Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K Proximity Sensor
The Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K Proximity Sensor offers an 8 mm sensing range with M18 short-body housing and PNP NO switching support. It features a 6.48 mm safe sensing range, 1,000 Hz switching frequency, flush installation, 2 m cable connection, and DC 3-wire wiring with an IP67 enclosure rating. Mounting nuts are included for installation. Learn more about Sick, explore Sick Proximity Sensors, or view the Sick IME Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IME18-08BPSZW2K |
Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K Proximity Sensor β Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing | Cylindrical thread design, Short-body |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Γ 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 8 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 6.48 mm |
| Installation type | Flush |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection type | 2 m Cable |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP67 1) |
| Items supplied | Mounting nut, brass, nickel-plated (2x) |
The Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K Proximity Sensor is a compact inductive sensor designed for dependable metal detection in industrial automation. The Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K model provides an 8 mm sensing range, a PNP NO output, a 1,000 Hz switching frequency, and a flush-mount M18 housing. As part of the Sick IME Series, it delivers stable sensing performance for machine builders and automation systems requiring precise, short-body inductive detection.
This sensor is used in conveyors, packaging lines, automated assembly machines, and positioning systems. Its IP67-rated construction ensures consistent performance in dusty, vibrating, or moisture-exposed environments. The flush installation style allows accurate sensing in tight or compact mounting areas, helping maintain consistent process feedback across industrial equipment.
The Sick IME18-08BPSZW2K Proximity Sensor combines an 8 mm detection range, PNP NO switching, and a durable IP67 enclosure to support continuous operation in demanding automation tasks. With proven Sick reliability and the IME Series architecture, the model is suitable for OEM integration and replacement applications where accuracy, robustness, and long-term stability are essential.

