Pepperl + fuchs inductive sensing

Like inductive sensors, capacitive sensors detect targets without contact. Capacitive sensors can detect both conductive materials and non-conductive materials. However, we are usually used to detect non-conductive materials such as plastics, liquids, powders, and granular objects.

In practical applications, the sensitivity of capacitive proximity switches depends on the material properties of the object to be inspected. For example, the material properties of targets such as metals, plastics or liquids will affect the sensing distance of the capacitive sensor, so the detected action points will be different. Taking into account the differences caused by these materials, Pepperl+Fuchs provides many products with adjustable sensitivity, which makes these sensors more flexible in practical applications.

In some applications where inductive sensors are not suitable, these capacitive sensors are another option for you.