KEYENCE EZ-18T,EZ-18M,EZ-8M,EV-130U,EV-130M,EV-130F,EV-118U,EV-118M,EV-112U
KEYENCE Expands EZ and EV Proximity Sensor Lines to Empower Precision Industrial Automation
[Industrial Automation News] — Leading industrial sensing and automation solution provider KEYENCE continues to optimize its high-performance proximity sensor portfolio, launching and maturing a comprehensive lineup of EZ-series three-wire and EV-series two-wire proximity sensors, including EZ-18T, EZ-18M, EZ-8M, EV-130U, EV-130M, EV-130F, EV-118U, EV-118M, and EV-112U. Covering diverse specifications, installation forms and detection modes, the upgraded product matrix delivers reliable, high-precision sensing capabilities for complex industrial scenarios, further boosting efficiency and stability for global manufacturing automation systems.
As core detection components in automated production lines, proximity sensors are widely applied in position detection, counting control, safety protection and process monitoring across machinery manufacturing, automotive assembly, electronics processing and smart logistics. KEYENCE’s EZ and EV series stand out in the industry for their compact structure, strong environmental adaptability and ultra-high detection accuracy, solving common pain points of traditional sensors such as unstable detection, poor durability and limited installation adaptability.
The EZ-series three-wire self-contained amplifier proximity sensors featured in the lineup include EZ-18T, EZ-18M and EZ-8M. Adopting an integrated amplifier design, these models eliminate the need for external amplifiers, realizing plug-and-play installation and greatly simplifying on-site wiring and equipment layout. The EZ-8M compact miniaturized model is tailored for narrow-space installation scenarios, perfectly adapting to compact automated equipment and precision machinery with limited assembly space. The EZ-18M shielded M18 sensor features stable standard detection performance and strong anti-interference ability, suitable for conventional industrial detection working conditions. Meanwhile, the EZ-18T thin embedded model adopts a slim shielded structure, which effectively avoids detection dead zones and is ideal for embedded installation in equipment surfaces, meeting the high integration design needs of modern automated devices. All EZ-series sensors support intuitive visual output indication, enabling engineers to quickly judge operating status and facilitate on-site debugging and maintenance.
Complementing the EZ series, KEYENCE’s EV-series two-wire proximity sensors — covering EV-130U, EV-130M, EV-130F, EV-118U, EV-118M and EV-112U — deliver more flexible wiring solutions and excellent environmental resistance. This series adopts a mature two-wire circuit design, which reduces wiring costs and simplifies circuit design while ensuring stable signal transmission. In terms of structural classification, the series covers unshielded (U), shielded (M) and flat (F) types to meet differentiated installation and detection requirements. The EV-130U/EV-118U unshielded models feature longer detection distances, capable of realizing non-contact long-distance detection and adapting to scenarios with large detection stroke and variable target positions. The EV-130M/EV-118M shielded models boast strong anti-electromagnetic interference performance and stable detection, suitable for harsh industrial environments with complex electromagnetic signals such as welding workshops and motor operating areas. The specially designed EV-130F flat model breaks the limitations of traditional cylindrical sensors, realizing low-profile installation and perfectly fitting flat equipment surfaces and narrow gap detection scenarios. The compact EV-112U model, with its optimized miniature size, is dedicated to high-precision micro-detection in precision electronics and semiconductor production.
All sensors in the updated lineup feature an IP67-rated waterproof and dustproof housing, supporting stable operation in harsh working environments with temperatures ranging from -25℃ to 80℃. With excellent impact resistance and mechanical stability, they can withstand frequent mechanical vibration and impact in industrial sites, ensuring long-term continuous and trouble-free operation. In addition, the flexible cable joint design effectively prevents cable breakage caused by frequent bending and extrusion, greatly extending the service life of the equipment and reducing subsequent maintenance costs for enterprises.
Industry analysts point out that the comprehensive layout of KEYENCE’s EZ and EV series proximity sensors fills the demand gap for multi-scene, high-reliability industrial sensing. By covering miniaturized, embedded, flat, shielded and unshielded multi-specification models, the product lineup realizes full coverage of low, medium and high-precision detection scenarios, providing standardized and customized sensing solutions for different levels of automated production lines.
With the accelerated upgrading of global intelligent manufacturing, the demand for high-precision, high-stability and low-maintenance industrial sensors continues to rise. KEYENCE will continue to focus on technological innovation in industrial sensing, iterate and optimize product performance and specifications, and provide more efficient and reliable core component support for the intelligent, precise and unmanned development of the global manufacturing industry.
About KEYENCEKEYENCE is a world-leading supplier of industrial automation sensors, measurement instruments and vision systems. Committed to developing high-performance industrial automation components, the company provides reliable core solutions for factory automation, precision processing and intelligent production, serving manufacturing enterprises in various industries worldwide.
