Miniature sensor for accurate distance measurements

Baumer has made yet another move towards miniaturization with the IWFM 05U9701/S05 inductive linear sensor. Thanks to its unique compact design (5x5x32mm), it can be installed in the most confined spaces. The IWFM 05U9701/S05 is the smallest rectangular inductive sensor with linear output measurement available on the market. Taken together with its cylindrical counterpart, the IWRM 04, Baumer now has the smallest distance-measuring inductive sensors in the world, for both types.

The small size of the sensor makes it possible to measure distances in applications that has not been possible until now. And that means anywhere where a sensor with a cylindrical housing would be too long.

At the same time, this rectangular "baby" version gives an impressive performance. With a high resolution of 1 micron at a measuring distance of 1 millimeter, very small movements can be measured, even at different temperatures. With a response time of only 0.5 milliseconds, measurements can be made in very fast applications. Repeatability is 0.01 millimeters. This linear sensor can be used in a wide range of applications, but is especially suited to handling & assembly or in machine tools.