Mechanical Probe Eliminates Impact for Inductive Proximity Sensor

Written by: Jeff Himes

An inductive proximity sensor is meant to be a non-contact device.  If contact is made with the face of the sensor by its metal target – it will typically fail.  What if you want the reliability of an inductive proximity sensor – yet you want physical contact with the device too?  Is this really possible?  Yes – by using a mechanical device I call a Banking Screw.

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