It switches a PNP normally-open output when a ferrous object enters its 8 mm sensing field, powered by 12-24V DC. The M18 threaded brass body with nickel plating handles the vibration and chip exposure common on machining lines, and the M12 quick-disconnect connector lets a maintenance tech swap it without opening the panel.
Ratings and deployment context
Rated IP67 and NEMA 4X, the sensor body and the M12 connector withstand washdown and coolant spray — it is at home on a transfer line or a packaging machine where hoses are part of the daily cycle. The 8 mm unshielded sensing distance means it detects a standard steel target at that gap; unshielded construction gives longer range than a shielded face but requires clearance around the barrel for the field to radiate.