1. Imb competitor information

2. Simple Competitive Comparison Overview
Feature
SICK IMB
Balluff BES
Balluff Proxinox
IFM 1 for 3
P+F NB
Enclosure Rating
IP68 / IP69K
IP68
Coolant Resistance ++ +
Shock Tested
150g
30g
100g -
Vibration
Self-locking nuts
No washers
Temperature Range
-40…+100⁰ C
-25…+75⁰ C
-40…+85⁰ C
Up to 100⁰ C w/o LED
Sensing Range 2x
Some 2x but mainly 1x 1x
Intelligence
IO-Link and visual installation aid

3. Competitor Comparison
Two target markets mean two different sets of competitors:
In Machine Tooling applications, the common competitors are:
BALLUFF: BES…
OMRON: E2E…
IFM: 1 for 3…
In Harsh / Outdoor applications, the common competitors are:
BALLUFF: Proxinox (F&B series)
OMRON: E2A…
IFM: 1 for 3..
P&F: NB…
TURCK: Washdown line ( F&B series)
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4. Competitor overview IP rating Coolant resistance Shock & vibration SN
Portfolio
Clever
Shock tested
Vibration
IMB
IP68/ IP69K ++
150g
Self locking nuts 2x
IO-Link ready
Visual installation aid
E2E
IP67
M08: 50g
M12: 100g 1x
Some models diagnosis
E2A
IP67/
IP69K
BES
IP68
30g
Many only 1x
PROXINOX
No washers
No M08
no cable
IFM 1for3 +
100g
P&F -
TURCK
Washdown
30 g
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5. Competitor comparison
Temperature range
-40°C
-25°C
75°C
85°C
100°C
IMB
More than 10% drift
OMRON E2E
More than 10% drift
More than 10% drift
OMRON E2A
BALLUFF BES
BALLUFF PROXINOX
Versions available without LED
IFM 1for 3
P&F NB*
TURCK Washdown line
More than 10% drift
IMB is a standard line and therefore only comparable with other standard sensor lines.
High temperature sensors (+120, +180°C or 230°C) are considered of a different specialty sensor class.
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6. Competitor Comparison
Mechnaical RObustness
Tightening torque M08
Tightening torque M12
Housing material
Cable
Comment
IMB
14Nm
32Nm
All versions stainless steel
PUR
E2E
9Nm
30Nm
Only M08 stainless steel
Std. PVC
E2A
BES
8Nm
15Nm
PROXINOX -
12Nm
No cable
No M08
IFM 1for3 -? ?
Brass only
Std. PUR
P&F
10Nm
TURCK Washdown
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7. Competitive situation
Performance Web overview
SICK IMB, TURCK Washdown & BALLUFF Proxinox (F&B sensors) tie for 1st place. IMB better performance not proven yet. IFM rated lower due to its internal foam filling
IMB is the only sensor with intelligent functions.
Omron offers a diagnostic output on select models.
SICK IMB, Omron E2E, and Balluff Proxinox tie for 1st place. Better IMB performance not proven yet
IMB with lowest list price after OMRON E2A
IMB best-in-class due to widest temperature range (within 10% drift)
TURCK Washdown & BALLUFF Proxinox (F&B sensors) better than IMB due to AISI316 steel. However, look at the price…
IMB best-in-class due to highest shock rating and self locking nuts to protect against shock and vibration
IMB best-in-class due to highest tightning torque values & stainless steel housing
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8. Competitive situation
Performance Web Machine Tool
SICK IMB, Omron E2E, and Balluff BES tie for 1st place. IMB better performance not proven yet. IFM rated lower due to its internal foam filling
IMB is the only sensor with intelligent functions.
Omron offers a diagnostic output on select models.
IMB best-in-class due to stainless steel housing being standard for all sizes and highest tightening torque
IMB best-in-class due to highest tightening torque values & stainless steel housing
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9. Competitive situation
Performance Web Harsh & outdoor
SICK IMB, TURCK Washdown & BALLUFF Proxinox (F&B sensors) tie for 1st place. IMB better performance not proven yet. IFM rated lower due to its internal foam filling
IMB is the only sensor with intelligent functions.
Omron offers a diagnostic output on select models.
IMB best-in-class due to widest temperature range (within 10% drift)
IMB best-in-class due to highest shock rating and self locking nuts to protect against shock and vibration
TURCK Washdown & BALLUFF Proxinox (F&B sensors) better than IMB due to AISI316 steel. However, look at the price…
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10. Competitive Situation
Price Performance Matrix
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