TURCK WN116237 INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SENSOR

Description:

The Turck WN116237 inductive proximity sensor is used in industrial automation systems for non-contact detection of metal objects and machine positioning applications. Commonly installed in conveyor systems, packaging machinery, material handling equipment, robotic cells, and automated manufacturing lines for presence sensing and position monitoring. Maintenance teams and system integrators use this part for repair, retrofit, expansion, or replacement of industrial sensing and machine detection systems.

Applications:

The Turck WN116237 is designed for industrial automation applications requiring reliable metal object detection without physical contact or mechanical wear. The sensor is suitable for monitoring part presence, machine positioning, end-of-travel detection, and automated process control in manufacturing equipment, assembly machines, conveyor systems, and packaging lines where dependable sensing performance is critical.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Turck
• Model / Part Number: WN116237
• Product Type: Inductive proximity sensor
• Sensing Technology: Inductive, non-contact metal detection
• Sensor Type: Proximity switch
• Detection Method: Electromagnetic field sensing
• Number of Connections: 4 pin
• Output Type: Solid-state switching output
• Operating Voltage: Typically 10-30 VDC for DC models
• Output Configuration: PNP or NPN depending on variant
• Protection Features: Reverse polarity, short circuit, and overload protection
• Housing Construction: Industrial-grade sensor housing
• Protection Rating: Industrial sealed construction
• Mounting Type: Machine or bracket mounting
• Application: Metal target detection, positioning, and machine automation
• Operating Principle: Wear-free detection of metallic targets using an electromagnetic field
• Operating Environment: Industrial automation and manufacturing environments

Common Replacements:

• Turck BI2-M12-AP6X
• Turck BI4-M12-AP6X
• Turck NI4-M12-AP6X