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M8 industrial sensor-actuator cordsetIEC 61076-2-1043/4/6/8-Pin M8IP67 / IP69K

M8 Sensor Actuator CordsetIEC 61076-2-104 overmoulded 3/4/6/8-pin M8×1 PUR drag-chain sensor cordset

Factory-overmoulded M8×1 sensor and actuator cordset to IEC 61076-2-104 and UL 2238, in 3-, 4-, 6- and 8-pole straight or 90° angled builds (with optional PNP/NPN LEDs) on 5-million-cycle halogen-free PUR drag-chain cable.

Water-resistant
EMC screen
Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
Order designation
M8-4P-F-STR-5M-PUR
Assembly length
5.0 m
Cable OD
4.5 mm
Cable weight
30 kg/km
Drag-chain R
45 mm
All sizes (15)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Standard
IEC 61076-2-104
M8×1 screw-lock & snap-in interface
Pole counts
3, 4, 6, 8 Pin
A-coded & B-coded miniature inserts
Voltage / Amp
60 V / 4 A max
3/4-pin 60 V 4 A · 6/8-pin 30 V 1.5 A
Sealing
IP67 / IP69K
Mated FKM O-ring & TPU overmould
Drag chain
≥ 5M Cycles
PUR-HF UL 20549 · 10 × OD flexing
Temperature
−40…+85 °C
Fixed · −25…+80 °C in drag chain

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61076-2-104 / EN 60947-5-2 / UL 2238 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is M8 Sensor Actuator Cordset right for your machine?

Designed for compact photoelectric sensors, inductive proximity switches, miniature pneumatic valve islands and robotic end-of-arm tooling.

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

Class 6 extra-fine copper stranding and UL 20549 polyether PUR jacket pass ≥ 5 million drag-chain cycles at 10 × OD.

Fixed installation

Suitable

IP67/IP68/IP69K mated environmental sealing withstands high-pressure machine-tool coolant and washdown.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

Compact 9.5 mm connector body diameter fits dense I/O distribution blocks and narrow robot wrists.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Miniature M8 sensor cordset is not designed for heavy crane drum reeling.

Use NSHTÖU Reeling Cable
Typical machinesRobotic End-of-Arm ToolingCompact I/O & Valve IslandsSemiconductor & Packaging LinesMachine Tool Coolant ZonesAutomated Guided Vehicles (AGV)

Construction

Layer by layer

Representative 4-pin M8 cordset: 4 × 0.34 mm² (22 AWG) Class 6 bare copper + PP core insulation (BN, WH, BU, BK) + PUR-HF jacket + M8×1 overmoulded head.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Extra-fine Class 6 copper conductors42 × 0.10 mm (0.34 mm² / 22 AWG for 3/4-pin) or 32 × 0.10 mm (0.25 mm² / 24 AWG for 6/8-pin) bare copper per IEC 60228 Class 6High flex-fatigue life in robotic wrist torsion and tight C-tracks
2Halogen-free PP core insulationPolypropylene (PP) primary dielectric colour-coded Brown (1), White (2), Blue (3), Black (4) per EN 60947-5-2Low friction and high dielectric breakdown strength in compact OD
3Optional 360° EMC copper braidTinned copper braided shield (≥ 85 % optical coverage on -SHD variants) 360° crimped to the M8 coupling nutProtects analogue and IO-Link sensor signals against VFD noise
4Drag-chain polyether PUR-HF jacketHalogen-free, flame-retardant matte black polyether polyurethane (UL AWM Style 20549, 80 °C, 300 V)Resistant to cutting oils, welding sparks, hydrolysis and microbial attack
5M8×1 coupling nut & gold contactsNickel-plated CuZn brass (or 316L stainless-steel) M8×1 hex coupling nut with 0.8 µm gold-plated machined contactsAnti-vibration ratchet lock (0.4 Nm torque) with ≤ 5 mΩ contact resistance
6Segmented TPU overmould & LED windowThermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) overmoulded housing (straight or 90° angled, optional green/yellow NPN/PNP LEDs)Eliminates conductor neck breakage and seals to IP67/IP68/IP69K

M8-STR / M8-ANG (Single-Ended Pigtail)

Straight or 90° angled M8 male/female plug to stripped & tinned flying leads for cabinet terminal blocks

M8-DE / M8-M12 (Double-Ended Patch)

M8 male-to-M8 female extension or M8-to-M12 A-coded adapter cordset for passive I/O hubs

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 61076-2-104 / EN 60947-5-2 / UL 2238. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage (IEC)
60 V AC/DC (3/4-pin) · 30 V AC/DC (6/8-pin)
Rated current at 40 °C
4.0 A (3/4-pin, 0.34 mm²) · 1.5 A (6/8-pin, 0.25 mm²)
Contact resistance
≤ 5 mΩ (gold-plated CuZn contacts)
Insulation resistance
≥ 100 MΩ at 500 V DC
Test voltage
1.5 kV AC (3/4-pin) · 0.8 kV AC (6/8-pin)

Thermal

Fixed operating temperature
−40 °C to +85 °C (cable & connector)
Drag-chain flexing range
−25 °C to +80 °C
UL AWM rating
+80 °C / 300 V (UL Style 20549)

Mechanical

Drag-chain endurance
≥ 5,000,000 bending cycles at 10 × OD
Torsional endurance
± 180°/m (robotic applications)
Min. bend radius
5 × OD (fixed) · 10 × OD (drag chain)
Tightening torque
0.4 Nm (M8×1 hex knurled nut)
Mating durability
≥ 100 mating cycles (IEC 61076-2-104)

Resistance

Ingress protection
IP67 / IP68 (1 m, 24 h) / IP69K (mated)
Oil & coolant resistance
DIN EN 60811-404 / UL Oil Res I & II
Halogen-free & flame
IEC 60754-1/2 & IEC 60332-1-2 / UL FT2
Welding spark & UV
Weld-slag resistant polyether PUR

Reference standards

Connector interface
IEC 61076-2-104 (A-coded & B-coded)
Sensor wire colours
EN 60947-5-2 (BN, WH, BU, BK)
North American approval
UL 2238 / CSA C22.2 No. 182.3

Identification

Jacket colour
Matte Black (RAL 9005) · Yellow or Grey optional
Circuit marker
Captive clip-on marker ring on each connector neck
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.42

Sizes

15 standard M8 sensor & actuator cordset configurations

Covers 3-pin, 4-pin, 6-pin and 8-pin M8×1 PUR-HF cordsets in single-ended, double-ended and shielded builds.

