Nano M8/Micro M12 Adapter Cords
These cords have an M8 connector on one end and an M12 connector on the other. With polyurethane insulation, they bend easily, so they are ideal for applications that require continuous flexibility such as robotics. They also resist oil. They’re rated IP65, IP68 and IP69K for protection from temporary submersion and high-pressure, high-temperature washdowns.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Plug | Socket | Cord | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Thread Size  | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Housing Thread Size | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Lg., ft. | Current, A | Voltage | Wire Gauge | OD | Insulation Material | Environmental Rating | Color | Each | |
Plug (External Thread) × Socket (Internal Thread) | |||||||||||||||
A-Coded—Unshielded | |||||||||||||||
| M8 | 3 | 0.2" | M12 | 5 | 0.3" | 6 1/2 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 000000 |
| M8 | 3 | 0.2" | M12 | 5 | 0.3" | 16 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 | 4 | 0.2" | M12 | 5 | 0.3" | 6 1/2 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M8 | 4 | 0.2" | M12 | 5 | 0.3" | 16 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 0.3" | M8 | 3 | 0.2" | 6 1/2 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 0.3" | M8 | 3 | 0.2" | 16 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 0.3" | M8 | 4 | 0.2" | 6 1/2 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 0.3" | M8 | 4 | 0.2" | 16 | 3 | 50V AC/60V DC | 22 | 0.19" | Polyurethane Rubber | IP65, IP68, IP69K | Black | 0000000 | 00000 |
Micro M12/Mini Adapters
 Plug × Socket |  3 Pole M12 Plug × 3 Pole Mini Socket |  4 Pole M12 Plug × 4 Pole Mini Socket |  5 Pole M12 Plug × 5 Pole Mini Socket |
 3 Pole Mini Plug × 3 Pole M12 Socket |  4 Pole Mini Plug × 4 Pole M12 Socket |  5 Pole Mini Plug × 5 Pole M12 Socket |
Modify your M12 or mini connection to match cords and I/O modules in your system. These adapters have a threaded housing, so they connect securely and won’t shake loose from vibration. They are rated IP67 when mated for protection against dust and temporary submersion.
Note: Sockets may have extra holes on their face that are not used.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Plug | Socket | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Poles | Face Dia. | Housing Thread Size | Number of Poles | Face Dia. | Housing Thread Size | Voltage | Current | Housing Material | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
A-Coded Plug (Metric External Thread) × Socket (UNS Internal Thread) | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 3 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 4 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 4 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 5 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
Plug (UNS External Thread) × A-Coded Socket (Metric Internal Thread) | |||||||||||||
| 3 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 3 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 4 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 4 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 5 | 0.55" | 7/8"-16 | 5 | 0.3" | M12 × 1 mm | 300V AC/300V DC | 4A | PVC Plastic | -40° to 220° | IP67 | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 00000 |
Nano M8/Micro M12 Splitters
Join two devices with M8 connectors to a single cord, distribution block, or I/O module with M12 connectors to save space and reduce the number of cords in industrial automation setups. Often used with sensors and switches, these splitters send or receive two signals through one connection. Rated IP65 and IP67, they’ll stand up to dust, low-pressure washdowns, and brief submersion.
Note: M12 plugs have an extra pin on the face that is not used.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Plug | Sockets | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Thread Size | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Housing Thread Size | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Coding | Voltage | Current, A | Housing Material | Color | Temp. Range, °F | Specifications Met | Each | |
Screw-Together Male Plug (Metric External Threads) × Screw-Together Female Sockets (Metric Internal Threads) | ||||||||||||||
| M12 × 1mm | 4 | 0.3" | M8 × 1mm | 3 | 0.2" | A | 60V AC/60V DC | 4 | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | -10° to 185° | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Micro M12 Splitters
To save space and reduce the number of cords in industrial automation setups, these splitters join two devices with M12 connectors to a single cord, distribution block, or I/O module with M12 connectors. Often used with sensors and switches, they send or receive two signals through one connection. They’re rated IP67 to stand up to dust and brief submersion.
For the straight female socket connection, the 2nd pole is a contactless pole.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
| Number of Poles | Number of Outlets | Face Diameter | Current, A | Voltage | Housing Material | Color | Environmental Rating | Temperature Range, ° F | Specifications Met | Each | |
Straight Male Plug × Straight Female Socket | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A-Coded | |||||||||||
| 5 | 2 | 0.3" | 4 | 30V AC/30V DC | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | IP67 | -10° to 185° | UL Listed, C-UL Listed | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nano M8/Micro M12 Adapters
Join M8 connections to M12 connections. These adapters are often used with distribution blocks and I/O modules when connecting M8 sensors to M12 cords. When mated, they’re rated IP67 to withstand dust and temporary submersion in water.
