High-temperature M12 heavy-duty IP68 connector

Inelco Hunter now offers the M12, heavy-duty HDM12 high-temperature connector from Amphenol. It has been engineered for harsh applications with elevated vibration and demanding environmental conditions.

The connector excels in harsh and heavy-duty surroundings. Applications include heavy equipment, heavy-duty automotive, railway mass transit, factory automation, high-temperature manufacturing and any wet environment, including exposure to sea and spray. It is suited to any application where an ultra-rugged connector is required.

The temperature range is -40C to 125C, the current rating is 4A, and the voltage rating is 50VAC and 60VDC. The connector is IP68 Waterproof Rated at 1m for 24 hours when in a mated condition. It is also salt spray rated for 240h in a mated condition. It can withstand very harsh vibration conditions - it has a vibration resistance of 20G as per SAE J2839.

The Mechanical Shock rating is 50G as per SAE J2839. Approvals include UL1977 and IEC 61076-2-101.

The company's in-depth engineering support provides rapid implementation and speeds up the customer's time-to-market. Its engineers will work with the SME engineers. This added-value support has been at the core of the company's philosophy for over 30 years.