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New! Contrinex enhanced ranges of weld-immune inductives

Contrinex's new additions to its Weld-Immune family of inductive proximity sensors, introduce weld-immune versions into the Series 600 technology family, which are capable of withstanding high-intensity magnetic fields.

07/12/2021 13:00:08

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Featuring the Condet technology, both the new Series 600 sensors and the existing Series 700 Full Inox devices are true Factor 1 sensors, sensing targets in steel and aluminium equally effectively, with no reduction in sensing distance.

The sensors resist the strong magnetic fields in welding cells or other environments with high-intensity magnetic fields, whilst offering increased operating ranges. The
new lower-cost 600 Series sensors offer the same sensing distance as their 700 Series stainless steel sisters of up to 8mm.

For applications directly exposed to weld spatter, the sensors are available with an ACTIVSTONE coating, a high-performance ceramic layer that provides high robustness in MIG, MAG and spot-welding applications.
Custom-designed, ACTIVSTONE-coated accessories, including fixing nuts and mounting brackets, resist the
accumulation of weld spatter and withstand frequent wire-brush cleaning.

Heavy-duty PUR cables and optional high-temperature-rated spatter-resistant shrouding prevent cable damage.
Combining high durability in harsh environments with an extended working life, Contrinex’s enhanced Weld-Immune sensor range is a highly affordable, risk-free option for systems integrators and equipment designers in diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics and white goods.

Product advantages

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Low-cost 600 Series - All-metal housing & PEEK polymer sensing face
• Uniquely robust 700 Series - One-piece stainless-steel (V2A /AISI 303) housing and sensing face
• Robust & reliable in demanding conditions
• Excellent temperature stability & temperature resistant
• Immune to electromagnetic interference from 50Hz and medium-frequency weld fields
• Excellent sensing of small & thin targets
• Factor
1 sensors offer equal sensing distance for steel & aluminium targets
• Ceramic ACTIVSTONE coating option
• IO-Link – Ideal for Industry 4.0 and offering Plug and Play swap-out

Read more on the product page, download the Contrinex weld-immune flyer, or download Contrinex’s product overview brochure to find out more.
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Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.