{"id":16284,"date":"2026-07-31T13:09:43","date_gmt":"2026-07-31T05:09:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=16284"},"modified":"2026-08-03T10:45:55","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T02:45:55","slug":"shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/","title":{"rendered":"Sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati o non schermati: quale si adatta alla tua applicazione?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommario<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Attiva\/disattiva Sommario\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Attiva\/disattiva<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Introduction\" >Introduzione<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#What_Is_a_Shielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor\" >Che cosa \u00e8 un Shielded Inductive Proximity Sensor?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#What_Is_an_Unshielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor\" >Che cosa \u00e8 un sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttiva non schermato?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Shielded_vs_Unshielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensors_Key_Differences\" >Sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati e non schermati: differenze chiave<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Sensing_Distance_Comparison\" >Distanze da comparare<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Mounting_Flexibility\" >Flessibilit\u00e0 di montaggio<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Resistance_to_Surrounding_Metal_Interference\" >Resistenza alle interferenze del metallo circostante<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Cost_and_Availability\" >Costo e disponibilit\u00e0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Typical_Structural_Design_Differences\" >Tipiche differenze di progettazione strutturale<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Shielded_vs_Unshielded_Which_Sensor_Fits_Your_Application\" >Schermato vs non schermato: quale sensore si adatta alla tua applicazione?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#FAQs\" >Domande frequenti<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#What_is_the_difference_between_shielded_and_unshielded_inductive_proximity_sensors\" >Qual \u00e8 la differenza tra sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati e non schermati?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Which_inductive_proximity_sensor_has_a_longer_sensing_distance\" >Quale sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo ha una distanza di rilevamento pi\u00f9 lunga?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Can_shielded_sensors_be_mounted_flush_with_metal\" >I sensori schermati possono essere montati a filo di metallo?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Are_unshielded_sensors_better_than_shielded_sensors\" >I sensori non schermati sono migliori dei sensori schermati?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusione<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduzione<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Scegliere tra a <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo schermato<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> e un <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo non schermato<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Questa guida spiega le principali differenze nella costruzione, nella distanza di rilevamento e nella flessibilit\u00e0 di montaggio per aiutarvi a selezionare il sensore giusto per la vostra applicazione.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Shielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Cos'\u00e8 uno shielded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo<\/a>?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo schermato<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> (also Il sensore (chiamato anche a filo montabile o incorporabile) ha un nucleo di ferrite che dirige il campo magnetico del sensore per irradiare solo dalla faccia di rilevamento. <\/span><span class=\"\">. Uno scudo metallico circonda la bobina, contenendo il campo magnetico e impedendogli di irradiarsi lateralmente o all 'indietro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Questo design consente al sensore di essere montato completamente a filo con il metallo circostante senza influire sulle prestazioni. <\/span><span class=\"\">. I fili del sensore si estendono fino alla faccia di rilevamento, creando un profilo cilindrico uniforme <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Il principale compromesso \u00e8 che la schermatura riduce la distanza di rilevamento rispetto ai modelli non schermati delle stesse dimensioni. Ad esempio, un sensore schermato M18 potrebbe rilevare a 5 mm, mentre una versione non schermata rileva a 8 mm.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6970\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6970\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-6970 size-full\" title=\"Interruttore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo cilindrico lungo LJA18 8\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LJA18-Long-Cylindrical-Inductive-Proximity-Switch-8.png\" alt=\"Interruttore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo cilindrico lungo LJA18 8\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LJA18-Long-Cylindrical-Inductive-Proximity-Switch-8.png 800w, https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LJA18-Long-Cylindrical-Inductive-Proximity-Switch-8-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LJA18-Long-Cylindrical-Inductive-Proximity-Switch-8-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/LJA18-Long-Cylindrical-Inductive-Proximity-Switch-8-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6970\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Interruttore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo cilindrico lungo LJA18 8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_an_Unshielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensor\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Che cosa \u00e8 un sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttiva non schermato?