Pin counts, lengths & cable dimensions
Order designationPoles & CoresHead Type & TerminationLength
m		Cable OD
mm		Copper
kg/km		Cable Wt
kg/km		Flex R
mm		Enquiry
Single-Ended M8 Sensor Pigtails (Straight, 90° & LED)
M8-3P-F-STR-2M-PUR3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads2.04.19.82441
M8-3P-F-STR-5M-PUR3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.04.19.82441
M8-3P-F-ANG-2M-PUR3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)Female 90° Angled → Flying Leads2.04.19.82441
M8-3P-F-LED-5M-PUR3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)Female 90° PNP 2×LED → Flying Leads5.04.19.82441
M8-4P-F-STR-2M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads2.04.513.13045
M8-4P-F-STR-5M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.04.513.13045
M8-4P-F-STR-10M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads10.04.513.13045
M8-4P-F-ANG-5M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)Female 90° Angled → Flying Leads5.04.513.13045
Double-Ended M8 Extensions, Shielded & Multi-Pin Builds
M8-3P-MF-DE-1M-PUR3-Pin (3×0.34 mm²)M8 Male Straight ↔ M8 Female Straight1.04.19.82441
M8-4P-MF-DE-2M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)M8 Male Straight ↔ M8 Female Straight2.04.513.13045
M8-4P-MF-DE-5M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)M8 Male Straight ↔ M8 Female 90°5.04.513.13045
M8-4P-M12A-2M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm²)M8 Female Straight ↔ M12 Male A-Coded2.04.513.13045
M8-4P-F-SHD-5M-PUR4-Pin (4×0.34 mm² Shielded)360° EMC Shielded Female → Flying Leads5.05.021.53950
M8-6P-F-STR-5M-PUR6-Pin (6×0.25 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.05.114.43651
M8-8P-F-STR-5M-PUR8-Pin (8×0.25 mm²)Female Straight → Flying Leads5.05.619.24456
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Custom assembly lengths from 0.2 m to 50 m, V4A 316L stainless-steel food/pharma nuts, and weld-slag irradiated TPE jackets available on request.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
100 % pin-to-pin continuity, short-circuit & wiring map testAutomated harness analyser check on every single cordset100 % of manufactured assemblies
1.5 kV AC Hi-Pot & insulation resistance testNo breakdown; IR ≥ 100 MΩ at 500 V DC100 % of manufactured assemblies
Sample tests
Drag-chain flex & robotic torsion test≥ 5,000,000 cycles at 10 × OD, 3 m/s, 5 m/s² accelerationPer cable batch
IP67 / IP68 / IP69K ingress & vibration shock test1 m immersion (24 h), 80 °C / 100 bar spray & IEC 60068-2-6 vibrationType approval

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

IEC 61076-2-104 M8 Interface CompliantUL 2238 / UL AWM Style 20549 (80 °C, 300 V)

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX M8 SENSOR CORDSET PUR-HF UL 20549 80C 300V IEC 61076-2-104
Packaging
Individually bagged with barcoded part/test label; 25/50 pcs per carton
Standard lengths
0.3 m · 0.6 m · 1 m · 2 m · 3 m · 5 m · 10 m · 15 m · 20 m
MOQ
50 pcs (standard configurations) · 100 pcs (custom lengths/pinouts)
Lead time
1–2 weeks ex-works

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFM8 Sensor Actuator Cordset – technical datasheet15 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXM8 Sensor Actuator Cordset spec data (Excel)All 15 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

FAQ

Questions engineers ask first

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What is the difference between M8 screw-locking and M8 snap-in sensor connectors?
IEC 61076-2-104 defines both M8×1 threaded coupling nuts (tightened to 0.4 Nm with an anti-vibration ratchet) and push-pull snap-in versions. Threaded M8×1 cordsets achieve IP67/IP68/IP69K sealing and backward compatibility with snap-in sensor receptacles.
When should I choose a 90° angled M8 connector with integrated LEDs?
Right-angle M8 heads reduce stand-off height on compact pneumatic cylinders and robot grippers. Specifying the 2×LED or 3×LED translucent TPU body provides 360° visual confirmation of 24 V DC power (green LED) and PNP/NPN sensor switching state (yellow LED) for rapid machine troubleshooting.
Are 5-pin M8 B-coded cordsets compatible with standard 3-pin and 4-pin M8 A-coded sensors?
No. M8 3-pin, 4-pin, 6-pin, and 8-pin connectors use A-coding, whereas 5-pin M8 connectors (used for DeviceNet and specialized IO-Link hubs) use a B-coded polarisation keyway to prevent accidental mismating.
Can the M8 cordset be used continuously in high-speed robotic drag chains?
Yes. Our standard black PUR-HF jacket (UL Style 20549) with Class 6 extra-fine copper stranding and low-adhesion PP core insulation is qualified for over 5 million bending cycles at 10 × OD and ±180°/m robotic torsion.

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