Detect aluminum cans, copper tubing, and other metal items that don’t contain iron. These sensors won’t react to objects that contain iron, such as steel machine parts, so they help you avoid false positives on filling lines and other assemblies. For example, they can send a signal to dispense liquid only when an aluminum can is underneath, rather than the end of a tray. Also known as inductive proximity sensors, these sensors detect metallic objects even if they’re obscured by water, oil, dirt, or a surface finish.

These sensors are designed to mount flush, so that the sensor face is level with the surface of any material, including metal. Their plug connects to cables with a socket (sold separately) so you can quickly connect and disconnect the sensor. To determine the signal output of a sensor you are replacing, use Testers for Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors (not included).

About half the length of our other flat-body proximity sensors, these sensors fit in crowded spaces and along rails. They’re also known as inductive proximity sensors and can detect metallic objects even if they’re obscured by water, oil, dirt, or a surface finish. Use them to detect if an object is in the correct position before continuing a process or for counting objects as they pass. To determine the signal output of a sensor you are replacing, use Testers for Proximity and Photoelectric Sensors (not included).