Inductive Proximity Sensor · 8 mm barrel 1 mm sensing range shielded 10-30 VDC NPN NO · Eaton E57-08GS01-C
What this product is for
This inductive proximity sensor is used for non-contact detection of metal targets in industrial automation equipment. It is suited to position sensing, part presence detection, indexing, and machine sequence feedback where a compact 8 mm threaded body is required.
Use for
Use for conveyor equipment, automated machinery, fixture sensing, and metal part detection in control panels or machine frames. It is commonly selected when you need a shielded flush-mount sensor with a short 1 mm sensing distance and 10-30 VDC operation.
Avoid for
Avoid using this sensor for non-metal targets, long sensing distance applications, or where the control circuit requires a different output type than NPN normally open. Confirm connector or cable style before ordering, as Eaton E57 variants differ by termination.
Best for
Best for OEM panels, packaging equipment, material handling systems, and compact machine builds where mounting space is limited and repeatable metal detection is needed close to the target.
Installed in
Typically installed in manufacturing lines, conveyor assemblies, robotic fixtures, and automated stations. The 8 mm cylindrical threaded body is commonly used in brackets or machine members with tight clearances.
Why this product exists
This model provides reliable metal sensing in a small-format sensor body for basic industrial detection tasks. Shielded construction helps support flush mounting in metal, which is useful where space is limited and the sensing face must sit close to surrounding hardware.
Compared with similar products
Compared with larger 12 mm or 18 mm inductive sensors, this 8 mm model fits tighter spaces but uses a shorter sensing distance. Compared with unshielded sensors, a shielded sensor is typically chosen for flush mounting in metal. Actual sensing performance depends on target material, size, mounting, and installation conditions.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Eaton
- Manufacturer part number: E57-08GS01-C
- Product family: E57 inductive proximity sensors, E57G general purpose series
- Sensor type: Inductive proximity sensor
- Housing size: 8 mm cylindrical threaded barrel
- Sensing range: 1 mm
- Sensing style: Shielded
- Supply voltage: 10-30 VDC
- Output type: NPN open collector, normally open
- Output configuration: 3-wire
- Continuous output current: 100 mA typical for E57G series
- Environmental rating: IP67 typical for E57G series
- Operating temperature: -25 degC to 70 degC (-13 degF to 158 degF) typical for E57G series
- Body material: Stainless steel body typical for E57 series
- Indicator: 360 degree LED indicator typical for E57 series
- Supply Voltage10-30 VDC
- Sensor TypeInductive proximity sensor
- Sensing Range1 mm
- Operating Temperature-25 degC to 70 degC (-13 degF to 158 degF) typical for E57G series
- Environmental RatingIP67 typical for E57G series
- Product FamilyE57 inductive proximity sensors, E57G general purpose series
- Body MaterialStainless steel body typical for E57 series
- Housing Size8 mm cylindrical threaded barrel
- Indicator360 degree LED indicator typical for E57 series
- Output TypeNPN open collector, normally open
- BrandsEaton
- Stock in Elmira2
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