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News Release from: IFM Electronic | Subject: Analogue inductive proximity switches
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 13 February 2006
Proximity switches protect power press
quality
Analogue inductive proximity switches register displacement of a metal component down to 0.1mm and can be key to fine positioning, or controlling the steel sheets on power presses.
Displacement of a metal component by as little as a tenth of a millimetre can be key to fine positioning, or controlling the steel sheets on presses and stamping machines New analogue inductive proximity switches from sensor market leader ifm electronic have longer sensing ranges and superb linearity, and thus address drawbacks of earlier generations
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 3 Jun 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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These new proximity switches safely detect the tiniest changes in distance and provide a linear analogue signal - depending on the version - with a voltage output (0-10V) or current output (4-20mA).
A special feature is the extremely high repeatability of less than +/-2% and the linear output characteristics better than +/-3 % of the final value of the measuring range over the whole operating range.
These ifm sensors are supplied in robust cylindrical M18 and M30 design.
The enhanced operating range is 0.8-8mm or 1-15mm.
The short response time of less than 10ms (type M18, < 20ms for type M30) allows use of the sensors even in processes requiring fast control.
The wide temperature range of -25-80 deg C enables the sensors to withstand otherwise critical applications.
ifm supplies one of the widest ranges of sensors for position and process control, complemented by a huge selection of connection possibilities, from connecting cable to AS-interface systems.
ifm is committed to working closely with its customers to develop products which precisely match their needs, and the company provides expert, readily accessible technical support to help users maximise the benefits they gain from ifm products. Request a free brochure from IFM Electronic ...
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