Sick IME18-08BPSZW5K Proximity Sensor
The Sick IME18-08BPSZW5K Proximity Sensor offers an 8 mm sensing range with M18 short-body housing and PNP NO switching capability. It includes a 6.48 mm safe sensing range, 1,000 Hz switching frequency, flush installation, 5 m cable connection, and DC 3-wire wiring with an IP67 enclosure rating. Mounting nuts are provided for secure installation. Learn more about Sick, explore Sick Proximity Sensors, or view the Sick IME Series.
| Brand | Sick |
| Product Type | Proximity Sensor |
| Model Number | IME18-08BPSZW5K |
Sick IME18-08BPSZW5K 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 | 5 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 IME18-08BPSZW5K Proximity Sensor is designed for reliable inductive metal detection in industrial automation environments. The Sick IME18-08BPSZW5K model delivers 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 established Sick IME Series, it provides stable and consistent sensing performance essential for machine operation and automation feedback systems.
This sensor is suitable for conveyors, packaging machinery, automated assembly lines, and positioning systems. Its IP67-rated build ensures dependable operation in dusty, vibrating, or moisture-prone industrial environments. The flush installation helps achieve precise detection in constrained mounting areas while maintaining stable performance during continuous machine cycles.
The Sick IME18-08BPSZW5K Proximity Sensor combines a dependable 8 mm detection range, PNP NO switching, and a durable IP67 enclosure to support long-term industrial use. With trusted Sick engineering and IME Series compatibility, the model is well-suited for OEM equipment, sensor replacement, and automation system upgrades where reliability and repeatability are required.

