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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is an industrial spare component used for Valve position feedback. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.

Brand:Generic / Unbranded
STARNEX SKU:STX-BLX-BLXPRX400
Availability:Counter Stock (Nairobi)
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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor engineered for valve position feedback in industrial facilities
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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor

In stock·Enterprise Road, Nairobi Industrial Area·Same-day Nairobi dispatch
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M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor is an industrial spare component used for Valve position feedback. STARNEX Industrial Spares supplies this replacement component in Kenya with technical sourcing support across East Africa. Before ordering, confirm the required dimensions, connection standards, and equipment model with our technical sales team.

Brand:Generic / Unbranded
STARNEX SKU:STX-BLX-BLXPRX400
Availability:Counter Stock (Nairobi)
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01 · Technical overview

Functional engineering application

The M18 Inductive Proximity Sensor (MPN: BLX-PRX-400) is built for continuous-duty industrial piping, holding pressure, temperature, and cycling loads in factory installations across Kenya and East Africa.

Key technical advantages
M18 threaded brass body
8mm sensing range
LED switching status indicator
Short-circuit and reverse polarity protected
Target equipment applications
Valve position feedbackMachine tool spindle indexingCylinder stroke limit detectionMetal part presence verification

Quotation & fulfilment

AvailabilityCounter stock
Pickup locationEnterprise Rd, Nairobi
Dispatch windowSame day
Tax invoiceKRA E-TIMS ready
02 · Datasheet

Parametric technical attributes

BLX-PRX-400 technical parameters
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IDENTIFICATION
Component TypeM18 Inductive Proximity Sensor
Manufacturer / BrandGeneric
Part Number (MPN)BLX-PRX-400
Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)STX-BLX-BLXPRX400
TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
ModelBLX-PRX-400
Sensing Distance8.0 mm (Shielded)
Output FunctionNO / NC PNP Output
CONSTRUCTION & CONNECTION
Housing DiameterM18 x 1.0 Thread
Body MaterialNickel-Plated Brass
PERFORMANCE & RATINGS
Operating Voltage10-30 VDC
COMPLIANCE & LOGISTICS
Stock AvailabilityIn Stock — Enterprise Rd, Nairobi
KRA Tax StatusOfficial KRA E-TIMS Tax Invoice Available
03 · Compatibility

System fitment & verified replacements

Verified interchangeable models

Direct Replacement:Equivalent to Autonics PR18
Equivalent Alternatives:
  • Autonics PR18
  • Omron E2E
  • Pepperl+Fuchs NBB8

Commonly installed on equipment from

Autonics PR18Omron E2EPepperl+Fuchs NBB8
04 · Frequently asked

Common questions on this part

The BLX-PRX-400 is a high-performance proximity sensor engineered for m18 cylindrical inductive proximity sensor for non-contact metallic target detection.

Key specifications include: Model: BLX-PRX-400; Housing Diameter: M18 x 1.0 Thread; Sensing Distance: 8.0 mm (Shielded); Operating Voltage: 10-30 VDC; Output Function: NO / NC PNP Output; Body Material: Nickel-Plated Brass.

Common applications include: Valve position feedback, Machine tool spindle indexing, Cylinder stroke limit detection, Metal part presence verification.

It is widely deployed across Machining & Metalworking, Assembly Automation, Mining.

Yes. It offers dimensional and functional compatibility with Autonics PR18, Omron E2E, Pepperl+Fuchs NBB8.

Yes. STARNEX Industrial Spares maintains inventory of BLX-PRX-400 at our Enterprise Road trade counter in Nairobi.

Yes. All purchases from STARNEX Industrial Spares include official KRA E-TIMS tax invoices.

The BLX-PRX-400 comes with a standard 12-month manufacturer warranty against material defects.

Same-day dispatch for orders within Nairobi, and overnight courier delivery to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, and East Africa.

Click the "Request Quotation" button on this page or contact our technical sales desk via WhatsApp / phone.

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