Inductive Sensor/Connector measures 3 mm in diameter.
Press Release Summary:
Available in shielded and unshielded versions, sensor uses integral flush fitting and offers respective sensing distances of 1 and 3 mm for ferrous metals. Sensor size facilitates multiple sensor installations where sensors must be positioned as close as 6 mm to each other, such as gripper, semiconductor, and electronic industry applications. Other applications include embedded installations, such as in stamping dies and other tight situations.
Original Press Release:
Balluff Introduces the First 3-mm Diameter Sensor with Industry-Best 3-mm Ferrous-Metal Sensing Distance
FLORENCE, KY (May 2004) - Balluff introduces the world's smallest diameter inductive sensor/connector combination - just 3 mm - in both shielded and unshielded versions. Instead of a standard connector, these new Balluff inductive sensors use an integral flush fitting, making each package a total of 3 mm wide for the entire length. Both models offer industry-leading sensing distance for ferrous metals for a sensor of this size: 3 mm distance for the unshielded version and 1 mm for the shielded version.
The 3-mm inductive sensors are ideal for a variety of applications, including embedded installations, such as in stamping dies and other tight, difficult-to-install situations. The small size also facilitates multiple sensor installations where sensors must be positioned as close as 6 mm to each other. These include gripper applications, semiconductor and electronic industry usage, or any other application that requires sensors to operate within a highly confined area.
Balluff Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Balluff GmbH & Co., Neuhausen, Germany, is a leading manufacturer of a wide range of inductive, optical, capacitive and magnetic sensors as well as linear position transducers and ID systems. Balluff products for OEM and factory floor solutions are used to control, regulate, automate, assemble, position, and monitor manufacturing, assembly, and packaging sequences for industries including metalworking, automotive, plastics, material handling, wood processing, aerospace, electrical, and electronics.
