M12 male or female receptacle
Characteristics of M12 Series
General Characteristics | ||||||
Number of contact | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 17 |
Locking system | screw M12*1.0 | |||||
Termination | solder, moulded on cable, crimp or screw clamp | |||||
Wire guage in mm² | 0.14/0.25/0.34/0.5 etc | |||||
Wire guage in AWG | 26/24/22/20 etc | |||||
Shell protection | IP67/IP68 | |||||
Mechanical operation | >500 mating cycles | |||||
Upper temperature | +85℃ | |||||
Lower temperature | -25℃ | |||||
Electrical Characteristics | ||||||
Rated voltage | 250V | 60V | 30V | |||
Pollution degree | III | |||||
Test voltage | 500V±15V | |||||
Rated current(40℃) | 4A | 1.5A | ||||
Contact resistance | ≤10mΩ | |||||
Insulation resistance | ≥100MΩ | |||||
Materials | ||||||
Pin contact | CuZn | |||||
Socket contact | CuSn | |||||
Contact plating | Au | |||||
Upper temperature | PA66(UL 94V-0) | |||||
Female insent | PA66(UL 94V-0) | |||||
Material of cable jacket | PVC or PUR | |||||
Screw | CuZn | |||||
Nut | CuZn |
1.What is the difference between M12 connector coding?
A-coded mostly used in sensors, actuators, motors, and most other standard devices. it usually between 2 and 12 pins.
B-coded mostly used in network cables for Fieldbus connections, includes systems that operate with Profibus. it typically have between 3 and 5 pins.
C-coded primarily used with AC sensors and actuators, and also have a dual keyway for added security. it have between 3 and 6 pins.
2. What is the application prospect of M12 connector
M12 connectors will be more suitable for the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT).
The IIoT is a real-time data connection, driven by processing and transmitting data at faster speeds, on progressively smarter and smaller machines. The value of the IIoT goes beyond data collection and transmission, it benefits including but not limited to the ability to identify disruptions, discovering unused capacity, reducing maintenance costs and downtime, improving safety, and maximizing overall equipment effectiveness.
M12 connectors' advantages in the speed, reliability, and ruggedness, etc perfect match the smart factories' demand.
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Certifications
Package&Shipping:
Packaging
1. Generay Package :Each pcs put in one samll waterproof PE bag,then put in a carton
Details: Add the label, about 200 hundred pieces connector put in one carton, Carton size:46*30*30cm
2. OEM/ODM package is avaiable
3. According to customer choice.
Shipping
We can according to customer request choose different ship way,which more converence ,which we will choose!