Ifm electronic releases new position sensors with extreme robustness

Newly developed, extremely robust hydraulic sensors with a pressure rating of up to 500 bar.
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Ifm electronic’s newly developed and extremely robust position sensors feature a 1 mm-thick metal face. This guarantees that the sensor is extremely pressure resistant with over 10 million pressure cycles. The standard M12 housing features an ingress-resistant cable entry, the complementary output provides higher operational reliability. Short housing (40 mm) even for extremely low-profile cylinders. Versions with end stop available.

Operating principle

The new MFH series sensor is suited for flush mounting in various steels. With its 1.8 mm sensing range it shows reliable switching characteristics. The new operating principle of this unit is based on a magnetic-inductive technology that detects only ferromagnetic metals (e.g. steel). It is sealed by means of an O-ring and a supporting ring towards the pressure area.

Applications

Besides use in hydraulic cylinders, the sensor also convinces on other hydraulic components such as valves or pumps. Furthermore, it is used in mechanical engineering processes, e.g. in plastic injection- moulding or process industry applications. In addition, the new MFHs are available for half the price of the former sensor – and they operate reliably for the lifetime of a cylinder.

For more information, please visit http://www.ifm.com.

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