{"product_id":"allen-bradley-872c-a5c18-a2-inductive-proximity-switch","title":"Allen-Bradley 872C-A5C18-A2 Inductive Proximity Switch","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription:\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"570\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/allen-bradley\"\u003eAllen-Bradley\u003c\/a\u003e 872C-A5C18-A2 Proximity \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/switches-circuit-protection\"\u003eSwitch\u003c\/a\u003e is used in industrial machine sensing and automation control systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly equipment, material handling systems, machine tools, and automated production lines requiring reliable non-contact metal object detection. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/hmi-operator-interfaces\"\u003esystem integrators\u003c\/a\u003e use this proximity switch for equipment repair, automation retrofits, machine upgrades, and replacement of worn or failed sensing devices. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"589\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"591\" data-end=\"1015\"\u003eThe Allen-Bradley 872C-A5C18-A2 Proximity Switch is designed to detect ferrous and non-ferrous metal objects without physical contact. It is widely used in conveyor positioning systems, robotic work cells, packaging machines, metal fabrication equipment, automotive manufacturing, and industrial automation systems where dependable object detection and accurate switching are essential. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1046\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1887\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Allen-Bradley (Rockwell Automation)\u003cbr data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1102\"\u003e• Part Number: 872C-A5C18-A2\u003cbr data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Switch\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003e• Series: Bulletin 872C WorldProx™\u003cbr data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e• Sensor Type: General Purpose Inductive Proximity Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003e• Operating Principle: Inductive (Non-contact Metal Detection)\u003cbr data-start=\"1337\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003e• Barrel Diameter: 18 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1367\"\u003e• Housing Material: Threaded Nickel-Plated Brass with Plastic Face\u003cbr data-start=\"1433\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 5 mm (Shielded)\u003cbr data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e• Output Configuration: Normally Closed (N.C.)\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• Operating Voltage: 20–250 VAC\u003cbr data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1557\"\u003e• Wiring Configuration: 2-Wire AC\u003cbr data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e• Connection Type: 2 m PVC Cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1628\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: 15 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003e• Load Current: \u0026lt;300 mA\u003cbr data-start=\"1682\" data-end=\"1685\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67, NEMA 1, 2, 3, 4, 6P, 12, and 13\u003cbr data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e• Status Indicator: Red LED Output Indicator\u003cbr data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1793\"\u003e• Application: Industrial automation and machine control \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1889\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"2046\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-A5N18-A2\u003cbr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-A5C18-R3\u003cbr data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e• Allen-Bradley 872C-A5P18-A2\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51727360065838,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_06c1d099-0437-4c53-9d72-205242c8bc42.jpg?v=1770582582","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/allen-bradley-872c-a5c18-a2-inductive-proximity-switch","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}