Balluff BAM FS-XE-005-M8-2-01R Proximity Sensor

Balluff BAM FS-XE-005-M8-2-01R is a plunger-probe proximity sensor assembly from Balluff’s BAM FS-XE family, pairing an inductive proximity sensor with a positive-stop plunger probe in a compact Ø18 mm round housing for precise metal-detection tasks. The 01R variant is specified with an overall length of 125.3 mm and a mounting diameter of 18 mm, and it is designed for initial sensor setup at a depth of about 30 mm, with the trigger point adjustable by sliding the plunger in or out and locking the position with the included M8 lock nut. The kit is offered in multiple base materials—brass, steel, bronze, or stainless steel—with chrome-plated finishes to suit different environments. The part is cataloged as BAM FS-XE-005-M8-2-01R (ordering code BAM022W) and is marketed specifically for object detection applications where a metal part depresses the plunger to change the sensor state. As a complete plunger-probe solution, it embeds an inductive sensor designed for robust, non-contact detection of metal targets and supports fixed-stop operation in fixtures and tooling, making it suitable for automation lines, part presence checks, and repetitive pick-and-place setups.