Inductive proximity sensors
Reliable, powerful, rugged. Inductive proximity sensors from SICK
Millions of inductive proximity sensors are currently in use in virtually all industries. They detect metal objects without contact, and are characterized by a long service life and extreme ruggedness. With the latest ASIC technology, SICK's sensors offer the ultimate in precision and reliability. SICK can provide the right solution to meet your requirements every time – from cylindrical or rectangular standard sensors with single, double or triple operating distance, to special sensors for explosive zones and harsh environments. Our sensors are the intelligent, reliable route to implementing industry-specific and customized solutions to any task involving automation.
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Product family
IQG
Compact rectangular housings for use in harsh ambient conditions
- Type: 40 mm x 40 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 20 mm to 40 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 68, IP 69K
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +85 °C
- Plastic housing
- Push-lock mounting system
- Sensor head can be rotated in five directions
Product family
IMS
Rugged sensors for use in mobile machines
- Thread sizes: M12 to M30
- Large sensing ranges: 4 mm to 20 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC, 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Ambient temperature: –40 °C to +100 °C
- Rugged stainless-steel housing; plastic sensing face
- Load dump protection and high electromagnetic compatibility of 100 V/m
- E1 type approval
Product family
IMR
Reduction factor 1 sensors for welding applications
- Types: M8 to M30, 40 x 40 mm and 80 x 80 mm
- Increased sensing range: up to 75 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3- and 4-conductor
- Enclosure rating: IP68
- Temperature range: –30° C to +85° C
- PTFE coating for cylindrical thread designs
- Reduction factor 1 for all metals
Product family
IMF
The economic standard for use in the food industry
- 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
Product family
IMI
Rugged full metal sensors for use in challenging applications
- Types: M8 to M30
- Large sensing ranges: 2 mm to 40 mm
- Enclosure rating: IP68, IP69K
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +85 °C
- Option of rugged housing or housing suitable for the food industry made completely out of stainless steel
- IO-Link and visual adjustment indicator
- Resistant against oils, cooling lubricants and cleaning products
Product family
IME
The economic standard for use in industrial environments
- 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; plastic sensing face
Product family
IDF
Easily and reliably detecting double films
- Sizes: M8 and M12
- Detection of metallic double films
- Electrical configuration: DC, 4-conductor
- Temperature range: −25 °C ... +70 °C
- Enclosure rating: IP68
- Detection regardless of the gripper position
- Teach-in via cable or IO-Link
Product family
IQL
Large rectangular housings for use in industrial environments
- Type: 80 mm x 80 mm
- Longer sensing ranges: 50 mm to 60 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire, or AC/DC 2-wire
- Enclosure rating IP 65 or IP 67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +80 °C
- Plastic housing
- Programmable N/O or N/C function
- Sensing range setting via potentiometer
Product family
IQB
Small rectangular housings for use in industrial environments
- Types: 10 mm x 16 mm x 28 mm or 12 mm x 26 mm x 40 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 2 mm to 8 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 68
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
- Tough VISTAL™ housing
- Small version with 270° output state display
Product family
IQY
Slim rectangular housings for use in industrial environments
- Types: 5 mm x 5 mm x 25 mm or 8 mm x 8 mm x 40 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 0.8 mm to 4 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 67 or IP 68
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
- Tough VISTAL™ housing
- Thin version with 270° output state display
Product family
IQM
Rectangular miniature sensors for use in industrial environments
- Types: 8 mm x 16 mm x 4 mm or 10 mm x 30 mm x 6 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 1.5 mm to 3 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –20 °C to +70 °C
- Plastic housing
- Flat, space-saving and light design
Product family
IMB
The rugged standard for use in harsh ambient conditions
- 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; plastic sensing face
- Optical adjustment indicator, IO-Link-ready
- Resistant to oils and cooling lubricants; suitable for use outdoors
Product family
IMC
Four times the switching capability with inductive intelligence
- Types: M8 to M30; IQ10 and IQ12
- Four programmable switching points or windows at an Sn of up to 20 mm
- Freely programmable output function
- Enclosure rating: IP 68, IP 69K
- Temperature range: –40 °C to +75 °C
- Rugged stainless-steel or VISTAL housing
- Logic, counter, time measurement, or temperature monitoring function
- IO-Link 1.1
Product family
IM AC
The economical standard for use in industrial environments
- Types: M12 to M30
- Simple sensing ranges: 2 to 15 mm
- Electrical configuration: AC 2-wire, AC/DC 2-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to 75 °C
- Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
Product family
IMA
Analog sensors with triple sensing range for use in industrial environments
- Types: M8 to M30
- Extended detection ranges: 0 mm to 40 mm
- Analog output signal 0 V ... 10 V and 4 mA ... 20 mA
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
- Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
- High resolution and repeatability
- Distance control and continuous position detection
Product family
IQV
Flat rectangular housings for use in industrial environments
- Types: 20 mm x 32 mm x 8 mm or 25 mm x 50 mm x 10 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 5 mm to 7 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-/4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +70 °C
- Metal housing, plastic sensing face
- Flat housing made of robust metal
Product family
IML
Sensors with triple sensing range for use in industrial environments
- Types: M8 to M30
- Triple sensing ranges: 3 mm to 40 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +75 °C
- Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
- Triple sensing range
Product family
SAM
The simple and intelligent way of speed monitoring
- Types: M18 and M30
- Sensing ranges: up to 10 mm flush
- Speed and acceleration monitoring
- Monitoring range: 6 to 12,000 pulses/min. and 0.1 to 2 pulses/sec.²
- Switching and pulse output
- Intelligent start-up delay
- Speed monitoring can be flexibly configured via two thresholds
- Flexible sensor settings, monitoring, extended diagnostics, and visualization thanks to IO-Link
Product family
IMN
NAMUR sensors for explosive zones
- Types: M8 to M30
- Sensing ranges: 1 mm to 15 mm
- NAMUR according to DIN EN 60947-5-6
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –20 °C to +70 °C
- Nickel-plated brass housing; plastic sensing face
- ATEX device category 1G and 2G
- Suitable for applications in explosion-hazardous areas
Product family
IMP
High-pressure-resistant sensors for hydraulic applications
- Types: M5, M8, M12 and M14
- Extended sensing ranges: 1 mm to 3 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3- and 4-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 68
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +100 °C
- Stainless steel housing with active surface made from stable high-performance ceramic
- Pressure resistant up to 500 bar, gas-tight front
- Expected service life of up to 1 million pressure cycles
Product family
IMM
Miniature sensors for industrial applications
- Types: M4 to M5, diameter from 3 mm to 6.5 mm
- Extended sensing ranges: 0.6 mm to 4 mm
- Electrical configuration: DC 3-wire
- Enclosure rating: IP 67
- Temperature range: –25 °C to +70 °C
- Rugged stainless-steel housing; plastic sensing face
- IO-Link ready
- Extremely compact, lightweight, and space-saving