Maintain Same Sensing Distance for all Metals with Factor 1 sensors

Phil Black - PII Editor 27/01/2015

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The Baumer Factor 1 sensors offer more than simply a fixed distance to the object

Baumer Factor 1 sensors offer the great advantage of maintaining the same sensing distance for all metals. Unlike standard sensors where this value changes, depending on the material.

The benefits are obvious: This uniform distance greatly increases flexibility in system construction and sensor installation. In particular, distances between sensor and object in devices with Factor 1 are generally larger than with conventional sensors, especially for aluminium.

This in turn simplifies adjustment and minimises the risk of damage. Factor 1 sensors are therefore perfectly suited to applications with variable objects. The Baumer Group offers these inductive sensors in four cylindrical sizes: 6, 8, 12 and 18 mm.

However, the benefits of Baumer sensors go even further, because they have other strengths in addition to the constant sensing distance. These sensors are the fastest in their class in relation to sensing distance. Their exceptional sensing latitude is also of fundamental importance.

They guarantee perfect measurement results; even when lateral movement of the object changes its distance from the sensor. In addition, high EMC immunity and the small number of components ensure stable processes and even greater reliability. Another plus: High temperature resistance. It also documents the extensive range of possible applications for Baumer Factor 1 sensors.