The new M8 connector generation

Qualitatively optimized

30.10.08

The new M8 actuator/sensorconnectors with molded cablescore highly beside the newtranslucent design with furtherimprovements to details.An optimized insert and themetal screw thread have specialcontours to ensure optimal net-working and the best possibleanti-twist protection and thussignificantly increase the possi-ble withdrawal forces. All cordsets with threaded jointare rated IP 67, cordsets withsnap-in joint are rated IP 65.

Product Features

According to DIN EN 61076-2-104
3 and 4 poles, 8 poles optional
Cross-section 0.08–0.34 mm2
Flexible kink protection with a cable diameter of 2.0–3.0 mm
Metal screw thread
Optimized plastic insert
Screw/snap adaptation
Translucent overmolding
Quality improvement with crimp mounting
Increasing the clearance/creepage distance
Degree of protection IP 67 (cordsets with threaded joint)

Comparison chart measurements
	Before	Now
RKM (ØxL)	8,3 x 30,5 mm	8,8 x 33 mm
RKMV (ØxL)	10 x 30,5 mm	9,8 x 35,2 mm
RKMW (BxHxL)*	8,3 x 16,2 x 26 mm	9,3 x 18,1 x 27,2 mm
RKMW/LED (BxHxL)*	8,3 x 16,2 x 26 mm	9,3 x 18,1 x 27,2 mm
RKMWV (BxHxL)*	10 x 16,5 x 26 mm	9,8 x 18,6 x 27,4 mm
RKMWV/LED (BxHxL)*	10 x 16,5 x 26 mm	9,8 x 18,6 x 27,4 mm
RSM (ØxL)	8 x 34,2 mm	8,8 x 34 mm
RSMK (ØxL)	-	8,8 x 34 mm
RSMV (ØxL)	10 x 37 mm	9,8 x 41,2 mm
RSMVK (ØxL)	-	9,8 x 41,2 mm
RSMWV (BxHxL)*	-	9,8 x 25 x 27,4 mm
* width x height x length

Operating temperature range
	Before	Now
all	-25 / +80°C	-40 / +90°C

Insert material
	Before	Now
all	TPU	PA / TPU

Before (RKMV)

discreet coloring

Now (RKMV)