Brad Micro-Change (M12) Connectors
Micro-Change connectors are designed to withstand harsh-industrial and weather environments with superior quality that assures very reliable connections for control elements in automated equipment. These high-quality connectors allow fast and simple replacement of sensors, encoders, switches and other input and output devices in industrial machinery.
Available in 2- through 5-, 8- and 12-pole IEC compliant configurations, single- and dual-keyway designs, with straight and 90° plugs, the Micro-Change comprehensive offering provides a complete connectivity solution.
With the introduction of Harsh Duty receptacles, Molex expands the applicability of M12 connectors to more demanding environments, Brad Micro-Change M12 Harsh-Duty Receptacles offer a sealed connection with superior EMI/RFI shielding in high-vibration systems, which makes them ideal for petrochemical, and commercial-vehicle Class 2 applications.
Benefits
Harsh-Duty Receptacle
Heavy-duty die-cast construction and IEC 61076-2-101 compliant design:
- Robust housing provides superior Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) and Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) protection
- Meets CE industry requirements
Anti-vibration feature:
- Prevents the coupler from loosening even under extreme vibration
Harsh-Duty Receptacle
- Water-tight panel-mount design:
- Enables enclosure meets NEMA 6P and IP67 protection
Gold over palladium/nickel plating design:
- Provides a longer-lasting, high-performance electrical contact
M12 design meets IEC specifications:
- Industry-standard interface compatible with a wide array of sensors and switches
Complete LED Machine Lighting Solutions:
- Machine Lights package includes LED light, mounting brackets and M12 cordsets and connectors
- Simplifies ordering by condensing an entire lighting systems into single order numbers
Rated to 250V AC/DC, up to 4.0A:
- Ideal for Class 2 power and network circuit applications
Applications
- Construction and mining equipment
- Sensors
- Automated assembly equipment
- Conveyor systems
- Material handling
- Packaging equipment
- Pick-and-place robots