M12/M12 and M12/M8 Adapters
L-com offers a wide variety of M12/M12 and M12/M8 Adapters to meet diverse industrial requirements. We provide high-quality M12 4-pin A-coded male to M8 4-pin female and M8 4-pin male to M12 4-pin A-coded female adapters designed for industrial sensors and actuators. These data adapters feature IP67-rated construction, straight-wired design, polyurethane (PUR) body, and zinc or brass connector bodies with nickel plating. Available in 4-pin to 8-pin configurations, supporting current ratings up to 4A per contact and operating temperatures from -25°C to +85°C.
For comprehensive M12 and M8 connectivity solutions beyond adapters, explore our Ethernet Cabling Couplers and Adapters - M12 & M8 category, featuring panel mount couplers, T couplers, and gender changers designed for industrial Ethernet and sensor connectivity applications.
Sibling Categories:
- M12 4 Pin D-Code Shielded Panel Mountable Coupler/Adapter/Gender Changer
- M12/M12 and M12/M8 T Couplers
FAQs
What pin configurations are available for M12/M12 and M12/M8 Adapters?
L-com provide high-quality M12 4-pin A-coded male to M8 4-pin female and M8 4-pin male to M12 4-pin A-coded female adapters, designed for industrial sensors and actuators. These M12 adapters and M8 adapters are available in configurations from 4-pin to 8-pin, including panel-mountable options, with wiring variations such as straight, bridged, and swapped pin assignments.
What is the IP rating of M12/M8 data adapters?
L-com's M12 and M8 adapters are IP67-rated construction to protect against dust and water. The M12/M8 adapters feature a straight-wired design, are black in color, and have a polyurethane (PUR) body, making them suitable for ruggedized environments in factory automation and process control systems.
What current and voltage ratings do M12 adapters support?
L-com's M12/M8 adapters support current ratings up to 4A per contact and voltage ratings up to 30V DC. These M12 adapters and M8 adapters maintain secure and stable connections with recommended torque values of 0.6 Nm for M12 and 0.4 Nm for M8 connections.
What operating temperature range do M12 and M8 adapters support?
They feature operating temperature ranges from -25°C to +85°C, making them suitable for ruggedized environments. These M12 adapters are built with zinc or brass connector bodies plated with nickel for durability and corrosion resistance in demanding industrial applications.
Are M12 adapters and M8 adapters available in shielded versions?
Available in both shielded and unshielded versions, they are built with zinc or brass connector bodies plated with nickel for durability and corrosion resistance. L-com's M12 and M8 adapters are IP67-rated construction to protect against dust and water in industrial sensor and actuator connectivity applications.
What applications use M12 to M8 and M8 to M12 data adapters?
Common applications include factory automation, sensor and actuator connectivity, robotics, and process control systems where seamless M12-to-M8 integration is required. These M12 to M8 adapters facilitate the conversion of an M12 connection to an M8 connection, allowing devices with M12 cables to connect seamlessly to components with M8 ports.
What construction materials are used in M12/M8 adapters?
The M12/M8 adapters feature a straight-wired design, are black in color, and have a polyurethane (PUR) body. Available in both shielded and unshielded versions, they are built with zinc or brass connector bodies plated with nickel for durability and corrosion resistance in industrial environments.
What are the recommended torque specifications for M12 adapters and M8 adapters?
With recommended torque values of 0.6 Nm for M12 and 0.4 Nm for M8 connections, these adapters maintain secure and stable connections. L-com's M12/M8 adapters support current ratings up to 4A per contact and voltage ratings up to 30V DC for reliable industrial connectivity.
Need assistance selecting the right M12 adapters or M8 adapters for your industrial sensor and actuator connectivity requirements? Our engineering team provides expert technical guidance on pin configurations, IP ratings, current specifications, and application-specific solutions for your industrial automation needs.
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