Turck BI8-EMT18H-AP6X-H1141 Inductive Proximity Sensor

Description:

The Turck BI8-EMT18H-AP6X-H1141 inductive proximity sensor is used in industrial machine sensing and metal object detection systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, welding fixtures, packaging machinery, automotive assembly equipment, and material handling systems requiring reliable non-contact metal detection in harsh industrial environments. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for sensor replacement, machine repairs, automation retrofits, and production line upgrades.

Applications:

The Turck BI8-EMT18H-AP6X-H1141 is designed for part presence verification, machine positioning, end-of-travel sensing, and conveyor sequencing in industrial automation environments. Its rugged stainless steel construction and increased sensing distance make it suitable for welding cells, fabrication equipment, automotive manufacturing lines, packaging machinery, and production systems exposed to vibration, contaminants, and mechanical stress while requiring dependable switching performance.

Technical Specifications:

• Brand: Turck
• Part Number: BI8-EMT18H-AP6X-H1141
• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor
• Series: BI Series
• Function: Non-contact metal target detection
• Sensing Distance: 8 mm
• Output Type: PNP Normally Open (NO), 3-wire
• Voltage Rating: 10-30 VDC
• Current Rating: 200 mA maximum
• Switching Frequency: 500 Hz
• Mounting Type: Flush mount (embeddable)
• Connection Type: M12 4-pin male connector
• Housing Size: M18 x 1 threaded barrel
• Housing Material: Stainless steel housing with duroplast sensing face
• Protection Rating: IP67
• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C
• Standards: CE, IEC, RoHS compliant
• Application: Metal object detection and machine position sensing in industrial automation systems
• Special Features: Increased sensing distance, stainless steel construction, short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, resistance to thermal and mechanical stress

Common Replacements:

• Turck BI8-M18-AP6X-H1141
• Turck BI8U-M18-AP6X-H1141
• Turck BI8-EM18H-AP6X-H1141