Inductive Proximity Sensors offer range of up to 15 mm.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 12, 18, and 30 mm dia models with ranges of 5, 10, and 15 mm, respectively, X-Series Pile Driver(TM) Extended Range Inductive Sensors detect all metals and are suited for automotive manufacturing applications, enabling detection of irregularly shaped contours. Units feature SS housing as well as circuitry that allows restriction-free mounting and immunity to industrial noise and temperature extremes. Sensors are IP69k-rated to withstand high-pressure washdown cleaning.
Original Press Release:
New Extended Range Inductive Proximity Sensors from Pepperl+Fuchs Deliver Unrivaled Sensing Range and Durability
TWINSBURG, OH - Pepperl+Fuchs introduces X-Series Pile Driver(TM) Extended Range Inductive Sensors. These robust sensors are available in 12mm, 18mm and 30mm diameters to deliver sensing ranges of 5mm, 10mm or 15mm - up to 2.5 times longer range than traditional inductive sensors. 100% stainless steel housings deliver durability more than 20 times that of the competition's brass and plastic housings. Black Armor(TM) coated weld-immune models are also available.
"In the most demanding application environments it's good to withstand a punishing target impact, but reducing or altogether avoiding impacts is obviously better, and this has led to the popularity of many of today's 'extended range' sensors," says Marcel Ulrich, Product Manager. "But until now sensor users have been faced with choosing between sensing distance or sensor durability. The X-Series Pile Driver changes that by delivering both industry-leading durability and sensing range."
X-Series Pile Driver's extended sensing field is a big benefit in automotive manufacturing applications, as it enables reliable detection of irregularly shaped contours, and increased sensor-to-target distances help eliminate contact-related scuffing of "Class A" hood, door and trunk surfaces. Weld-immune models are uniquely capable of providing long range part detection with full immunity to both AC and DC weld fields, and repelling weld splatter.
"X-Series Pile Driver's have an up-front cost that is only 35-40% higher than a traditional plastic-faced sensor. So if a sensing application averages even one contact-related failure per year, the X-Series Pile Driver will more than pay for itself in reduced sensor replacement costs and inventory, and increased machine uptime and throughput," says Ulrich.
X-Series Pile Driver's can detect all metals. Advanced circuitry enables restriction-free mounting while delivering the highest available immunity to the effects of industrial noise and temperature extremes. Unlike traditional inductive sensors that are limited to IP67/68 protection, X-Series Pile Driver sensors are IP69k-rated to withstand high pressure washdown cleaning.
Pepperl+Fuchs is a world leader in the design, manufacture and application of high quality factory and process automation products and services. Pepperl+Fuchs pioneered the development of proximity sensors 50 years ago, and has set the standard for innovation and quality ever since.
Pepperl+Fuchs, 1600 Enterprise Parkway, Twinsburg, OH 44087; (330) 486-0001; fax: (330) 405-4710; fa-info@us.pepperl-fuchs.com; pepperl-fuchs.com.
