One sensing range for all metals. Inductive sensors Kplus.

Product catalog summary

Overview: The document provides detailed information about ifm's Kplus inductive sensors, designed for factory automation and welding applications. These sensors offer a consistent sensing range across all metal types, including steel and aluminum, and are optimized for noise immunity and compactness.

Key Features:

Consistent Sensing Range: The sensors maintain the same sensing range on all metal types, ensuring reliable performance in diverse applications.
Noise Immunity: The sensors are immune to electromagnetic fields, preventing incorrect switching.
Compact Design: Their small size allows for installation in tight spaces.
Wide Temperature Range: Operate effectively between -40°C and 85°C.
Anti-Spatter Coating: Designed for welding applications to prevent weld slag adherence.
High Switching Frequencies: Suitable for applications requiring rapid switching states.
Ingress Protection: Rated from IP 65 to IP 69K, ensuring resistance to harsh environments.

Applications:

Welding: The sensors are designed to withstand strong magnetic fields and have a non-stick coating to prevent weld slag from sticking.
Metalworking: High protection rating and temperature range make them suitable for environments with oils or coolants.
Positioning: Used in clamps to monitor lever positions during machining, ensuring consistent performance across different metals.

Product Variants: The document lists various sensor models with different housing lengths and sensing ranges, available in stainless steel and brass versions, as well as a weld-field immune version.

Company Background: ifm has over 45 years of experience in sensor technology, having launched the first inductive sensor in 1969. The Kplus sensors represent the latest advancements in this field.

Contact Information: For more details, including technical data and pricing, visit the ifm website or contact them via phone or email.

Catalog excerpts

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The same sensing range on all kinds of metals. For factory automation and welding. Constant: Be it steel or aluminium: The same sensing range on all kinds of metals. Noise immune: Electromagnetic field immune sensor technology prevents incorrect switching. Space-saving: Compact dimensions for use in the smallest of spaces. Universal: Wide temperature range of -40…85 °C. Non-stick: Anti-spatter coating for welding applications. Fast: High switching frequencies for fast changing switching statese. Protected: Ingress-resistant thanks to the high protecting rating from IP 65 to IP 69K. Metalworking...

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For industrial applications For electromagnetic fields More than 45 years of know-how integrated into one sensor In 1969 ifm launched the first inductive sensor under the name "efector". With a novel, patented coil structure and electronics optimised for noise immunity the new "Kplus" sensors today again set new standards for inductive sensors in factory automation and welding.

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Visit our website: www.ifm.com Sensors for motion control Condition monitoring systems Industrial imaging Systems for mobile machines Safety technology Connection technology Process sensors Industrial communication Power supplies ifm article no. 78002132 · We reserve the right to make technical alterations without prior notice. · Printed in Germany on non-chlorine bleached paper. 09/16 Identification systems Position sensors

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