ifm electronic GmbH

Inductive proximity switches are nowadays indispensable for industrial usage. As compared to mechanical switches they offer almost ideal conditions: non-contact operation free from any wear and tear,...

Inductive stainless steel housing sensors for factory automation with correction factor K=1

• Uniform sensing range for the reliable detection of all metals
• Compact dime...

Use in hazardous areas

ifm electronic offers a multitude of inductive sensors for use in hazardous areas - from threaded and rectangular types to dual sensors for position...

Analogue sensors

Inductive analogue sensors can be used where distances up to 26 mm need to be measured without contact and wear.
The process is monitored and controll...

Ring and tube sensors

Static ring and tube sensors operate like inductive sensors. They generate an output signal when there is metal in the detection zone. For example, th...

Slot sensors

Applications for inductive slot sensors can be found on measuring devices or instruments for metering pressures and flow rates. The sensors can be installed in...

Switching amplifiers for NAMUR Sensors

NAMUR switching amplifiers evaluate a sensor signal and transmit a switching signal to the controller. They meet the requirements of...

Position sensors - Photoelectric sensors for general applications

The new compact O6 photoelectric sensors with infrared light
Powerful photoelectric...

Fast and precise: photoelectric sensor measures distances in the μm range

• Detects tiny objects in the micrometre range
• Suitable for high-frequency appli...

• For the reliable position detection in feeding and handling technology
• Particularly small housing for use where space is restricted
• Precise detection of very small, very...

Use in hazardous areas

The photoelectric sensors of type O5 comply with category 3D for use in zone 22 hazardous areas with non-conductive dusts. Sensors of category 3D can...

Infrared temperature sensors with display

Sensors for infrared temperature measurement provide reliable position detection of objects with high temperatures, such as in the...