Inductive sensors now in compact D3 and M4 housing

The I03 series sensors have a diameter of just 3mm (D3) and a smooth housing, while the I04 series has an external thread with a total diameter of 4mm (M4). With both series, the housing is just 22mm long. The miniature sensors detect precise switching signals in places where virtually no installation space is available. Increased switching distances of up to 1mm, a robust PUR cable connection (2m), an IP67 degree of protection and a temperature range between –25 and +70 °C ensure high performance and long service life.

“Thanks to flush mounting, the sensors can be integrated mechanically protected in systems,” explains Wenglor product manager Maria Boos. “The optional PNP/NPN and NO/NC variants also enable convenient handling with existing systems. Thanks to the LED adjustment aid, the sensors can also be easily installed. The bright LED shows the status clearly, even over long distances.”

The introduction of the I03 and I04 series expands Wenglor’s product portfolio for increased switching distances by eight new sensors (four per design). In total, there are now sensors in nine different formats in this range, with five connection types and in 15 different housing lengths. “With this wide range of products, we can find a suitable solution for every special requirement. Thanks to the new types, solutions are now also available in areas with very little space, where a reliable switching signal is still required,” says Boos.

Thanks to their small size and low weight, the inductive sensors with increased switching distances are said to be ideal for the end position detection of gripper systems in the production of wires and cables, for example. In addition, they can also be flush-mounted in robot grippers in the automotive industry for detecting the gripper opening and closing. The small sensors offer great support in the wood industry in pallet nailing machines. The continuous supply of nail pins can be monitored directly in the dispenser unit. The monitoring of drive shafts in chain conveyor systems in the packaging industry is also one of the key advantages of these sensors.