MS990371

Magnetic proximity switches are contact-free sensors. They detect magnetic objects and - or magnets, regardless of whether they move or not. Since magnetic fields penetrate all non-magnetizable materials, the sensors can detect magnets through walls made of nonferrous heavy metal, stainless steel, aluminum, plastic, wood or through excessive sailing, for instance. The achievable sensing range of the devices depends on the strength of the affecting magnetic field. Magnetic sensors are used for positioning (e.g. position checks on hoisting gear), speed checks (e.g. on conveyor belts or transmission cog wheels through the aluminum housings) or for position detection (e.g. of goods carriers).