Note: M12 plugs and sockets may have extra holes or pins on the face that are not used.
For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.
Plug | Socket | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Thread Size | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Housing Thread Size | No. of Poles | Face Dia. | Coding | Voltage | Current, A | Housing Material | Color | Temp. Range, °F | Environmental Rating | Specifications Met | Each | |
Screw-Together Male Plug (Metric External Threads) × Screw-Together Female Socket (Metric Internal Threads) | |||||||||||||||
| M8 | 3 | 0.2" | M12 | 3 | 0.3" | A | 50V AC/60V DC | 4 | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | -10° to 185° | IP67 | UL Listed; C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 000000 |
| M8 | 4 | 0.2" | M12 | 4 | 0.3" | A | 50V AC/60V DC | 4 | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | -10° to 185° | IP67 | UL Listed; C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 3 | 0.3" | M8 | 3 | 0.2" | A | 50V AC/60V DC | 4 | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | -10° to 185° | IP67 | UL Listed; C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
| M12 | 4 | 0.3" | M8 | 4 | 0.2" | A | 50V AC/60V DC | 4 | Polyurethane Rubber | Black | -10° to 185° | IP67 | UL Listed; C-UL Listed | 00000000 | 00000 |
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. They can also power devices as they send data, so you don’t need a separate power cord. But, the device must be Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatible. These connectors are often used with EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT systems. Since they’re shielded, they block signal interference from nearby devices, maintaining their speed and data integrity. Poles and keyways on the face adhere to standard coding layouts to reduce the chance you’ll mismatch connections.
When choosing an Ethernet connector, make sure you match or exceed your network’s category industry designation. These connectors are backward compatible—for example, a Category 6 connector will work in a Category 5 network, but it’ll only run at the Category 5 speed.
A-coded and X-coded connectors send data faster than D-coded connectors, so they’re best for robotics and other systems that run multi-step programs.
Adapters create a transition point between an M12 and RJ45 connection. Use them in panels or walls—your tough threaded connection on one side and your control panel and computer or PLC on the other.
90° elbow connectors run your cord along the side of equipment, so they fit behind machines and in tight spaces.
IP rated connectors keep out dust and can be used in wet areas when mated or capped. IP65 connectors can be lightly rinsed. IP67 connectors can be submerged temporarily.
Add caps to protect connectors and maintain their IP ratings when not in use.
Housing Thread | Mounting Thread | Environmental Rating | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Poles | Shielding | For Cable Industry Designation | Transmission Speed | Color | Housing Material | Size | Pitch, mm | For Panel Cutout Dia. | Size | Pitch, mm | Temperature Range, °F | M12 Connection | RJ45 Connection | Each | |
A-Code Female × RJ45 Female | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | Shielded | Category 5E | 10 Gb/s | Silver | Plastic | M12 | 1 | 0.48" | M12 | 1 | -40° to 175° | IP67 | IP67 | 0000000 | 000000 |
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female | |||||||||||||||
| 4 | Shielded | Category 5 | 100 Mbps | Silver | Plastic | M12 | 1 | 0.66" | M16 | 1.5 | -40° to 185° | IP65, IP67 | IP20 | 000000 | 00000 |
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | Shielded | Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A | 10 Gb/s | __ | Zinc | M12 | 1 | 0.88" | M16 | 1.5 | -10° to 185° | IP67 | IP20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Housing Thread | Mounting Thread | Environmental Rating | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Poles | Shielding | For Cable Industry Designation | Transmission Speed | Color | Housing Material | Size | Pitch, mm | For Panel Cutout Dia. | Size | Pitch, mm | Temperature Range, °F | M12 Connection | RJ45 Connection | Each | |
D-Code Female × RJ45 Female | |||||||||||||||
| 4 | Shielded | Category 5 | 100 Mbps | Black | Plastic | M12 | 1 | 0.66" | M16 | 1.5 | -40° to 185° | IP65, IP67 | IP20 | 000000 | 000000 |
X-Code Female × RJ45 Female | |||||||||||||||
| 8 | Shielded | Category 5E, Category 6, Category 6A | 10 Gb/s | __ | Zinc | M12 | 1 | 0.88" | M16 | 1.5 | -10° to 185° | IP67 | IP20 | 0000000 | 00000 |
| For Thread Size | Material | Each | |
For Sockets, Receptacles, and Adapters with Internal Threads | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 | Anodized Aluminum | 0000000 | 000000 |