Finding in-the-field cable assemblies awkward to complete? Reach for this circular connector from Phoenix Contact. It's a standard M12 device with A-coding, making it an efficient option for control and automation networks that involve sensors and actuators. It has an insulation displacement connection method, so you can pull the plug on time-consuming stripping and the fiddly termination of wires. To ensure your signals stay reliable, the conductive copper-alloy contacts are coated with nickel and gold.
This versatile connector accepts cables with external diameters between 4 and 8mm. The body is built with insulating PA6 as well as corrosion-resistant nickel-plated zinc, and NBR seals round it off securely by keeping contamination locked out. An IP67 rating indicates it's a dust-tight unit that can be immersed in 1m of water for half an hour, so you can be sure it's suited to tough settings.

• Performs reliably in temperatures between -25°C and +80°C
• UL 94-V0 flammability rating indicates vertical burning stops in 10 seconds
• Mechanical endurance of 100 insertion and withdrawal cycles makes this a durable option
• Threaded end for reliable, snag-proof mating with female sockets