Source: Deutsche Nachrichten
CONEC has developed a highly integrated M12 Push-Pull system that gives equipment designers greater freedom when space is at a premium.
Imagine the challenge facing a design engineer: 16 interfaces must fit into a space where even eight used to be difficult. At the same time, machine assembly needs to be faster, connections must remain reliable in confined installation environments, and maintenance personnel should be able to work quickly without tools or lengthy troubleshooting.
When There’s No Room for a Wrench
The standard M12 connector has been a proven solution in industrial automation for decades. However, threaded locking comes with one important requirement: the coupling nut needs to be accessible and have sufficient clearance to rotate.
In open machine designs, this is rarely an issue. The situation changes when multiple connectors are mounted close together, cables are already installed, or the connector is located deep inside a machine enclosure.
This is where M12 Push-Pull connectors provide a clear advantage: push, lock, done.
The locking mechanism works without rotating a threaded coupling nut, simplifying installation in confined spaces while helping reduce assembly time and costs.
For design engineers, however, the benefits go far beyond faster installation. What truly matters is how seamlessly and reliably a connector interface can be integrated into the overall system lifecycle – from design and installation to maintenance and service.
CONEC will present its new M12 Push-Pull system for the first time at electronica and SPS.
The CONEC M12 Push-Pull system is designed in accordance with the international standard IEC 61076-2-010, which defines the mechanical requirements and interfaces for M12 connectors with Push-Pull locking. The standard provides a foundation for interoperable, multi-vendor solutions.
“I Need More Than Just One Version.”
Industrial automation does not rely on a single M12 application. Sensors require different interfaces than Industrial Ethernet devices. Data transmission requires different characteristics than power applications. And robotic applications face different mechanical challenges than stationary machines.
That is why CONEC has developed a comprehensive Push-Pull portfolio including:
- A-coded versions for signal and sensor applications
- D-coded versions for Industrial Ethernet
- X-coded versions for high-speed Ethernet applications
- PCB receptacles for device integration and rear-panel mounting
- Overmolded cable connectors axial and angled
The portfolio is designed to provide a consistent Push-Pull solution across a wide range of industrial applications while giving designers greater flexibility when installation space is limited.
Key Benefits at a Glance
- Space Saving: Maximum functionality in minimum installation space
- Tool-Free Operation: Fast mating and unmating without tools
- Blind Mating: Reliable tactile and audible feedback
- High Packing Density: More interfaces in less space
- Compatibility: Push-Pull receptacles are also compatible with threaded M12 connectors
- Data, Signal & Power: One technology platform for a wide range of applications
- Assembly & Maintenance: Faster installation and easier serviceability
- Standardization: Designed in accordance with IEC 61076-2-010 for interoperable, multi-vendor solutions
Experience CONEC Live
To experience the new M12 Push-Pull solution and other innovative connectivity concepts firsthand, visit CONEC at SPS in Nuremberg, Hall 9, Booth 362.
The CONEC team looks forward to meeting design engineers, machine builders, and industry professionals to discuss the connectivity challenges of tomorrow and explore how innovative connection technology can help solve them.
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