugged inductive mobile equipment sensors with impermeability beyond IP68 standards.

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Group of inductive io link sensors

IO-Link Sensors

IO-Link sensors are intelligent sensors that support the IO-Link communication protocol. IO-Link is an open standard for industrial communication that enables bidirectional data transmission between sensors and controllers. It is a technology that enables simple and flexible integration of sensors and actuators into automation systems. This can provide added value data as well es complex functionalities for predictive maintenance in addition to the classic measurement or switching functions of the sensor.

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Group of inductive distance sensors

Inductive Distance Sensors

Providing an analog voltage or current output or a digital IO-Link communication the inductive distance measurement sensors can be used in a variety of different applications. In many applications the distance between sensor and damping element can be used to position machine parts, monitor wear and tear or control processes. Depending on the installation conditions, a suitable housing can be chosen.

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