These sensors guarantee reliable operation in a wide temperature range and are - thanks to their high protection rating - suited for all kinds of applications.

  • High-grade stainless steel design
  • Shock and vibration resistance
  • Universal use thanks to protection rating IP 65 to 69K
  • Simple connection via standard M12 connector
  • Great flexibility due to high temperature resistance

Robust full-metal sensors

Full-metal sensors are used wherever an application requires a special mechanical design. In the food industry, not only fast temperature changes, but also aggressive media used for daily cleaning will stress the housing material. The same applies to applications in machine tools and plants where the sensors are permanently exposed to coolants and lubricants. In the steel industry or in automotive industry, however, weld spatter is not only a strain on the sensing face but also on the threaded sleeve. In this context, the full-metal design with non-stick coating and the robust sensing face are the ideal solution to ensure a safe operation. Moreover, the robust stainless steel design offers optimum protection against abrasive parts in metal-cutting machining. The compact design permits use even in the smallest of spaces.

Added value thanks to IO-Link

The smart sensor profile of the full-metal sensors with IO-Link provides various setting options: Switch points and output functions can be configured separately to meet different applications, which reduces storage cost. Moreover, the distance to the object can be verified via IO-Link at any time. Any change in the mechanical distances will be immediately detected, allowing for preventive readjustment. This reduces unscheduled downtime to a minimum.

The most important advantages at a glance:

  • Shock, vibration and impact resistance up to 1 joule or 4 joule for the ATEX version
  • High ingress resistance to coolants and lubricants or aggressive cleaning agents thanks to protection class IP 65 to IP 69K
  • Temperature shock resistance and high-quality stainless steel housing for harsh conditions in the food industry
  • Precise distance values and targeted maintenance with the measuring IO-Link sensors
  • Versions with non-stick coating to prevent sticking of weld slag
  • Short design and mounting without minimum clearance for confined spaces

Maintenance-free and highly reliable even under extreme conditions

Full-metal sensors are used wherever an application requires a special mechanical design. Whether shocks, vibrations or impacts up to 1 joule for the standard version or 4 joule for the ATEX version, the ifm full-metal sensors defy any challenge for maintenance-free operation - according to the motto, install and forget. The flush, protected installation and the increased switching distances also ensure reliable detection with sufficient excess gain.