Category 6 Jacks | McMaster-Carr

	Type Type


Socket	Plug

Adapter

	For Cable Industry Designation For Cable Industry Designation

Category 6

Category 6A

Category 5E

	Ethernet Connection Type Ethernet Connection Type

RJ45

M12

ix Industrial

	Connection Type Connection Type


Ethernet	USB

Coaxial	ix Industrial

	Shape Shape

Straight

Rectangle

Adjustable-
Angle Elbow

90° Elbow

Fixed-Angle
Elbow

Square

	Color Color

	White		Blue
	Black		Gray
	Ivory		Silver
	Beige

	Gender Gender

Female

Male

	Shielding Shielding

	Unshielded
	Shielded

	Wire Connection Type Wire Connection Type

Snap On

Punch Down

Wire Leads

	Application Application

Data

Audio

Video

	Housing Material Housing Material

	For Wire Type For Wire Type

	Solid
	Stranded

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Industry Designation Industry Designation

1 Gang

Category 6

2 Gang

	Material Material

Plastic

Stainless Steel

	For Maximum Number of Devices For Maximum Number of Devices

	Environmental Rating Environmental Rating

IP20

IP67

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

DNV-GL Type Approved

CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 182.3

IEC

	For Panel Cutout Diameter For Panel Cutout Diameter

0.88"

0.95"

	Mounting Thread Size Mounting Thread Size

M16

M22

	Mounting Location Mounting Location

Panel

Circuit Board

	Coding Coding

	Housing Finish Housing Finish

Nickel Plated

Tin Plated

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About Connector Coding

The snap-on wire connection pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. A color-coded wiring guide makes it easier to identify where to insert each wire.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Features	Choose a Color		Each
RJ45	Category 5E	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Color-Coded Wire Guide	Blue, White	000000	00000
RJ45	Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Color-Coded Wire Guide	Blue, White	000000	0000
RJ45	Category 6A	8	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	Color-Coded Wire Guide	Blue, White	000000	00000

Shielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Straight with Cord Grip

Straight

Adjustable-Angle Elbow

Fixed-Angle Elbow

Protect equipment from electromagnetic interference. Connectors have a snap-on wire connection that pierces the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. A color-coded wiring guide allows for quick cable termination.

Plugs with a cord grip offer strain relief and keep the cable securely attached in applications that require frequent movement, such as robotics.

Plugs with an adjustable-angle elbow let you choose a 0°-90° bend angle while installing. Good when space is tight around the port, you can rotate them into 32 positions.

Plugs with a fixed-angle elbow have a 45° bend angle. You can rotate them into four positions.

Straight
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	For Cable OD	Angle	Housing Material	Color	Specifications Met	Environmental Rating	Features		Each
RJ45	Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	0.18"-0.34"	__	Plastic	Black	UL 94 V-0, DNV-GL Type Approved	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip	00000000	000000
RJ45	Category 6A	8	Solid, Stranded	0.22"-0.41"	__	Nickel-Plated Zinc	__	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide	0000000	00000
Adjustable-Angle Elbow
RJ45	Category 6A	8	Solid, Stranded	0.22"-0.41"	0°-90°	Nickel-Plated Zinc	__	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide	0000000	00000
Fixed-Angle Elbow
RJ45	Category 6	8	Solid, Stranded	0.18"-0.34"	45°	Plastic	Black	UL 94 V-0, DNV-GL Type Approved	IP20	Color-Coded Wire Guide, Cord Grip	00000000	00000

Unshielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

These sockets have a 110 punch-down connection; use a punch-down tool to terminate. They can be snapped in to keystone wall plates.

Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	For Wire Type	Housing Material	Choose a Color		Each
RJ45	Category 6	8	Solid	Plastic	Black, Blue, Gray, Ivory, White	000000	000000

Panel-Mount Ethernet Connectors

Install these connectors in a panel cutout to create a port for transferring data. You use a punch-down tool to terminate, so there’s no need for wire stripping. To make setup quick and easy, these connectors come with a color-coded wiring guide.

Shielded connectors protect equipment from electromagnetic interference.

Choose unshielded connectors when signal interference isn’t a concern.

Add a cap to protect these connectors when not in use.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Connectors

Shielded

Unshielded

Shielded
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Wire Connection Type	For Wire Type	Housing Material	For Panel Cutout Diameter	Mount Type	Mounting Fasteners Included	Color		Each
RJ45	Category 6	8	110 Punch Down	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	0.95"	Screw On	Yes	Black	0000000	000000
Unshielded
RJ45	Category 6	8	110 Punch Down	Solid, Stranded	Plastic	0.95"	Screw On	Yes	Black	0000000	00000

Caps

Tethered
For Panel Cutout Diameter	Cap Type	Material	Flexibility	Color		Each
0.95"	Snap On	Rubber	Flexible	Black	0000000	00000

Circuit Board Data Connectors

Horizontal Mount

Vertical Mount

Add RJ45 connectors to circuit boards. These connectors are shielded for protection from electromagnetic interference.