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">UN <\/span><strong><span class=\"\">Sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo non schermato<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> (non montabile a filo) non ha un alloggiamento metallico che circonda l'area della bobina <\/span><span class=\"\">. Invece, la bobina viene lasciata esposta, con solo un cappuccio di plastica che copre la faccia di rilevamento. Ci\u00f2 crea un aspetto distintivo in cui l'estremit\u00e0 del sensore si estende oltre il barilotto filettato <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">L'assenza di schermatura consente al campo magnetico di irradiarsi in un modello pi\u00f9 ampio e arrotondato. Ci\u00f2 si traduce in una distanza di rilevamento pi\u00f9 lunga, in genere da 1,5 a 2 volte quella di un sensore schermato dello stesso diametro.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Tuttavia, il design non schermato richiede una zona priva di metalli attorno al sensore. Se montato in o vicino al metallo, il sensore potrebbe falso-trigger o sperimentare una distanza di rilevamento ridotta <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shielded_vs_Unshielded_Inductive_Proximity_Sensors_Key_Differences\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati e non schermati: differenze chiave<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sensing_Distance_Comparison\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Distanze da comparare<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">I sensori non schermati forniscono distanze di rilevamento significativamente pi\u00f9 lunghe perch\u00e9 il campo magnetico pu\u00f2 espandersi liberamente senza contenimento. <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9 _5ac647c\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Caratteristica<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Funzione Flush (Flush)<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Non schermato (non flush)<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Tipico Sn (M18)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">di 5mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">di 8mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Tipico Sn (M30)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">di 10mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">di 15mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">distanza relativa<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">pi\u00f9 corto<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">1.5 - 2x pi\u00f9 lungo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Quando \u00e8 richiesto il massimo campo di rilevamento, i sensori non schermati sono preferibili. Il valore di induttanza di riferimento di un sensore non schermato \u00e8 anche superiore (0,893 \u03bc H) rispetto ai sensori schermati (0,845 \u03bc H) <\/span><span class=\"\">, contribuendo alla maggiore distanza di rilevamento.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mounting_Flexibility\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Flessibilit\u00e0 di montaggio<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> possono essere incorporati a filo in dispositivi di montaggio in metallo. Sono ideali per applicazioni in cui lo spazio \u00e8 stretto o il sensore deve essere svasato in macchinari.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori non schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> richiedono una zona priva di metalli attorno alla faccia di rilevamento <\/span><span class=\"\">. L'area priva di metalli deve estendersi in tutte le direzioni, con un gioco di profondit\u00e0 di almeno due volte la distanza di rilevamento nominale del sensore. <\/span><span class=\"\">. The distance from opposing metal surfaces must be no closer than three times the rated nominal sensing distance <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For unshielded sensors, adjacent sensors must also be spaced further apart to prevent mutual interference\u2014typically 3 times the sensor diameter for unshielded vs 2 times for shielded <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Resistance_to_Surrounding_Metal_Interference\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Resistenza alle interferenze del metallo circostante<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> offer excellent resistance to interference from surrounding metal. The ferrite core and metal shield contain the magnetic field, preventing false triggers from nearby metallic objects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori non schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> are more susceptible to surrounding metals because the magnetic field extends sideways and backward <\/span><span class=\"\">. Mounting them incorrectly can lead to false detection or reduced sensing distances. Some programmable sensors can be configured to reject side metal, but this typically reduces the effective sensing range <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_and_Availability\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Costo e disponibilit\u00e0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Shielded sensors are generally more common and available in a wider variety of sizes. Unshielded sensors may cost slightly more due to lower production volumes, though the price difference is often minimal for standard sizes.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within ds-scroll-area--enabled _1210dd7 c03cafe9 _5ac647c\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Sensor Size<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Shielded Detection Distance<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Unshielded Detection Distance<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">M8<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">1.5\u20132mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">2\u20134mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">M12<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">2\u20134mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">4\u20138mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">M18<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">5\u20138mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">8\u201316mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">M30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10\u201315mm<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">15\u201330mm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Typical_Structural_Design_Differences\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Tipiche differenze di progettazione strutturale<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Threads extend to the sensing face; the housing fully covers the coil; flush, uniform profile<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sensori non schermati<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">: Plastic cap extends past the threaded barrel; the housing is &#8220;peeled back&#8221; leaving the coil exposed; distinctive non-uniform profile <\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Shielded_vs_Unshielded_Which_Sensor_Fits_Your_Application\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Schermato vs non schermato: quale sensore si adatta alla tua applicazione?