Turck BI5U-EM18-AP6X 1635300 inductive sensor PNP M18 electrician tool

Industrial inductive sensor for metal detection

The Turck BI5U-EM18-AP6X is a PNP inductive sensor built for industrial automation and machine monitoring. Its Factor 1 rating gives identical switching distance on all metals, simplifying setup where mixed materials pass the same point. The M18 threaded barrel mounts flush in standard cut-outs, and the 10…30 VDC supply range matches common control-voltage rails. Electrical engineers and maintenance technicians specify it for reliable presence sensing on conveyors, presses and robotic cells.

Flush-mount M18 barrel with cable exit

A stainless-steel V2A (1.4301) housing threads directly into an M18 × 1 tapped hole, removing the need for separate brackets or clamps. The integral cable connection eliminates a plug-socket junction that can loosen under vibration, while the PNP normally-open output wires straight into PLC input modules without extra relays. IP68 sealing lets the sensor survive wash-down and coolant immersion, freeing enclosure space that would otherwise protect a less rugged device.

Wide-temperature operation with magnetic immunity

Extended temperature range and magnetic-field resistance keep switching behaviour stable near welding guns, induction heaters or large motors. High switching frequency supports fast cycle times without signal loss, and the 116 g mass adds negligible load to moving arms or tooling. DC 3-wire wiring draws only the control current needed for the PNP output, so panel power budgets stay predictable even when dozens of sensors share one supply.