What Is M12 Adapter ？

M12 adapter have I type, T ype , T type with cables , Y type , M12 to M8 , M12 to RJ45 , and other different types of M12 adapters. M12 adapter is a device to connect 2 or more cables(or equipments) that have same or different interface, Y and T type M12 adapter can split the signal , data , or power line to 2 channels for 2 channel equipments. It should have at least one M12 interface , could be male or female.Shine industry provides all kinds of M12 Adapter wholesale.

Wholesale M12 Adapter Types:

I type M12 adapter

I type M12 adapter works as a panel mount M12 socket, one side is male , the other side is female , it’s especially a good choice for a non-waterproof cabinet but need waterproof connection, so it can joints the male and female M12 plug together and make it waterproof, both M12 plug should have same coding type and pin quantity.

The I type M12 adapter should be installed back panel , could be A code 2pin, 3pin, 4pin, 5pin, 6pin, 8pin, 12pin, 17pin, and B code 5pin, D code 4pin .

The shell of the I type M12 adapter is made of nickel plated brass, have very good anti-corrosion performance.

L Type M12 A adapter

The L type M12 adapter could be A code 2pin 3pin 4pin 5pin 6pin 8pin , B code 5pin, D code 4pin, it’s made of PA66 housing with metal locking nut, there is a hole for screw locking to serface of equipments.

T Type M12 Adapter

What’s the difference between the 2 above M12 T adapter? The left have metal locking nut, the right M12 adapter made with plastic locking nut which could be more cost-effective.

The M12 T type adapter have 3 locking holes, have A code 2pin 3pin 4pin 5pin 6pin 8pin and B code 5pin, D code 4pin for option. Normally it’s one male to 2 female, can also be customized by detail requirements.

T type M12 Adatper WIth Cables

The cable type T M12 adapter have one locking hole, normally it’s one male to 2 female, and the cable material could be PUR or PVC, the cable length could be customized. It have following coding type and pin opption:

A code : 2pin 3pin 4pin 5pin 6pin 8pin 12pin 17pin

B code: 5pin

C code: 3pin 4pin 5pin 6pin

D code 5pin

Y Type M12 Adapter

The Y type M12 adapter could be yellow or black color, locking nut could be plastic or metal,normally it’s one male to 2 female, could have coding type and pin option as following:

A code : 2pin 3pin 4pin 5pin 6pin 8pin

B code: 5pin

D code : 4pin

M12 To M8 Adapter

The M12 to M8 adapter is Y type adapter, with one M12 A code 4pin male interface, and two M8 A code 4pin female interface.

M12 To RJ45 Adapter

The M12 to RJ45 adapter is used to the connector M12 to ethernet cables, the M12 ethernet cables can be A code 4pin, A code 8pin or D code 4pin. So the Adapter could be A code 4pin 8pin or D code 4pin, the RJ45 side could be straight or angled.

Parameters Of M12 Adapter

• Type : overmoulded 
• Gender : Male or female 
• Pin Number : depends different M12 adapter types
• Code : depends on M12 adapter types
• Cable Length : only T type with cables have customized cable length 
• Cable Material : PVC / PUR for T type M12 adapter with cables 
• Shell Material : Brass nickel-plated / PA-GF
• Contact Material : Gold-plated copper
• Sealing Material : Epoxy resin / rubber
• Insulator Material : PA+GF / TPU
• Applicable Temperature : -25℃ ~ +80℃
• Insulation Impedance : ≥100MΩ
• Contact Impedance : ≤5mΩ
• Durability : ≥500 cycles
• Molding Material : TPU/PVC
• Waterproof Level : IP67
• Execution Standard : IEC 61076-2-101  Industry 4.0 agreement, NEMA2000 standard

Applications Of M12 Adapters

● Sensors, actuators, encoders, motors, industrial cameras, etc.
● Process control system
● Printing equipment
● Industrial instrumentation, test equipment
● EMS circuit board assembly
● Battery, semiconductor and other production equipment
● Fieldbus: DeviceNet, CANopen, Profibus, Ethernet, etc.
● Ships, yachts, submarines, rail vehicles
● Outdoor LED lighting, LED display