APEX PRECISION

APEX

Waterproof M8 and M12 industrial connectors for sensors, automation and field equipment

About the manufacturer

APEX Precision Technology Corp. is a Taiwanese electrical-connector manufacturer specializing in circular and waterproof interconnect solutions. The company develops connectors for industrial applications, equipment operating in demanding environments and installations requiring enhanced mechanical robustness.

The manufacturer’s portfolio includes metal circular connectors, waterproof connector families and solutions intended for industrial and mil-spec-style applications. Compact M8 and M12 connectors are an important part of the range and are widely used for sensors, actuators and automation equipment.

APEX offers panel-mount and cable versions as well as factory-terminated cable assemblies. These solutions are intended for applications where sealing, reliable electrical contact and easy disconnection during service are important.

Applications

APEX connectors are primarily used in systems where signal and power cables must remain securely connected despite demanding environmental conditions. Typical applications include:

• industrial automation – sensors, actuators and I/O modules
• production machinery – wiring of field devices and peripherals
• robotics – compact signal and power connections
• measurement systems – sensor and transducer interfaces
• outdoor equipment – installations exposed to moisture and dust
• transport and infrastructure – mechanically robust interconnections
• serviceable equipment – quick module replacement without rewiring

APEX CONNECTOR products available from Maritex

The APEX range available from Maritex includes waterproof circular connectors for industrial automation, sensors and equipment operating in demanding environments.

Available product groups include:

• M8 plugs and receptacles
• M12 plugs and receptacles
• panel-mount versions for equipment housings
• cable versions with factory-attached leads
• multi-contact connectors for signal and power transmission

Products include the WPC-M0803SM-LF M8 receptacle, cable-mounted M8 plugs from the WPC-M0803PF family and M12 products such as WPC-M1204SM-LF and WPC-M1208SM-LF. Variants differ in contact count, rated current, mounting arrangement and panel/cable configuration.

Selection should take into account the M8/M12 standard, number and type of contacts, allowable current and voltage, cable termination, mounting method and required ingress protection.