The plugs on these cords pivot up to 90° in each direction to fit Ethernet jacks at awkward angles or in tight spots, such as behind equipment or in enclosures. Simply slide back the bend protection and turn the plugs to adjust their angle. Use these cords to send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. All have braid and foil shielding to block signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. They come in a variety of colors to organize connections by application or the machines they are used on.

Often used in automated applications such as robotics, these cords withstand continuous motion without degrading data transmission. The shielding blocks signal interference from nearby equipment and devices. They send data between computers, printers, servers, and switches. For faster data transmission speeds, choose a cord with a higher industry designation category. They’re backward compatible, so they work in networks that meet the same or a lower category. All stand up to some abrasion.

Cords with polyurethane rubber insulation resist abrasion better and bend further than cords with PVC plastic insulation. You can use them indoors or outdoors, though you shouldn’t use them in harsh settings. They’re halogen free.

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). These cords 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. They’re often used with EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCAT systems. With TPE insulation, they stand up to bending in robotics applications. It also means they resist abrasion and won’t pit or crack from chemicals, sunlight, and welding runoff.

Thanks to its threads and IP rating, the M12 end is water and dust tight when mated. Poles and keyways on its face adhere to standard coding layouts, which reduces the chance of mismatching connections.

When choosing an Ethernet cord, make sure you match or exceed your network’s ethernet cable category. These cords are backward compatible—for example, a Category 6 cord will work in a Category 5 network, but it’ll only run at the Category 5 speed.

A- and X-coded cords send data faster than D-coded cords, so they’re best for systems that run multi-step programs, such as robotics.

Double-shielded cords have layers of braid and foil that block signal interference from nearby devices, maintaining their speed and data integrity.

Add caps to protect connectors and maintain their IP rating when not in use.

The M12 threaded ends on these cords seal out contaminants and resist coming loose from vibration better than the RJ45 ends on traditional Ethernet cords. Use them in tough, rugged environments to send high-speed data between sensors, switches, servers, computers, and PLCs not protected by control panels. These cords can power devices as they send data, as long as devices are Power over Ethernet (PoE) compatible. They are often used within Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and EtherCat systems. Their poles and keyways adhere to standard coding layouts, reducing the chance you’ll mismatch connections.

All cords are backward compatible, so they work in networks that meet the same or lower ethernet cable category. For example, a Category 6 cord will work in a Category 5 network, but it will only run at the Category 5 speed.

A- and X-coded cords send data faster than D-coded cords, so they’re good for robotics and multi-step programs.

With either TPE or polyurethane insulation, all cords stand up to harsh factory conditions, chemicals, and UV rays. All are also highly flexible, so they’re good for jobs with continuous motion, such as robotics. TPE-insulated cords resist abrasion and won’t pit or crack from welding runoff. Oil-resistant polyurethane-insulated cords are free of halogen, so they’re safer than most plastic as they won’t release toxic fumes or corrode metal.

Double-shielded cords have layers of braid and foil that block signal interference from nearby devices, preventing impact to transmission speeds and data.

90° elbow cords sit flush against equipment, so they fit behind machinery in areas where space is tight.

When mated, all cords are IP67 rated to protect against dust and temporary submersion. IP65-rated cords stand up to washdowns. IP66K-rated cords stand up to high-pressure washdowns.

Add caps to protect cords and maintain their IP ratings when not in use.