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Wash-down Connectors

Wash-down Connectors

Wash-down Connectors

Product catalog summary
Key Features
  • M8 or M12 thread with hexagonal stainless steel coupling nut.
  • Available in single-ended or double-ended cordsets.
  • Operational temperature range from -40 °C to +105 °C, compliant with IEC standards.
  • Certified by UL and ECOLAB.
  • Stainless steel threaded joint (V4A) and gold-plated crimp contacts.
  • Available in 3-, 4-, 5-, or 8-pole configurations.
  • Contact resistance ≤ 5 mΩ.
  • Industrial protection classes IP67, IP68, and IP69K.
  • Uniform color design for M8 and M12 versions.
  • Polypropylene (PP) housing.
Wash-down Connectors

These connectors are designed to enhance productivity by maintaining reliability under extreme temperatures and mechanical stress, such as high-pressure cleaning. They are easy to install, saving time and costs, and are compliant with global industry standards (UL and ECOLAB). Their resistance to aggressive chemicals ensures long-term reliability.

Applications

Ideal for the food and beverage sector, as well as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Suitable for bottling plants, both for bottling and packaging or bottle cleaning applications, due to their high hygiene standards and resistance to cleaning agents.

Benefits
  • Easy installation and cost savings.
  • Available in straight and right-angle versions for flexibility.
  • Long-term reliability due to IP69K protection and chemical resistance.
Technical Data
  • Operating Temperature: -40 °C to +105 °C (UL-certified up to +65 °C).
  • Housing/Molded Body: Polypropylene (PP).
  • Contact Material: CuZn, gold-plated.
  • Protection Class: IP67/IP68/IP69K.
  • Contact Resistance: ≤ 5 mΩ.
  • Nominal Current: 3 to 5 poles - 4 A; 8 poles - 2 A.
  • Rated Voltage: 3 to 4 poles - 250 V; 5 poles - 60 V; 8 poles - 30 V.
  • Rated Impulse Voltage: 3 to 4 poles - 2.5 kV; 5 poles - 1.5 kV; 8 poles - 0.8 kV.
  • Insulation Resistance: > 109 Ω.
  • Pollution Degree: 3.
Ruggedized Quality

These connectors use M8 or M12 technology, certified by ECOLAB and UL, ensuring reliability under extreme conditions. They are resistant to high temperatures, aggressive chemicals, and cleaning agents, ensuring reliable data transmission.

Belden Competence Center

Belden offers expert consulting, design, technical support, and training through its Competence Center, providing comprehensive support for industrial networks.

About Belden

Belden Inc. is a global leader in signal transmission solutions, offering a comprehensive product portfolio for industrial, enterprise, and broadcast markets. Founded in 1902, the company is headquartered in St. Louis, USA.

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Catalog excerpts

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Product Bulletin Wash-down Connectors Sensor/Actuator Connectors Increase productivity with connectors that remain reliable even when subjected to extreme temperatures and excessive mechanical stress caused by high-pressure cleaning. Fast and easy commissioning saves time and costs Key Features • M8 or M12 thread • Hexagonal stainless steel coupling nut • Single-ended or double-ended cordsets • Designed to operate at temperatures of -40 °C to +105 °C in compliance with the IEC standard • Stainless steel threaded joint (V4A) • Gold plated crimp contacts • 3-, 4-, 5- or 8-poles • Contact resistance ≤ 5 mΩ • Industrial protection classes IP67, IP68 and IP69K International applicability with global compliance industry standards (UL and ECOLAB) Industrial protection class IP69K and resistance to aggressive chemicals guarantee long-term functional reliability Due to the standardized connection technology, the Lumberg Automation wash-down connectors are fast and easy to install, saving you both time and money. The versatility of the wash-down connectors will enhance the profitability of your applications. color design

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Applications The wash-down connectors have been developed for use in the food and beverage sector and in the chemical and pharmaceutical industry. They can be used in bottling plants either for bottling and packaging or bottle cleaning applications since they provide a high standard of hygiene. This is particularly relevant when reconfiguring production lines. Components need to to be suitable for dismantling and reassembly plus be able to withstand cleaning agents. These new wash-down connectors are ideal for this use. Tell us about the requirements of your applications. Then, let us put our...

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Technical Information Actuator/sensor cordset, single-ended, M12 male connector and molded cable, hexagon screw in stainless steel, 3 to 8 poles -especially designed for use in wash-down applications Actuator/sensor cordset, single-ended, M12 female connector and molded cable, hexagon screw in stainless steel, 3 to 8 poles - especially designed for use in wash-down applications Actuator/sensor cordset, single-ended, M8 male connector and molded cable, hexagon screw in stainless steel, 3 and 4 poles - especially designed for use in wash-down applications Actuator/sensor cordset, single-ended,...

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Technical Data (Continued) WRSWT WRST Belden Competence Center As the complexity of communication and connectivity solutions has increased, so have the requirements for design, implementation and maintenance of these solutions. For users, acquiring and verifying the latest expert knowledge plays a decisive role in this. As a reliable partner for end-to-end solutions, Belden offers expert consulting, design, technical support, as well as technology and product training courses, from a single source: Belden Competence Center. In addition, we offer you the right qualification for every area of expertise...

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