Description
The Proximity Switch is an advanced sensing component specifically designed for Virtus Equipment and ZERMA America material processing systems. This industrial-grade proximity sensor provides reliable non-contact detection using solid-state technology, eliminating mechanical wear while delivering consistent performance in demanding industrial applications where conventional limit switches may be unsuitable.
Technical Specifications:
SKU: 80030327
Type: Industrial inductive proximity sensor
Sensing Method: Non-contact electromagnetic field detection
Housing: Sealed industrial-grade enclosure
Operating Environment: Harsh manufacturing and processing facilities
Mounting: Threaded or bracket mounting configuration
Status Indication: LED operation and detection indicator
Connection: Industrial cable or connector termination
Operating Voltage: Industrial control voltage compatible
Protection Rating: High-level dust and moisture ingress protection
Target Material: Ferrous and non-ferrous metal detection (depending on sensor type)
Key Features:
Non-Contact Sensing: Solid-state detection technology operates without physical contact, eliminating mechanical wear and adjustment
Sealed Construction: Fully enclosed design resists dust, debris, moisture, and contamination in harsh processing environments
High Repeatability: Consistent sensing distance ensures reliable detection in automated control sequences
Fast Response Time: Rapid switching speed suitable for high-speed detection and counting applications
Maintenance-Free Operation: No moving parts or mechanical components requiring adjustment or replacement
Extended Sensing Range: Adjustable or fixed sensing distance accommodates various detection requirements
LED Status Indication: Visual feedback confirms sensor operation and target detection for troubleshooting
Industrial Durability: Robust housing withstands vibration, shock, and harsh environmental conditions
Multiple Output Options: Available with NPN, PNP, or relay output configurations for control system compatibility
Applications: Essential sensing component for granulators, shredders, and material processing equipment used in plastic recycling, manufacturing scrap recovery, and waste processing operations. Critical for non-contact detection of metal targets including material level sensing in hoppers, equipment position detection, rotor speed monitoring, conveyor presence detection, and automated sequence control. Ideal for recycling facilities, injection molding plants, extrusion operations, blow molding facilities, and manufacturing environments requiring reliable sensing in dusty or contaminated conditions where mechanical switches fail prematurely. Perfect for applications including hopper level monitoring without material contact, screen position verification, feed system control, parts counting on conveyors, and automated equipment positioning. Suitable for integration with PLCs and control systems requiring maintenance-free sensing with high repeatability in harsh industrial environments where dust, debris, and vibration challenge conventional sensing methods.
