Jeff Himes is a product line manager for Balluff, Inc., 8125 Holton Drive, Florence, KY 41042, 800-543-8390, Fax: 859-727-4823, jeff.himes@balluff.com, www.balluff.com.
All inductive proximity sensors are not created equal. While the vast majority of inductive proximity sensors work well for general purpose applications, specialty inductive sensors for welding allow highly reliable sensing performance in applications where general-purpose types are insufficient. It is key to understand the limitations of a standard inductive proximity sensor and know when to select the unique performing capabilities of a special purpose sensor.