Turck uprox+ Q80WD washdown proximity switch

Turck has extended its uprox+ sensor range with a robust washdown variant in a Q80 housing. The Q80WD non-flush inductive proximity switch detects all metals with the same high switching distance of 75 mm.

The sensor can be mounted partially embedded or fully flush. Its switching sensitivity adjusts itself to the mounting conditions accordingly.

With this degree of flexibility, the Q80WD is suitable for use in a range of applications, enabling users to effectively reduce the range of variants required. The sensor is available with a four-pin M12 connector and an antivalent PNP switch output.

The application fields of the Q80WD are varied, ranging from gap detection in filling beverage cans to switching tasks on materials handling systems in washdown environments, in addition to outdoor applications on railway tracks. The Q80 washdown is claimed to be the only 80 mm rectangular sensor that comes with protection to IP68/IP69K and is therefore suitable for applications in the food and beverage industry.

All housing materials are FDA compliant and are able to withstand typically used high-pressure cleaners and aggressive cleaning agents. The robust Q80 washdown sensor is also useful for outdoor applications. The fully encapsulated proximity switch cannot be damaged by dew and condensation water.