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Brand: SICK
SICK IMF18-08BPSNC0S IMF Inductive Proximity Sensor
Description
IMF18-08BPSNC0S is a SICK IMF inductive proximity sensor (part no. 1076662) that detects metal objects without contact and gives a switching output. The catalogue summary lists: housing: Standard design; sensing range Sn: 8 mm; installation type: Quasi-flush; electrical wiring: DC 3-wire; switching output: PNP.
How the IMF18-08BPSNC0S works and where it fits
The rated sensing range applies to a standard steel target; other metals reduce it by a correction factor, so a brass or aluminium target is detected at a shorter distance. Flush-mount housings allow installation in metal, non-flush ones have a longer range and need free space around the head.
Output polarity (PNP or NPN) and the contact function (normally open or closed) must match the input card of the controller, and the connection type (cable or M8/M12 plug) decides how the sensor is replaced. Shielded housings can be flush-mounted in metal; unshielded ones need free space around the head and are used where range matters more. Cable versions suit fixed installation while plug versions simplify replacement.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Type code | IMF18-08BPSNC0S |
| Part number | 1076662 |
| Product family | IMF |
| Housing | Metric |
| Housing (2) | Standard design |
| Thread size | M18 x 1 |
| Diameter | Ø 18 mm |
| Sensing range Sn | 8 mm |
| Safe sensing range Sa | 6.48 mm |
| Installation type | Quasi-flush |
| Switching frequency | 1,000 Hz |
| Connection type | Male connector M12, 4-pin |
| Switching output | PNP |
| Switching output detail | PNP |
| Output function | NO |
| Electrical wiring | DC 3-wire |
| Enclosure rating | IP68; IP69K |
| Special features | Resistant to cleaning agents, Visual adjustment indicator, Temperature resistance |
| Special applications | Hygienic and washdown zones, Difficult application conditions |
| Supply voltage | 10 V DC … 30 V DC |
| Voltage drop | ≤ 2 V |
| Reproducibility | ≤ 2 %; |
| Temperature drift (of Sr) | ± 10 % |
| Continuous current Ia | ≤ 200 mA |
| No load current | ≤ 10 mA |
| Power-up pulse protection | Yes |
| Ambient operating temperature | –40 °C … +100 °C |
| Housing material | Stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L |
| Sensing face material | Plastic, LCP |
| Housing length | 65 mm |
| Declarations and certificates in the data sheet | EU declaration of conformity; UK declaration of conformity; ACMA declaration of conformity; Moroccan declaration of conformity; China RoHS; China Compulsory Product Certification (CCC) exempt; ECOLAB certificate; FDA certificate; cULus certificate; IO-Link certificate; Information according to Art. 3 of Data Act (Regulation EU 2023/2854) |
Selection and installation notes for IMF18-08BPSNC0S
Supply and signal data as listed: supply 10 V DC … 30 V DC; range 8 mm; interface IO-Link V1.0; frequency 1,000 Hz; outputs PNP; connection male connector M12, 4-pin.
Fitting and site conditions are covered by these entries: housing: stainless steel V4A, DIN 1.4404 / AISI 316L; enclosure rating: IP68; IP69K; operating temperature: –40 °C … +100 °C.
Before ordering, confirm the housing size and length, flush or non-flush mounting, sensing range, output type and function, supply voltage and the connection.
Check temperature range and enclosure rating against the site.
Documents and quotation
Attached to this page: the SICK data sheet for IMF18-08BPSNC0S, part no. 1076662, as published by SICK. Quotations are prepared by Seven Star LLC, an independent supplier in Muscat, once you send the part number, quantity and site through the RFQ form. Browse more in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Compare the complete type code with your existing unit and controller before ordering; the data sheet prevails if it differs from this page.
Datasheets & Documents
- Data Sheet SICK IMF18-08BPSNC0S official data sheet (part no. 1076662) Download
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About brand
SICK is the German maker of industrial sensors: photoelectric and proximity sensors, safety laser scanners and light curtains, encoders, distance sensors, code readers and gas analysers. Erwin Sick, an optics engineer, founded it in Munich in 1946, and in 1952 it introduced its first marketable accident-prevention light curtain, which protected press operators by stopping the machine when a hand broke the light beam. The company moved to Waldkirch in the Black Forest in 1956 and is still headquartered there. It is a privately held company, and has been an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) since 1996.
