IT5042 IFM Inductive sensor
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IFM IT5042 - Inductive sensor - Material: stainless steel; LCP; Ambient temperature: -20...70.
Overview
Part number IT5042 from IFM, listed in Inductive Proximity Sensors. Specifications on file: Ambient temperature -20...70; Cable 2 m, PUR; 3 x 0.14 mm²; Dimensions Ø 6.5 / L = 27; Electrical design PNP. KKM Solutions quotes this part with pricing and availability confirmed per order.
IFM IT5042 is an Inductive sensor catalog item from IFM. The manufacturer's published data for this part number specifies Material: stainless steel; LCP.
Particularly short housing; For use where space is restricted; Space-saving connection technology; Very high switching frequency; Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments
Key manufacturer data on file for this item includes Ambient temperature: -20...70; Protection class: III; Dimensions: Ø 6.5 / L = 27; Product type: Inductive sensor; Mounting: flush mountable; Cable: 2 m, PUR; 3 x 0.14 mm²; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC; Current consumption: < 15; Reverse polarity protection: yes; Sensing range: 2; Overload protection: yes; Output function: normally open. The complete technical table is shown in the Specifications tab on this page.
Specifications
| Ambient temperature | -20...70 |
|---|---|
| Cable | 2 m, PUR; 3 x 0.14 mm² |
| Correction factor | steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminum: 0.4 / copper: 0.3 |
| Dimensions | Ø 6.5 / L = 27 |
| Electrical design | PNP |
| Housing | tubular |
| Hysteresis | 1...15 |
| Key Features | Particularly short housing; For use where space is restricted; Space-saving connection technology; Very high switching frequency; Robust stainless steel housing for use in harsh industrial environments |
| Material | stainless steel; LCP |
| Max. voltage drop switching output DC | 2.5 |
| Mounting | flush mountable |
| MTTF | 3408 |
| Operating distance | 0...1.62 |
| Operating voltage | 10...30 DC |
| Output function | normally open |
| Overload protection | yes |
| Pack quantity | 1 pcs. |
| Permanent current rating of switching output DC | 100 |
| Product type | Inductive sensor |
| Protection | IP 67 |
| Protection class | III |
| Real sensing range Sr | 2 ± 10 % |
| Reverse polarity protection | yes |
| Sensing range | 2 |
| Short circuit protection | yes |
| Specification Summary | Inductive sensor; Ø 6.5 / L = 27 mm; Sensing range 2 mm flush mountable; normally open; DC; PNP; 2 m PUR-Cable; IP 67; 3-wire; Ambient temperature -20...70 °C; Switching frequency 1500 Hz |
| Switching frequency DC | 1500 |
| Type of short-circuit protection | yes (non-latching) |
Product details
| Manufacturer | IFM |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer part number | IT5042 |
| Product category | Inductive Proximity Sensors |
| Published specifications | 28 attributes listed |
| Listing details last updated | 7 July 2026 |
| Related part numbers | 12 other part numbers in this family |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get pricing for IT5042?
This part is quoted on request, so no price is listed for it here. Send the quote form on this page with your quantity, or email orderdesk@kkmsolutions.com, and our order desk will reply with pricing and availability within 1 business day.
Who manufactures the IT5042?
IT5042 is made by IFM and is listed in our Inductive Proximity Sensors category. KKM Solutions is an independent distributor, not an authorized IFM dealer: we source the exact IFM part number IT5042, and the quote confirms condition and lead time before you order.
Is the IT5042 new and genuine?
Parts we supply are new and genuine unless the quote expressly states otherwise. Where a part is new-old-stock, from excess inventory, refurbished or open-box, the quote says so before you approve it.
What warranty comes with the IT5042, and can I return it?
Parts we supply are warranted against manufacturing defects for 1 year from the date of delivery; where the manufacturer's own warranty is longer, the manufacturer's warranty applies. The warranty covers repair, replacement, or credit of the defective part and does not cover normal wear items, misapplication, improper installation, or consequential damages. Contact us within 30 days of delivery before returning anything — all returns need a return authorization from the order desk.
What is the lifecycle status of IT5042?
No published lifecycle status is on file for IT5042. IFM lists whether a catalog number is current, superseded or end-of-life on its own product page, and our order desk confirms the status with the manufacturer at quote time, before you commit. Send the part number through the quote form on this page.
What are the key specifications of IT5042?
Key specifications include Ambient temperature: -20...70; Cable: 2 m, PUR; 3 x 0.14 mm²; Correction factor: steel: 1 / stainless steel: 0.7 / brass: 0.5 / aluminum: 0.4 / copper: 0.3; Dimensions: Ø 6.5 / L = 27. The full specification table on this page lists every published attribute for this part.
What voltage does IT5042 use?
Per the published specification for IT5042: Max. voltage drop switching output DC: 2.5; Operating voltage: 10...30 DC. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What is the current rating of IT5042?
Per the published specification for IT5042: Permanent current rating of switching output DC: 100. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
What material is IT5042 made of?
Per the published specification for IT5042: Material: stainless steel; LCP. Confirm against the full specification table on this page, or ask our order desk to verify it with the manufacturer at quote time.
How quickly can IT5042 ship?
Lead time for IT5042 is quoted per order and confirmed on your quote, which our order desk sends within 1 business day. For a line-down emergency, call the 24/7 order desk at (825) 454-5367.
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