Kaman DIT-5200L - Manual (Page 10)

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Kaman Precision Products PART NO: 860522-001
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Material Thickness, mils (mm)
Silver and Copper 22 ( 0.56 )
Gold and Aluminum 22 ( 0.56 )
Beryllium 25 ( 0.64 )
Magnesium, Brass, Bronze,
Lead 58 ( 1.5 )
300 Series Stainless Steel 110 ( 2.8 )
Inconel 110 ( 2.8 )
In applications where the sensors oppose each other with the target between them, the minimum
thickness should be at least double those listed above to prevent sensor interaction
Target Size
The minimum target size must be 1½ to 2 times the sensor diameter. It is preferred that the target
size be 3 times the sensor diameter for optimum performance.
Figure 7 Sensor Field Size
Additional recommendations and guidelines can be found in Kaman’s Inductive Technology
Handbook. The latest copy of this reference guide is located on our website.