{"product_id":"m8-sensor-connector-cable-2m-straight-right-angle-3-8-pin-industrial","title":"M8 Sensor Connector Cable 2m – Straight \u0026 Right Angle, Male\/Female, 3\/4\/5\/6\/8 Pin Waterproof Molded for Industry","description":"\u003ch2\u003eM8 Sensor Connector Cable 2m – Straight \u0026amp; Right Angle, Male\/Female, 3\/4\/5\/6\/8 Pin Waterproof Molded\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePre-assembled M8 sensor cables with injection-molded connectors for connecting compact industrial sensors, actuators, and I\/O devices in space-constrained installations. The M8 connector (8mm thread, IEC 61076-2-104) is the smaller sibling of the M12 — used where the M12’s 12mm thread footprint is too large, such as on miniature proximity sensors, fiber optic amplifiers, and compact photoelectric sensors. Available in straight and 90° right-angle configurations to accommodate different cable routing requirements without bending the cable at the connector exit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8 circular, A-coded (standard sensor\/actuator)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThread:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8 × 1.0mm pitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePin Configurations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-pin, 4-pin, 5-pin, 6-pin, 8-pin (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExit Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Straight or 90° right angle (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnector End:\u003c\/strong\u003e Male, Female, or Male+Female (select above)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIP Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP67 (mated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConductor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stranded copper, 0.25mm² (24AWG) per core\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250V AC\/DC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3A per pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e -25°C to +85°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eM8 vs M12 — When to Use Each\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM8 (this product):\u003c\/strong\u003e 8mm thread, 3A per pin, 0.25mm² conductors. Used for miniature sensors with M8 connector bodies — common on compact inductive sensors (Sick, Balluff, IFM, Pepperl+Fuchs miniature series), fiber optic amplifiers, and small photoelectric sensors. Panel cutout: 8mm hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eM12:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12mm thread, 4A per pin, 0.34mm² conductors. The dominant standard for general industrial sensor wiring. Higher current capacity, more robust mechanical connection. Panel cutout: 12mm hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey rule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Match the cable connector to the sensor’s connector body thread size. M8 and M12 are not interchangeable — the threads will not mate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStraight vs Right Angle — Cable Exit Selection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStraight exit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cable exits parallel to the connector axis. Best when there is sufficient clearance behind the sensor for the cable to run straight. Simpler, lower profile at the connector body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90° right angle exit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cable exits perpendicular to the connector axis. Essential when the sensor is mounted close to a wall, panel, or adjacent component that blocks straight cable exit. Reduces cable bend stress at the connector. Required for sensors mounted in recessed positions or tight enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Questions Does This Product Answer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What is the standard pin assignment for M8 3-pin sensors?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — IEC 60947-5-2 standard: Pin 1 = +24V DC (brown), Pin 3 = 0V GND (blue), Pin 4 = Output signal (black). Note: M8 3-pin uses pins 1, 3, and 4 — there is no pin 2 in the 3-pin configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Can I use an M8 cable on an M12 sensor?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — No. M8 and M12 connectors have different thread sizes and contact arrangements. They will not mate. Use the connector size that matches your sensor’s connector body.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"What torque should I use to tighten an M8 connector?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — 0.2–0.4 Nm for the M8 coupling nut. Over-tightening damages the O-ring seal and can crack the connector housing. Under-tightening compromises the IP67 seal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\"Why does my sensor show a fault after cable replacement?\"\u003c\/em\u003e — Check: (1) pin assignment — verify wiring color code against sensor datasheet; (2) coupling nut torque — loose nut allows moisture ingress; (3) cable bend radius — M8 cables have smaller conductors (0.25mm²) that are more susceptible to fatigue fracture if bent too tightly near the connector.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMiniature proximity sensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inductive and capacitive sensors with M8 connector bodies on conveyor systems, packaging machines, and assembly lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFiber optic amplifiers:\u003c\/strong\u003e M8 connection to fiber optic sensor heads on high-speed detection applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact photoelectric sensors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Through-beam and diffuse sensors in tight mounting locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobotics:\u003c\/strong\u003e End-of-arm tooling sensors, gripper position feedback, compact I\/O connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; beverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash-down environment miniature sensor wiring where M12 is too large for the mounting location\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 × M8 sensor cable, 2m, with injection-molded connectors as specified (pin count, exit style, and gender as selected above).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cable Parts Online","offers":[{"title":"Straight Male 3P \/ 1 PCS","offer_id":47850758897909,"sku":"14:200004890#Straight Male 3P;200001249:202408827#1 PCS","price":34.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight Male 3P \/ 5 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