IFM Efector manufactures inductive magnetic proximity sensors used in the industrial automation and food and beverage industries. The sensors used in food and beverage applications feature housing diameter of M12x1MM threaded or M18x1 threaded, with maximum sensing range of 60 mm or 70 mm. The industrial automation sensors are rectangular type and feature diameters of M8, M12 or M18.

SICK Inc. designs magnetic proximity sensors that feature cylindrical thread design or rectangular housing - with sensing range up to 120mm. The cylindrical sensors are available with M08 to M18 housing. The company also offers magnetic proximity sensors for use in explosive atmospheres. These sensors feature a sensing range up to 70 mm. All the proximity sensors can provide detection of targets through walls, and can tolerate dirt, heat, and vibration.

Cherry produces nine series of magnetic proximity sensors available in threaded, flange mount and snap fit configurations. A number of the sensors feature operating voltage up to 24 VDC and immunity to hostile environments. The company also supplies magnetically activated digital vane switches, solid state button actuated sensors, and actuator magnets.

Automation Systems Interconnect offers 12mm and 18mm Hall Effect magnetic proximity sensors with operating voltage of 12-30VDC, and frontal or bilateral sensitivity. The company also distributes reed contact magnetic proximity sensors available with diameters of 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and 18mm. These sensors are available as 230VAC/.5 A, 230 VAC/1 A, or 230 VAC/3 A models.

Fargo Controls Inc. distributes magnetic proximity sensors available as rectangular type or with diameter of 6.5 mm, 8 mm, 10 mm, or 12 mm. Featuring AC/DC voltage, the sensors have nickel-plated brass or anodized aluminum and plastic housings. The rectangular sensors feature operating distance of 10mm.

HSI Sensing distributes reed switch proximity sensors including alarm, float, high power, low profile, lug, steel sensing, surface mount/PC board, threaded, and tubular types. The switches are used in numerous applications including aerospace, valve control, and implantable medical devices.

Automation Direct supplies magnetic proximity sensors available as 12mm round and 18mm round models. Featuring 316L stainless steel housing, the sensors are IP69K rated for food and beverage applications or harsh duty applications.

Magnetic field sensors offered by Pepperl + Fuchs Inc. are used for magnetic detection applications and feature a M12 housing style. The company also offers non-contact, piston detection sensors used with steel hydraulic cylinders.

Smith Systems' magnetic proximity sensors are used in turbine flow meters along with counting, safety, and control applications. The sensors provide no-drag flow measurement for high accuracy, and are resistant to oil, dirt and moisture. Two and three wire models are available.

Omron Electronic Components manufactures magnetic proximity sensors designed for detecting opening and closing of doors. Sensor specifications include: sensing distance of 15 mm, SPST-NO contact circuit, maximum operating voltage of 100 VDC, and response frequency of 20 Hz maximum.