Inductive Proximity Sensor Selection Guide: Shielded vs Unshielded, Sensing Distance and Housing Types
Shielded or unshielded? M12 or M30? This guide explains how an inductive proximity sensor really works, how nominal sensing distance shrinks on aluminium and stainless steel, which housing and output to specify, and the installation mistakes that cause false triggers - with an eight-point selection checklist for machine builders.
Oct 28,2026