SICK company profile
| Founded | 1946, Munich, Germany, by Erwin Sick (1909–1988) |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Waldkirch, Baden-Württemberg, Germany (since 1956) |
| Ownership | Privately held; after the founder's death in 1988 his widow Gisela Sick became the main shareholder. Legal form SICK AG since 1996 |
| Size | More than 12,000 employees and group revenue of about EUR 2.3 billion (company figures for 2023) |
| First breakthrough | Accident-prevention light curtain for presses, shown in Hanover in 1952 |
| International growth | First foreign subsidiary in France in 1972, United States in 1976; today sales and service companies worldwide |
| Product families | Photoelectric, inductive, capacitive, magnetic and ultrasonic sensors; safety laser scanners, light curtains, safety controllers and relays; encoders and motor feedback systems; distance sensors and LiDAR; barcode and 2D code readers and machine vision; gas analysers, dust and flow measurement for process and emissions monitoring |
Milestones
- 1946: Erwin Sick receives a licence to run his engineering firm in Munich.
- 1952: The first marketable accident-prevention light curtain is presented in Hanover and goes into series production.
- 1956: The company moves to Waldkirch with 25 employees.
- 1972 and 1976: Subsidiaries are founded in France and the United States.
- 1996: SICK becomes an Aktiengesellschaft.
- Today: Sensors for factory and logistics automation, machine safety and process analysis, with a large share of revenue outside Germany.
Choosing a SICK sensor
For object detection, the sensing principle comes first. A retro-reflective sensor (WL series) sends light to a reflector and switches when an object breaks the beam; it is reliable over long distances and easy to align. A sensor with background suppression (WTB series) detects an object at a set distance and ignores what is behind it, which suits conveyors with shiny or dark backgrounds. A through-beam pair (WS/WE) gives the longest range and the highest reliability in dust. For transparent bottles and film, use a model built for transparent objects (for example WL12G-3B or WL150-P420). The digits in the code also matter: "P" usually means a PNP output and "N" NPN, and the last digits set the connector or cable. For machine guarding, a safety laser scanner such as nanoScan3 or microScan3 protects an area, while a safety controller such as Flexi Soft combines several safety devices.
Where SICK products are used
In Oman and the GCC, SICK sensors are used in packaging and bottling lines, food and beverage plants, logistics and airport baggage handling, cement and steel plants, ports and cranes, automated warehouses, and on machines built by European OEMs. SICK safety scanners guard robots and automated guided vehicles, and its encoders give position feedback on motors, hoists and conveyors.
SICK products we list
| Family | Examples |
|---|---|
| Photoelectric sensors | WL12-3P2431, WTB12-3P2431, GTB6-P4211, VL18-4P3240, WL12G-3B2531, WS/WE100, KT5W contrast, W26 IO-Link |
| Proximity, cylinder and ultrasonic sensors | IME12-08NPSZC0S, IME18-05BPSZC0S, MZT8, UM18 4-20 mA, UM30, UFN3 fork |
| Machine safety | nanoScan3, microScan3, S300 Professional, Flexi Soft FX3-CPU1, FX3-XTIO, ReLy OSSD |
| Encoders and motor feedback | DFS60B, AFM60 PROFINET, AFS60 SSI, ATM60 PROFIBUS, SRS50, EFS50 |
| Distance sensors and code readers | DT50, DL50, DT35, Lector632 |
Ordering SICK products: what we need
Send the type code and the 7-digit SICK part number from the label (for example WTB12-3P2431 together with its part number). For a replacement sensor, add the output (PNP or NPN), connection (M8, M12 or cable) and sensing distance. For encoders, add the interface (incremental, SSI, PROFIBUS, PROFINET), resolution and shaft type. For safety scanners, tell us the model and whether the existing configuration needs to be kept.
Facts checked against SICK's published company history and annual figures, October 2026.
Browse SICK products by category: Sensors & Transmitters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SICK IMF18-08BPSNC0S?
It is a SICK inductive proximity sensor (IMF), part no. 1076662. The catalogue summary reads: Housing: Standard design; Sensing range Sn: 8 mm; Installation type: Quasi-flush; Electrical wiring: DC 3-wire.
What supply does the IMF18-08BPSNC0S need?
Supply voltage is 10 V DC ... 30 V DC. Check the output and interface rows in the table for the signal levels.
What protection rating and temperature range are given?
Enclosure rating: IP68 ; IP69K. Ambient operating temperature: –40 °C ... +100 °C. Confirm both against the site before ordering.
Does the page include the data sheet?
Yes. The official SICK data sheet for part no. 1076662 is attached as a PDF and linked on this page; where it differs from the page text, the data sheet applies.
What should be confirmed before ordering the IMF18-08BPSNC0S?
Compare the full type code and part number 1076662 with the device being replaced, check supply, output or interface and mounting, and send the details through the RFQ form. Seven Star LLC is an independent supplier, not a SICK partner.
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