Flush and non-flush 18mm inductive sensors are composed of three parts: oscillator, switching circuit, and amplification output circuit. The oscillator generates an alternating magnetic field. When a metal target approaches this magnetic field and reaches the sensing distance, eddy currents are generated in the metal target, causing the metal oscillator to attenuate and even stop vibrating. The changes in the oscillator's oscillation and oscillation are processed by the post-stage amplifier circuit and converted into switching signals, which trigger the drive control device to achieve non-contact detection purposes.
Main Features
1.18mm Inductive Sensor, capable of sensing metal objects. The standard sensing object is iron and can sense copper/aluminum/stainless steel, etc., but the distance will be reduced
2.Protection level: IP67 waterproof and dustproof.
3.Sensing distance: Standard non-buried 10mm, buried 5mm; Double distance non-buried 16mm, buried 8mm
4.Our company's inductive proximity sensors have overcurrent protection, overload protection, and polarity protection functions.






Installation precautions for 18mm inductive sensor
To avoid interference between inductive proximity switch, inductive sensors need to comply with certain installation requirements.
- Flush installation
No metal-free area is required around the flush switch.
When installed side by side, the spacing distance between switches is required: da≥d (switch diameter)
The distance between the top of the sensor and the metal is ≥3Sn (Sn is the rated detection distance)
- Non-flush installation
Non-flush switches need to provide a free area ≥ d (switch diameter) when installing
When installed side by side, the spacing distance between switches is required: da≥2d (switch diameter)
The height of the inductive prox sensor protruding from the metal mounting surface is ≥2Sn (Sn is the rated detection distance)
The distance between the top of the sensor and the metal is ≥3Sn (Sn is the rated detection distance)
FAQ
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Standard unshielded cylindrical type inductive sensor specification
| Model | Detection distance | Set distance | Response difference distance |
NPN/PNP | Action mode | Standard test substance | Voltage | Current consumption | Load current | Residual voltage | Switch frequency |
Protection circuit | Ambient temperature | Protection level |
| GPL-M18KU10-NO-2m | 10mm | 0~8mm | Within 10% detection distance | NPN | Normally open | Mild steel (ST37) | Below 10-30VDC | Below 8mA | Below 100mA | Below 1V | 400Hz | -25~70℃ | IP67 | |
| GPL-M18KU10-NC-2m | NPN | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KU10-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KU10-PC-2m | PNP | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU10-NO-2m | NPN | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU10-NC-2m | NPN | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU10-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU10-PC-2m | PNP | Normally closed |
Standard shielded cylindrical inductive proximity sensor specification
| Model | Detection distance | Set distance | Response difference distance |
NPN/PNP | Action mode | Standard test substance | Voltage | Current consumption | Load current | Residual voltage | Switch frequency |
Protection circuit | Ambient temperature | Protection level |
| GPL-M18KS05-NO-2m | 5mm | 0-4mm | Within 10% detection distance | NPN | Normally open | Mild steel (ST37) | Below 10-30VDC | Below 8mA | Below 100mA | Below 1V | 400Hz | -25~70℃ | IP67 | |
| GPL-M18KS05-NC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KS05-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KS05-PC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS05-NO-2m | NPN | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS05-NC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS05-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS05-PC-2m | Normally closed |
Double distance unshielded circular inductor proximity sensor specification
| Model | Detection distance | Set distance | Response difference distance |
NPN/PNP | Action mode | Standard test substance | Voltage | Current consumption | Load current | Residual voltage | Switch frequency |
Protection circuit | Ambient temperature | Protection level |
| GPL-M18KU16-NO-2m | 16mm | 0~12.8mm | Within 10% detection distance | NPN | Normally open | Mild steel (ST37) | Below 10-30VDC | Below 8mA | 100mA or less | Below 1V | 400Hz | -25~70℃ | IP67 | |
| GPL-M18KU16-NC-2m | NPN | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KU16-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KU16-PC-2m | PNP | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU16-NO-2m | NPN | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU16-NC-2m | NPN | Normally closed | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU16-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LU16-PC-2m | PNP | Normally closed |
Double distance shielded circular inductor proximity sensor specification
| Model | Detection distance | Set distance | Response difference distance |
NPN/PNP | Action mode | Standard test substance | Voltage | Current consumption | Load current | Residual voltage | Switch frequency |
Protection circuit | Ambient temperature | Protection level |
| GPL-M18KS08-NO-2m | 8mm | 0-6.4mm | Within 10% detection distance | NPN | Normally open | Mild steel (ST37) | Below 10-30VDC | Below 8mA | 100mA or less | Below 1V | 500Hz | -25~70℃ | IP67 | |
| GPL-M18KS08-NC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KS08-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18KS08-PC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS08-NO-2m | NPN | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS08-NC-2m | Normally closed | |||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS08-PO-2m | PNP | Normally open | ||||||||||||
| GPL-M18LS08-PC-2m | Normally closed |













