SICK’s inductive sensors offer precise detection, less downtime and a long service life. The inductive IME sensors pack high technology into the smallest of spaces. The integrated ASIC chip enables digital adjustment after the end of the manufacturing process. The saving of values in the ASIC ensures highly precise switching points and very high repeatability of values – for any number of production runs.

IM sensors are completely encapsulated with hot melt moulding, which greatly increases shock and vibration resistance. The customer benefits from high positioning accuracy in the machine and long-term reliability.

Types: M8 to M30
Extended sensing ranges: 1.5 mm to 38 mm
Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire, DC 2-wire
Enclosure rating: IP 67
Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
Nickel-plated brass housing

High machine availability thanks to rugged design
Highly cost-efficient thanks to low purchase costs
Wide selection available thanks to extensive standard portfolio
High positioning accuracy thanks to precise switching behaviour

Dual determination of the valve position
Query of coupling bend position
Speed measurement
Monitoring the material transportation
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
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
Extraction hood position on 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.