6 mm barrel, non-flush, stainless
The E2EC06N04MCB1OMS is a 6 mm diameter cylindrical inductive proximity sensor in a stainless steel housing. The non-flush mounting means the sensing face needs free space around the barrel — the electromagnetic field radiates from the face, and embedding it in a steel bracket will reduce the effective range below the rated 4 mm on mild steel. The M8 3-pin connector and IP67 rating make this a sealed unit suitable for washdown zones or wet environments — the O-ring at the connector face is the wet-end seal, not the barrel threads. The 6 mm barrel fits standard M6 mounting clamps; the 43.4 mm length leaves enough body for the clamp to grip without obstructing the sensing face.
Switching at 3 kHz — edge detection on fast-moving targets
The 3 kHz switching frequency means the sensor can detect a 6 mm target passing at up to 18 m/s (4 mm range × 3 kHz = 12 m/s theoretical, but the 15 % repeat accuracy sets the practical limit). This suits cam lobes, encoder disks, or gear teeth on a high-speed conveyor — the PNP NO output pulls up to 200 mA directly into a PLC input or relay coil without a buffer. Operating voltage is 10–30 VDC. The sensor draws 10 mA quiescent — at 24 V that is 0.24 W, negligible in a crowded panel. The 200 mA load current is the switched output capacity, not the supply draw; the 10 mA is the current the sensor itself consumes to run the oscillator and output stage.
Mature lifecycle — stable sourcing, no EOL watch
Temperature range is -25 to +70 °C. This covers most indoor industrial environments but not freezer or oven applications — the sensor should be outside the thermal envelope of the process if mounted near a heat source. The stainless housing resists washdown chemicals and mechanical abrasion better than nickel-plated brass, which is the standard for the E2E family.