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	System of Measurement System of Measurement

Inch

	Length Length

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded
	Double Shielded

	Wire Gauge Wire Gauge

	Ethernet Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type

RJ45

M12

	Number of Wires Number of Wires

	Connection Type Connection Type

Ethernet

Micro M12

USB

	Outer Insulation Color Outer Insulation Color

	Black		White
	Blue		Gray
	Yellow		Purple

	Coding Coding

	Color Color

	Black		Blue
	Clear		Gray
	Green		Light Blue
	Purple		Red
	Silver		White
	Yellow

	Flexibility Flexibility

Continuous Flex

Flexible

	Number of Poles Number of Poles

	Gender Gender

Male

Female

	Wire Type Wire Type

	Stranded
	Solid

	End Shape End Shape


Straight	90° Elbow

	End Type End Type


Plug	Socket

	Transmission Frequency Transmission Frequency

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

Less than 250° F

250° to 499° F

Not Rated

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-49° to 0° F

Greater than 0° F

Not Rated

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

RoHS Compliant with
Exemptions

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

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Ethernet Cable

Send data between computers, servers, and switches in an office or workstation.

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

Often used in automated applications that require continuous motion, this cable sends data between computers, servers, and switches without degrading signal transmission.

Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable

Also known as plenum cable, this cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in ductwork and above a drop ceiling. Use it to send data between computers, servers, and switches.

Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

Transmit data in rough industrial applications. This cable has an oil-resistant insulation.

Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

Also known as plenum cable, this cable has low-smoke insulation and can be used without conduit in ductwork and above a drop ceiling. It has an oil-resistant insulation to protect wires as the cable moves from duct to equipment or machinery.

Ethernet Cords

Use these unshielded cords where signal interference is not a concern.

Shielded Ethernet Cords

The shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices.

Ethernet Cords with M12 Connectors

The M12 threaded connectors on these cords are more vibration resistant than RJ45 connectors.

Ethernet Cords with M12 and RJ45 Connectors

To send high-speed data in tough, rugged environments, these cords have an M12 connector on one end that threads onto switches, sensors, and other devices prone to vibration. The other end has a traditional RJ45 plug that connects to Ethernet equipment, such as computers, IO modules, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cords

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, these cords withstand continuous motion without degrading data transmission. They have an RJ45 plug on each end.

Shielded Panel-Mount Ethernet Cords

Often used in labs, storage facilities, and offices, the shielding blocks low to moderate signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. These cords have a flange on the socket end to mount them in a panel cutout.

Panel-Mount Ethernet Cords

Use these unshielded cords where signal interference is not a concern.

Data, Audio, and Video Connectors

Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference.

M8 Ethernet Connectors

A threaded M8 end on these connectors keeps contaminants out and withstands vibration better than RJ45 ends on traditional Ethernet cords.

Unshielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

Pull wires all the way through the connector face, and then use the crimper to cut and crimp wires in one step.

Screw-Together Wet-Location
RJ45 Connectors and Cords

Use these connectors and cords to make Ethernet connections in wet location environments.

Micro M12 Screw-Together Ethernet Connectors

Unlike traditional RJ45 connectors found in data centers, these connectors stand up to rugged industrial environments since they tightly thread to devices with M12 connections, sealing out contaminants and resisting shaking loose from vibration. Use them to transfer high-speed data between sensors, switches, computers, IO modules, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and other equipment.

Food Industry Micro M12
Screw-Together Ethernet Connectors

FDA compliant to safely touch food and threaded for a tight hold, these connectors won’t vibrate loose as they send high-speed data to sensors and other automated devices in food, beverage, and pharmaceutical plants.

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers, connect two like cables, or connect devices that have different USB sizes or styles.

Ethernet Cable

Ethernet Cable

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cable

Duct-Rated Ethernet Cable

Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

Duct-Rated Oil-Resistant Ethernet Cable

Ethernet Cords

Ethernet Cords

Shielded Ethernet Cords

Ethernet Cords with M12 Connectors

Ethernet Cords with M12 and RJ45 Connectors

Continuous-Flex Ethernet Cords

Shielded Panel-Mount Ethernet Cords

Panel-Mount Ethernet Cords

Data, Audio, and Video Connectors

Shielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

M8 Ethernet Connectors

Unshielded Easy-Install Crimp-On Data Connectors

Screw-Together Wet-LocationRJ45 Connectors and Cords

Micro M12 Screw-Together Ethernet Connectors

Food Industry Micro M12Screw-Together Ethernet Connectors

USB Adapters

Screw-Together Wet-Location
RJ45 Connectors and Cords

Food Industry Micro M12
Screw-Together Ethernet Connectors