Ethernet Cabling Couplers and Adapters - M12 & M8
L-com offers a complete range of couplers and adapters - M12 & M8 designed for Ethernet, sensor, and industrial automation systems. These components are ideal for connecting or adapting cables in rugged outdoor environments. Available in A-code and D-code versions with 4-, 5-, and 8-position configurations, featuring straight-style threaded couplers, shielded or unshielded construction, nickel-plated brass or zinc bodies, gold-plated contacts, IP67-rated housing, operating temperatures from -25°C to +85°C, torque values 0.6 Nm (M12) and 0.4 Nm (M8) for panel-mounted applications.
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FAQs
What coding types are available for couplers and adapters - M12 & M8?
Available in A-code and D-code versions with 4-, 5-, and 8-position configurations, these straight-style threaded couplers support in-series and between-series connections for high-performance signal and control distribution. L-com offers a complete range of couplers and adapters - M12 & M8 designed for Ethernet, sensor, and industrial automation systems.
What environmental rating do M12 and M8 couplers and adapters provide?
The L-com IP67-rated housing protects against dust and moisture when properly mated, while operating temperatures range from -25°C to +85°C. These couplers and adapters - M12 & M8 are suitable for harsh industrial environments and panel-mounted applications in rugged outdoor environments.
What construction materials are used in M12 and M8 couplers and adapters?
Each M12 and M8 couplers and adapters features shielded or unshielded construction with nickel-plated brass or zinc bodies and gold-plated contacts to ensure signal integrity. Select models are designed for Category 5e Ethernet use and offer full shielding for EMI protection in couplers and adapters - M12 & M8.
What are the recommended torque specifications for M12 and M8 couplers and adapters?
Recommended torque values are 0.6 Nm for M12 and 0.4 Nm for M8 interfaces, making these components suitable for harsh industrial environments and panel-mounted applications. The couplers' threaded locking mechanism ensures secure, vibration-resistant connections for long-term reliability in couplers and adapters - M12 & M8.
What wiring configurations are available for M12 and M8 T-couplers?
L-com M12 and M8 T-couplers wiring configurations include straight, bridged, and swapped pin layouts, supporting motion controllers, sensors, actuators, and I/O connectivity. M12 to M12 and M12 to M8 T-couplers provide two-channel signal distribution for industrial control and factory automation with couplers and adapters - M12 & M8.
What applications use M12 and M8 couplers and adapters?
L-com couplers are ideal for use in fieldbus, Profibus, or CAN bus networks. L-com offers couplers and adapters - M12 & M8 designed for Ethernet, sensor, and industrial automation systems, supporting motion controllers, sensors, actuators, and I/O connectivity in factory automation environments.
Can M12 and M8 T-couplers interrupt current in circuits?
M12 and M8 T-couplers are not intended for interrupting current but are ideal for use in fieldbus, Profibus, or CAN bus networks. M12 to M12 and M12 to M8 T-couplers provide two-channel signal distribution for industrial control and factory automation with couplers and adapters - M12 & M8.
Need assistance selecting the right couplers and adapters - M12 & M8 for your Ethernet, sensor, or industrial automation system requirements? Our engineering team provides expert technical guidance on A-code and D-code configurations, IP ratings, shielding specifications, and application-specific solutions for your industrial connectivity needs.
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