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.

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X9C212-M1TJR 0.3M

SENSOR INDUCT 9MM NPN M12 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X9C112-M1TJR 0.3M

SENSOR INDUCT 9MM NPN M12 NO

Omron Automation and Safety

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TL-W5MB2

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 5MM IP67 MOD

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X18MY2 2M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 18MM CYL

Omron Automation and Safety

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TL-N5ME2 5M

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 5MM IP67 MOD

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E2-X5B2 5M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYLIND

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E2-X5C1 5M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYLIND

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E2-X5MB1 5M

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 5MM CYLIND

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X10D1-M1GJ

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 10MM IP68 CYL

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X10E1 5M

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 10MM CYL 5M

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X10E1-9 2M

SENSOR PROX INDUCT 10MM CYL 2M

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X3C18-R 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 3MM NPN M8 NO

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X3B28-R 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 3MM PNP M8 NC

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X3B1D8-R 5M

SENSOR INDUCT 3MM PNP M8 NO

Molex

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1202530170

SI500 10MM M18SQEMB5VCPU4W

Molex

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1202530172

SI500 10MM M18SQEMB5VM12P4

Molex

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1202530543

SI700 6MM M8NEMBPNO

SICK, Inc.

Title

IQ40-40NNSKK0S

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 40MM MOD

SICK, Inc.

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IQ40-40NNOKK0S

SENSOR PROX INDUCTIVE 40MM MOD

Omron Automation and Safety

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E2E-X12B1D18-M1TJ 0.3M

SENSOR INDUCT 12MM PNP M18 NO