M12 Connector Sanbi Corporation

Control devices (such as PLCs, sensors, motion controllers), drive devices (motors, inverters, air cylinders, solenoid valves, etc.), transport equipment (conveyors, robots, AGVs, etc.), inspection and measurement equipment (image sensors, measuring instruments, etc.), and all kinds of interfaces and connection cables for these devices.

For various communication purposes such as EtherCAT, IO-LINK, CC-LINK IE, DeviceNet, PROFINET, as well as for power supply, signal transmission, or combined applications of these. Also for use in environments requiring waterproofing, dustproofing, or oil resistance.

In the European factory automation market, it has become the standard interface and is adopted in a wide range of FA devices such as PLCs, sensors, motors, encoders, and solenoid valves. Within the same M12 connector, there are several insert arrangements called “codings” tailored to different applications, each with a different number of pins, allowing for selection of specifications that closely match customer requirements.
Additionally, the connector standard itself is based on the IEC international standard, and since manufacturers exist worldwide, the supply chain is robust, and risks such as lead time issues can be relatively easily avoided.