The IMF inductive proximity sensor is the new standard for reliability in the food industry. With its extended sensing ranges, made highly precise thanks to the use of SICK ASIC technology, the IMF ensures reliable, stable processes. What's more, its wide-ranging specification limits allow the IMF to be used in all areas of food production: a huge benefit when it comes to product selection and warehousing. The optical adjustment indicator saves time during commissioning and helps cut down on errors.

Communication viaIO-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.

Types: M8 to M30
Extended sensing ranges: 2 mm to 20 mm
Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire
Enclosure rating: IP 68, IP 69K
Temperature range: –40 °C to +100 °C
Food-compatible stainless-steel housing, plastic sensing face
Optical adjustment indicator, IO-Link-ready
Resistant to industrial cleaning agents, Ecolab-certified

Reliable processes thanks to extended, highly accurate sensing ranges enabled through the use of SICK ASIC technology
Reduced machine downtimes thanks to a longer service life, even when subjected to frequent cleaning cycles
Quick and easy installation thanks to the optical adjustment indicator
High degree of flexibility and communication options thanks to IO-Link
Easy to implement customer-specific variants thanks to a modular concept

Monitoring the positions of bend couplings on mixing panels
Monitoring the positions of globe valves
Position sensing for food production facilities:

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