Capacitive Proximity Sensor

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Capacitive sensors, also known as capacitive proximity switches, are able to detect a wide range of different materials without contact, whether the target object is metallic or non-metallic. Lorentzzi® excels in producing high-quality capacitive sensors of all types. In terms of output options, we offer 2-wire, 3-wire and 4-wire switching outputs as well as analog output proximity switches. In terms of form factors, we offer M8, M18, M30 cylindrical and flat sensors.

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Why Choose Lorentzzi to be your supplier?

china supplier

Our factory is located in the low-voltage electrical appliances hub in China. Our products deliver superior quality and competitive pricing.

Wide products range

Lorentzzi can supply a full range of excellent quality capacitive proximity sensors, the outputs are available in PNP, NPN, NO, NC or NO+NC outputs

In stock

We always keep capacitive sensors stock at a reasonable level to meet customers' urgent orders. We believe that helping customers save time also helps them save money.

Frequently asked questions

What is an inductive proximity sensor?

Similar to the inductive proximity sensor, capacitive proximity sensor is also a non-contact proximity switch that senses the presence of an object without touching it. The object can be a metallic or non-metallic solid, liquid, or powder.

It works by generating an electrostatic field around its sensing surface. When an object enters this field, it disrupts the field, changing the capacitance of the system. An oscillator circuit within the sensor detects this change in capacitance and triggers an output.

If you would like to know how it works in detail, please refer to our blog: How Capacitive Proximity Sensors Work: The Ultimate Guide.

Lorentzzi brand capacitive sensors offer a maximum detection distance of 25.0 mm. The detection distances for different models are as follows:

According to the output differences, the capacitive sensor can be divided into PNP or NPN types. 

According to the wire differences, it can be categorized into 2 wires, 3 wires and 4 wires types. 

If classified by output types, the capacitive proximity sensor can be digital output type and analog output type.

Capacitive proximity switches can be used in fluid level detection in a plastic or glass container, material level detection, fracture inspection, plastic or glass bottle counting, conveyor belt tightness alarm and so on.

There are 5 differences between a capacitive and inductive proximity switch, you can refer to this blog: Capacitive Vs Inductive Proximity Sensor: 5 Things To Know.

See below for the electronic symbol for a capacitive proximity switch:

Capacitve proximity switch symbols

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