Proximity Sensors

Proximity Sensors are available at Tenco Electronics from industry leading manufacturers. Tenco is an authorized distributor for many proximity sensor manufacturers including Crouzet, Hamlin, Honeywell, Omron, Schneider Electric, Standex & more. A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact. A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation (infrared, for instance), and looks for changes in the field or return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the proximity sensor'target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For example, a capacitive or photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic target; an inductive proximity sensor always requires a metal target. The aximum distance that this sensor can detect is defined "nominal range". Some sensors have adjustments of the nominal range or means to report a graduated detection distance. Some know these process as "thermosensation". Proximity sensors can have a high reliability and long functional life because of the absence of mechanical parts and lack of physical contact between sensor and the sensed object. Proximity sensors are commonly used on smartphones to detect (and skip) accidental touchscreen taps when held to the ear during a call.[1] They are also used in machine vibration monitoring to measure the variation in distance between a shaft and its support bearing. This is common in large steam turbines, compressors, and motors that use sleeve-type bearings. A proximity sensor adjusted to a very short range is often used as a touch switch. To know more, please view our large selection of proximity sensors below.

Crouzet

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IMC333020M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 20MM CYL

Crouzet

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IMC334.8C

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 0.8MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

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IMC335.8M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 0.8MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3361C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

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IMC3361M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3381.5C

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 1.5MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC3381.5M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 1.5MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3381.5M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 1.5MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3381C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

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IMC3381M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3381M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 1MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3383C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 3MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

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IMC3383M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 3MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC3383M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 3MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC34122C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC34122M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC34185C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC34185M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC343010C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIV 10MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC343010M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 10MM CYL