ManuAuto: BALLUFF BES0042 Inductive Standard Sensor

July 9, 2025
Balluff BES0042 Inductive Standard Sensor Provides an Optimum Price/Performance Ratio
Balluff BES0042 standard inductive sensors for detecting electrically conductive metallic objects are robust and reliable. With a wide range of over 500 model series, they offer the right inductive sensor for every application.
The technology, which is in use worldwide, has an optimum price/performance ratio and can also be delivered in a short amount of time even in large quantities.
Features
- Connection: M12x1-Male, 4-pin, A-coded, Cable with connector, 0.30 m, PUR
- Operating Temperature: -25 to 70 °C
- IP Rating: IP67
- Shielded and unshielded versions
- Plug or cable connection
Specifications
| Inductive Sensors: Interface | |
| Output Characteristic | Polarized normally open (NO) |
| Inductive Sensors: Electrical Connection | |
| Connection | M12x1-Male, 4-pin, A-coded, Cable with connector, 0.30 m, PUR |
| Polarity Reversal Protected | Yes |
| Inductive Sensors: Electrical Data | |
| Protection Class | – |
| Ripple | 15 % |
| Switching Frequency | 1300 Hz |
| Operating Voltage Ub | 10 to 36 VDC |
| Current (Ie) | 100 A |
| Inductive Sensors: Range/Distance | |
| Measuring Range | 3 mm |
| Assured Operating Distance Sa | 2.4 mm |
| Real Switching Distance sr | 3 mm |
| Inductive Sensors: Physical & Environmental Characteristics | |
| Dimension | Ø 12 x 43 mm |
| Weight | – |
| Installation | For flush mounting |
| Operating Temperature | -25 to 70 °C |
| Housing | Brass, Nickel-free coated |
| IP Rating | IP67 |
| Tightening Torque | 15 Nm |
| MTTF | 315 a |
| Standards and Approvals | cULus, CE, UKCA, WEEE, IEC 60947-5-2 |
As an Authorized Distributor of BALLUFF, Manufacturers Automation Inc. (ManuAuto) offers a wide variety of Industrial Automation and Communication products across North America, including Canada (Ontario, Toronto) and the US. Buy BALLUFF BES0042 INDUCTIVE STANDARD SENSOR online at a competitive price, with on-time delivery and fast shipping services. ManuAuto’s certified engineers are always available to support you.
You can also find the BES046M and BES048A models in the BALLUFF Inductive Standard Sensors.











