{"product_id":"turck-bi8-m18t-ap6x-inductive-proximity-sensor","title":"Turck BI8-M18T-AP6X Inductive Proximity Sensor","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=\"17\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/turck\"\u003eTurck \u003c\/a\u003eBI8-M18T-AP6X \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/sensors-measurement\"\u003einductive proximity sensor\u003c\/a\u003e is used in industrial machine sensing and metal object detection systems. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, assembly equipment, material handling systems, and automated production lines requiring reliable non-contact metal target detection with an increased sensing range. Maintenance teams, OEMs, and system integrators use this part for sensor replacement, machine repairs, automation retrofits, and production line expansions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"1092\"\u003eThe Turck BI8-M18T-AP6X is designed for part presence verification, machine positioning, end-of-travel sensing, and conveyor sequencing in industrial automation environments. Its 8 mm sensing distance and integral 2 meter PVC cable make it suitable for packaging equipment, bottling systems, pallet handling equipment, robotic cells, and manufacturing machinery where additional target clearance and direct cable termination are preferred over quick-disconnect connectors. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1123\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003e• Brand: Turck\u003cbr data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1141\"\u003e• Part Number: BI8-M18T-AP6X\u003cbr data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1172\"\u003e• Product Type: Inductive Proximity Sensor\u003cbr data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003e• Series: BI Series\u003cbr data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e• Function: Non-contact metal target detection\u003cbr data-start=\"1285\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003e• Sensing Distance: 8 mm\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003e• Output Type: PNP Normally Open (NO), 3-wire\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e• Voltage Rating: 10-30 VDC\u003cbr data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1393\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Current Rating: 200 mA maximum\u003cbr data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003e• Switching Frequency: 500 Hz\u003cbr data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Flush mount (embeddable)\u003cbr data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1504\"\u003e• Connection Type: 2 m integral PVC cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1545\" data-end=\"1548\"\u003e• Cable Type: LifYY PVC cable\u003cbr data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1580\"\u003e• Cable Size: 3 x 0.34 mm² conductors\u003cbr data-start=\"1617\" data-end=\"1620\"\u003e• Housing Size: M18 x 1 threaded barrel\u003cbr data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003e• Housing Material: Chrome-plated brass\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e• Active Face Material: PA12-GF30 reinforced plastic\u003cbr data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003e• Protection Rating: IP67\u003cbr data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1787\"\u003e• Operating Temperature: -25°C to +70°C\u003cbr data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1829\"\u003e• Standards: CE, RoHS compliant\u003cbr data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1863\"\u003e• Application: Metal object detection and machine position sensing in industrial automation systems\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003e• Special Features: Short-circuit protection, reverse polarity protection, LED switching indication, increased sensing distance \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"2132\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2157\" data-end=\"2239\"\u003e• Turck \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi8-m18-ap6x-h1141-proximity-sensor?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=cfe5e1f77\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eBI8-M18-AP6X-H1141\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003e• Turck BI8U-M18-AP6X-H1141\u003cbr data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2216\"\u003e• Turck BI5-M18T-AP6X\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turck","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51714319089966,"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_b65affa6-8f81-4a67-8ff4-a848ffbc0af0.jpg?v=1770422561","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/turck-bi8-m18t-ap6x-inductive-proximity-sensor","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}