Horizontal Mount
Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Gender	Number of Wires	Housing Material	Circuit Board Connection Type		Each
Shielded
RJ45	Category 5E, Category 6	Female	8	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Solder	0000000	00000
Vertical Mount
Shielded
RJ45	Category 5E, Category 6	Female	8	Nickel-Plated Zinc	Solder	0000000	0000

Circuit Board ix Industrial Connectors

90° Elbow Horizontal
Mount ix Industrial
A-Coded Socket

90° Elbow Vertical Mount ix Industrial A-Coded Socket

Straight Vertical Mount
ix Industrial
A-Coded Socket

Add ix Industrial connections to printed circuit boards (PCBs). These connectors have a small profile—use them on smaller equipment or to create multiple connection points in a small space. They have metal locking tabs, which are less likely to break off than plastic ones. All are shielded to block interference from nearby devices. These connectors meet Canadian electrical standards and UL data transmission standards. They’re compatible with ix Industrial plugs that meet IEC 61076-3-124.

Choose A-coded connectors as an alternative to RJ45 and M12 Ethernet connectors.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

90° Elbow Horizontal Mount ix Industrial A-Coded Socket
Connection Type	Ethernet Connection Type	For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Housing Material	Environmental Rating	Specifications Met		Each
Shielded
Ethernet, ix Industrial	ix Industrial	Category 6A	8	Nickel-Plated Stainless Steel	IP20	CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977	0000000	00000
90° Elbow Vertical Mount ix Industrial A-Coded Socket
Shielded
Ethernet, ix Industrial	ix Industrial	Category 6A	8	Nickel-Plated Stainless Steel	IP20	CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977	0000000	0000
Straight Vertical Mount ix Industrial A-Coded Socket
Shielded
Ethernet, ix Industrial	ix Industrial	Category 6A	8	Nickel-Plated Stainless Steel	IP20	CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 182.3, IEC 61076-3-124, UL 1977	0000000	0000

Screw-Together Wet-Location M12 Connectors

These D- and X-coded M12 connectors are designed for high-speed Ethernet cable in wet-location environments. They're rated IP67 when mated.

Plugs with a snap-on wire connection pierce the insulation to eliminate the need for wire stripping. They maintain a secure hold in high-vibration applications.

Snap-On Plugs—External Thread

X-Code

X-Code Male

							Housing Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Wire Gauge	For Cable OD	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code
8	Shielded	26-22	0.2"-0.38"	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Nickel-Plated Zinc	M12	1	IP67	0000000	000000

Plugs with Wire Leads—External Thread

X-Code

X-Code Male

						Housing Thread			3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	IP67	0000000	000000

90° Elbow Plugs with Wire Leads—External Thread

X-Code

X-Code Male

						Housing Thread			3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	IP67	0000000	000000

Sockets with Wire Leads—Internal Thread

X-Code

X-Code Female

						Housing Thread			3 ft. Lg. Cable Leads
Number of Poles	Shielding	Wire Lead Gauge	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code
8	Shielded	26	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Tin-Plated Copper	M12	1	IP67	0000000	000000

Adapters—Internal Thread

X-Code

X-Code Female

					Housing Thread			Mounting Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female
8	Shielded	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Zinc	M12	1	0.88"	M16	1.5	IP67	0000000	000000

90° Elbow Adapters—Internal Thread

X-Code

X-Code Female

					Housing Thread			Mounting Thread
Number of Poles	Shielding	For Cable Industry Designation	Transmission Speed	Housing Material	Size	Pitch, mm	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Size	Pitch, mm	Environmental Rating		Each
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female
8	Shielded	Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A	500MHz	Zinc	M12	1	0.88"	M16	1.5	IP67	0000000	000000

Data Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Create various configurations by snapping these adapters into the ports of keystone wall plates. They have an RJ45 female connection on both ends to join two Ethernet cords.

RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material	Specifications Met		Each
Category 6	8	__	Tin	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	0000000	000000
Category 6	8	Black	Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	000000	00000
Category 6	8	White	Plastic	UL Listed, C-UL Listed	000000	00000

Panel-Mount Ethernet Adapters

Shown with Cap

Mount these adapters in a panel cutout. They have an RJ45 female connection on both ends to join two Ethernet cords.

Shielded adapters protect equipment from electromagnetic interference. Those that screw in don’t require additional drilled holes or fasteners to mount. They need a more precise panel cutout than adapters that screw on.

Add a cap to protect these adapters when not in use. Hinged caps open and shut quickly at a fixed angle, so they’re more convenient for frequent access than tethered caps. Tethered caps can open in any direction, letting you access adapters from any angle. IP40-rated caps have a locking mechanism for extra security.

