Balluff: Inductive ring sensors can be mounted side-by-side or stacked

Available in 10, 15 and 25mm diameter openings, Balluff’s inductive ring sensors detect small metal parts including nails, screws, welded studs and more.

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Can also be used for ejection monitoring, part counting, monitoring of wire-breakage, and detection of jams in feed tubes. Sensors offer sensitivity adjustment and the ability to adjust the duration of the output signal. Ring sensors are connected with an M12 connector and have one LED for power and a separate LED for function indication.

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