{"product_id":"balluff-bes516105s4y","title":"BALLUFF BES516105S4Y Inductive Proximity Sensor","description":"\u003ch3\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/balluff\"\u003eBALLUFF\u003c\/a\u003e BES516-105-S4-Y inductive \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/industrial-automation-sensors\"\u003eproximity sensor\u003c\/a\u003e is used in industrial automation systems to detect metallic objects without physical contact using an electromagnetic field. Commonly installed in OEM machinery, conveyor systems, and production equipment where reliable position sensing, part detection, and machine sequencing are required. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this sensor for machine repair, automation upgrades, and replacement of failed proximity switches in industrial control systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BALLUFF BES516-105-S4-Y inductive proximity sensor is commonly used in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, CNC equipment, robotics, and factory automation systems where non-contact detection of metal components is required. It is typically installed in industrial production lines for position sensing, end-of-travel detection, part verification, and machine interlocking functions in continuous-duty manufacturing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Brand: BALLUFF\u003cbr\u003e• Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): BES516-105-S4-Y\u003cbr\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor\u003cbr\u003e• Sensing Type: Inductive (non-contact metal detection)\u003cbr\u003e• Housing Style: Cylindrical threaded barrel (BES 516 series, system dependent variant)\u003cbr\u003e• Sensing Distance: ~5 mm (typical for 12 mm class inductive sensors, variant dependent)\u003cbr\u003e• Output Type: PNP, Normally Open (NO) (variant dependent)\u003cbr\u003e• Operating Voltage: 10–30 V DC\u003cbr\u003e• Switching Frequency: up to ~2 kHz (variant dependent)\u003cbr\u003e• Housing Material: Nickel-plated brass\u003cbr\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67 (typical for series class)\u003cbr\u003e• Connection Type: M12 connector or cable version (variant dependent)\u003cbr\u003e• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C (industrial range)\u003cbr\u003e• Function: Detects metallic object presence via electromagnetic field change\u003cbr\u003e• Application: Position sensing, machine automation control, part detection\u003cbr\u003e• Operating Environment: Industrial automation and manufacturing systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Pepperl+Fuchs NJ series inductive proximity sensor (12 mm equivalent)\u003cbr\u003e• IFM IG series inductive proximity switch (similar sensing class)\u003cbr\u003e• Turck BI series inductive proximity sensor (M12 cylindrical type)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PLG Automation ","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51727218737454,"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_52f7ddfc-5cb4-4f1a-b318-cf29cb980640.jpg?v=1770582078","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/balluff-bes516105s4y","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}