Label holders (sold separately) snap onto the front of adapters.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Shielded Screw-In Adapters

Shown with Label and Label Holder

Shielded Screw-In Adapter with Plastic Housing

			Metric Mounting Thread
For Cable Industry Designation	For Panel Cutout Dia.	Color		Each
RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
Plastic Housing
Category 6	0.88"	Black	000000	000000
Category 6	0.88"	Silver	000000	00000
Category 6	0.88"	White	000000	00000

Label	000000	Each	00000
Label Holder	000000	Each	0000

Caps

Hinged
For Panel Cutout Diameter	Cap Type	Material	Seal Material	Flexibility	Color	Environmental Rating		Each
0.88"	Snap On	Plastic	Buna-N Rubber	Rigid	Black	IP65, IP67	0000000	000000
0.88"	Snap On	Plastic	Buna-N Rubber	Rigid	Clear	IP40	0000000	00000
0.88"	Snap On	Plastic	Buna-N Rubber	Rigid	Clear	IP65, IP67	0000000	00000
Tethered
0.88"	Screw On	Metal	Buna-N Rubber	Rigid	__	IP67, IP69K	0000000	00000
0.88"	Snap On	Rubber	__	Flexible	Black	IP65, IP67	000000	0000
0.95"	Snap On	Rubber	__	Flexible	Black	__	0000000	0000

Shielded Data Adapters

Protect sensitive equipment from electromagnetic interference. These adapters have an RJ45 female connection on both ends to join two Ethernet cords.

RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Color	Housing Material		Each
Category 6	8	Silver	Plastic	0000000	000000

Unshielded Data Adapters

Join two Ethernet cords—these adapters have an RJ45 female connection on both ends.

			Beige		White
For Cable Industry Designation	Number of Wires	Housing Material		Each		Each
RJ45 Female × RJ45 Female
Category 6	8	Plastic	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

USB Adapters

Transmit data between computers and other devices that have different USB sizes or styles. All USB adapters are backward compatible, so they work with cords and connectors that meet the same or a lower USB standard.

USB A Male × RJ45 Female

For Cable Industry Designation	USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg., ft.		Each
Category 5E, Category 6	3.2 Gen 1	Plastic	Silver	1	0000000	000000

USB C Male × RJ45 Female

For Cable Industry Designation	USB Standard	Housing Material	Color	Cord Lg.		Each
Category 5E, Category 6	3.2 Gen 1	Plastic	Black	4"	00000000	000000
Category 5E, Category 6	3.2 Gen 1	Plastic	White	4"	00000000	00000

Coaxial Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Create various configurations by snapping these adapters into the ports of keystone wall plates. Use them to join coaxial cords that are the same style and gender.

BNC and RCA adapters are often used for audio and video transmission.

F-type adapters are for video transmission.

BNC Female × BNC Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

RCA Female × RCA Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

F-Type Female × F-Type Female

Resistance, ohms	Color		Each
75	Beige	0000000	00000
75	White	0000000	0000

Ethernet Cords

These Ethernet cords are backward compatible, so they work in networks that meet the same or a lower category. They send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches.

RJ45 Plug × RJ45 Plug

Plug × Plug

Category 6
Lg., ft.	Transmission Speed	Wire Gauge	Cord OD	Temperature Range, °F	Choose a Color		Each
75	550 MHz	24	0.24"	35° to 140°	Black, Blue	0000000	000000
100	550 MHz	24	0.24"	35° to 140°	Black, Blue	0000000	00000

Data Keystone Wall Plates

For 1 Device

For 2 Devices

For 4 Devices

For 6 Devices

Create various data connector configurations by choosing cord couplers to snap into the ports in these wall plates.

Wall plates with angled ports reduce cable strain.

PPE Plastic

					Beige		White
For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each		Each
1	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	00000	00000000	00000
2	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
4	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	0000	0000000	0000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	00000000	0000	00000000	0000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	00000000	0000	00000000	0000

ABS Plastic

					Beige		White
For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each		Each
2	Angled Ports, Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000	0000000	00000

Stainless Steel

For Max. No. of Devices	Features	Ht.	Wd.	Mounting Fasteners Included		Each
1	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	00000
1	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
2	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	0000
2	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
4	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	00000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
4	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	0000000	00000
6	__	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	000000	00000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	2 3/4"	Yes	0000000	00000
6	Label Fields	4 1/2"	4 1/2"	Yes	0000000	00000

About Connector Coding

Unshielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Shielded Snap-On Data Connectors

Unshielded Punch-Down Data Connectors

Panel-Mount Ethernet Connectors

Circuit Board Data Connectors

Circuit Board ix Industrial Connectors

Screw-Together Wet-Location M12 Connectors

Data Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Panel-Mount Ethernet Adapters

Shielded Data Adapters

Unshielded Data Adapters

USB Adapters

Coaxial Adapters for Keystone Wall Plates

Ethernet Cords

Data Keystone Wall Plates