M12 A-Coded 8-Position Female Plug — Shielded, IP67, Screw Termination
The TE Connectivity T4110011081-000 is an M12 A-coded plug with 8 female socket contacts, designed for industrial sensor and actuator networks where a shielded, sealed interconnect is required. The IP67 rating means the mated pair withstands dust ingress and temporary water immersion, so it suits washdown zones on packaging lines or outdoor cabinet drops. The threaded coupling nut and backshell are included, so the connector arrives ready for cable assembly without sourcing separate hardware.
Cable Fit and Termination — What the 4.00 mm ~ 6.00 mm Opening Means
The cable opening range of 0.157" ~ 0.236" (4.00 mm ~ 6.00 mm) accepts common sensor cables. The screw termination inside the plug requires stripping and tinning the conductors. The free-hanging (in-line) mounting type and threaded fastening mean this plug mates to a panel-mount receptacle or a female cordset with a matching M12 thread. The A-coding keying ensures it only mates with A-coded counterparts — a B-coded or D-coded receptacle will not engage, which prevents wiring errors in mixed-coding systems.
Shielding and Environmental Rating — Why Both Matter Here
This plug is shielded, which means the nickel-plated shell provides a continuous ground path from the cable shield through the connector body to the mating receptacle. In industrial environments with motor drives or switching power supplies, that shield continuity prevents radiated noise from coupling into the signal lines. The polyamide (nylon) insert material provides the insulation and creepage path for the 30 V rating, with enough margin for the 2 A per contact load at the upper temperature end.