Types: M8 to M30
Extended sensing ranges: 2 mm to 20 mm
Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire, DC 2-wire
Enclosure rating: IP 68, IP 69K
Temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C
Rugged stainless-steel housing

Straightforward product selection as fewer sensor variants are required – one sensor suits a whole range of applications
Stable processes thanks to extended, highly precise sensing ranges enabled through the use of the latest SICK ASIC technology
Reduced machine downtimes thanks to longer sensor service life, even in harsh working conditions
Quick and easy installation thanks to optical adjustment indicator and self-locking nuts
High degree of flexibility and communication options thanks to IO-Link
Easy to implement customer-specific variants within the standard product portfolio

The inductive IMB proximity sensor is a byword for reliability in harsh working conditions, whether it is in contact with cooling lubricants or being used outdoors. With its extended sensing ranges, made highly precise thanks to the use of SICK ASIC technology, the IMB ensures reliable, stable processes. What's more, its wide-ranging specification limits allow the IMB to be used in applications where specialist devices were once the only solution – a huge benefit when it comes to product selection and warehousing. The optical adjustment indicator and self-locking nuts save time during commissioning and help cut down on errors. Communication via IO-Link is also possible, creating more flexibility and adding more functions for automation applications. With an extensive standard product portfolio available, even special devices can be put into action quickly and easily.

Speed measurement
Monitoring the material transportation
Monitoring the valve piston openings on the central lubrication system
Monitoring the position of the roll-down gate
Measuring forklift heights for productive product handling with process reliability
Door leaf detection on elevator doors
Zone detection in elevator shafts
Position determination on a revolving door
Door leaf detection on automatic sliding doors
Speed monitoring in escalators with inductive proximity sensors
Detection and positioning tasks in balers
Position and speed detection on combine harvesters
Position detection on grape harvesters
Detection tasks in aircraft tractors
Monitoring rotary valve operation during material discharge
Monitoring belt tension on the conveyor belt
Movement and position control of a lance
Movement and position control of internal machine parts
Exhaust hood position (up, down) at a basic oxygen furnace
Monitoring of tilting position on basic oxygen furnace

Detection of correct lever positioning during dust extraction
Rotary valve operation at dust conveying system in the off-gas system
Conveyor belt operation on dust conveying system
Fan operation (RPM) at impeller axis in the off-gas system
Inlet and outlet damper position at main fans
Determining the position of actuator on shear during the rolling process
Monitoring belt operation in carbon and sinter supply
Monitoring the operation of the sinter conveyor in the sinter plant
Movement and position of temperature and sample lances
Movement and position control of oxygen and carbon lances
Position of ladle furnace roof during second metallurgy process
Position of electrode arms and electrodes at ladle furnace
Roof position detection at vacuum degasser during secondary metallurgy
Reactor vessel position detection at Ruhrstahl-Heraeus degasser

Product details cover the whole product family. For details on the specifications for this individual product, please refer to the datasheet.