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Festo
178563
Proximity sensor SMPO-8E
The Festo part number 178563 is a magnetic 3/2 industrial component designed for T-slot mounting that operates with compressed air from 2 bar to 8 bar within an ambient temperature range of -15 °C to 60 °C. Constructed with an aluminum, polyamide, anodized, and high-alloy stainless steel housing featuring IP65 protection and optical switching status indication, this RoHS compliant unit holds ATEX certification for zones 1, 2, 21, and 22. Submit the exact part number, quantity, and application requirements to receive a formal quotation.
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- Manufacturer
- Festo
- Part number
- 178563
- Data verification
- Manufacturer evidence reviewed
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Verified configuration
Technical Specifications
- Design
- For T-slot
- Explosion prevention and protection
- Zone 1 (ATEX) | Zone 2 (ATEX) | Zone 21 (ATEX) | Zone 22 (ATEX)
- Note on materials
- RoHS compliant
- Measuring principle
- Magnetic
- Operating pressure
- 2 bar...8 bar
- Operating medium
- Compressed air as per ISO 8573-1:2010 [6:4:4]
- Information on operating and pilot media
- Operation with oil lubrication not possible
- Ambient temperature
- -15 °C...60 °C
- Reproducibility of switching value
- +/-0.2 mm
- On time
- 22 ms
- Switch-off time
- 52 ms
- Type of mounting
- With through-hole | With accessories | Can be inserted in slot from above
- Valve function
- 3/2
- Pneumatic connection
- M5
- Product weight
- 11 g
- Housing material
- Aluminum | PA | Anodized | high-alloy stainless steel
- Switching status indication
- Optical
- Degree of protection
- IP65
- LABS (PWIS) conformity
- VDMA24364-B2-L
Engineering context
Identification and RFQ Guidance
What to include in your RFQ
Provide quantity, delivery country and ZIP/postal code, required condition, target date, and photographs of the existing nameplate when available.
Technical verification
Our sourcing response is prepared against Festo 178563. Final compatibility remains subject to the machine manufacturer’s requirements and complete application data.