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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IMC3582M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

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IMC3582M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC3584C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 4MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC3382C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC3382M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC3382M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC3282M8

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC3283C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 3MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC3283M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 3MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC273015C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIV 15MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC32122C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC273015M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 15MM CYL

Crouzet

Title

IMC26124C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 4MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC26124M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 4MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC26128C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 8MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC24185C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC24185M12

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYLIND

Crouzet

Title

IMC243010C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIV 10MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC23124C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 2MM CYL 2M

Crouzet

Title

IMC23185C

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYL 2M