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Choose a shielded sensor when:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The sensor must be mounted flush with metal surfaces<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Space constraints require embedment<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Multiple sensors are mounted close together<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The application involves metal panels or fixtures around the sensor<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Maximum sensing distance is not critical<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Choose an unshielded sensor when:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Maximum possible sensing distance is required<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The sensor can be mounted with a clear metal-free zone<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Detection of smaller targets or non-ferrous metals requires extra range<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The sensor will not be surrounded by metal in the installation<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">For applications detecting aluminum, brass, or stainless steel, the longer sensing range of unshielded sensors helps compensate for material correction factors. Stainless steel reduces sensing distance to approximately 80% of mild steel, while aluminum and brass may reduce it to only 50% <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Domande frequenti<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_shielded_and_unshielded_inductive_proximity_sensors\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Qual \u00e8 la differenza tra sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati e non schermati?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Shielded sensors can be mounted flush with metal and have a shorter sensing distance. Unshielded sensors provide longer detection range but require a metal-free zone around the sensing face <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_inductive_proximity_sensor_has_a_longer_sensing_distance\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Quale sensore di prossimit\u00e0 induttivo ha una distanza di rilevamento pi\u00f9 lunga?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Unshielded sensors have a longer sensing distance\u2014typically 1.5 to 2 times that of a shielded sensor of the same diameter <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_shielded_sensors_be_mounted_flush_with_metal\"><\/span><span class=\"\">I sensori schermati possono essere montati a filo di metallo?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Yes. Shielded sensors are designed specifically for flush mounting in metal without affecting performance <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_unshielded_sensors_better_than_shielded_sensors\"><\/span><span class=\"\">I sensori non schermati sono migliori dei sensori schermati?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Neither is universally better. Unshielded sensors offer longer range but require careful mounting. Shielded sensors provide mounting flexibility and greater resistance to interference <\/span><span class=\"\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><span class=\"\">Conclusione<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">The choice between shielded and unshielded sensors depends on your application&#8217;s mounting constraints and distance requirements. Shielded sensors offer flush mounting capability and interference resistance, while unshielded sensors provide longer detection range at the cost of installation complexity. Evaluate your metal target, available mounting space, and required sensing distance before making a selection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Need help selecting the right sensor?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> Explore the WEHO ELEC range of inductive proximity sensors at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"\">https:\/\/www.wehopower.com<\/span><\/a><span class=\"\"> and contact our technical support team for expert guidance on your application.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction Choosing between a shielded inductive proximity sensor and an unshielded inductive proximity sensor is a fundamental decision in automation design. This guide explains the key differences in construction, sensing distance, and mounting flexibility to help you select the right sensor for your application. &nbsp; What Is a Shielded Inductive Proximity Sensor? A shielded inductive&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/news\/shielded-vs-unshielded-inductive-proximity-sensors-which-one-fits-your-application\/\">Continua a leggere <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Sensori di prossimit\u00e0 induttivi schermati o non schermati: quale si adatta alla tua applicazione?<\/span><\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":16311,"parent":0,"menu_order":470,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"news_category":[149,148],"class_list":["post-16284","news","type-news","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_category-blog","news_category-industry-news","entry"],"acf":[],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/16284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16284"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/16284\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":16312,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/16284\/revisions\/16312"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.wehopower.com\/it\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_category?post=16284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}