Connection technology for industrial automation
ifm's robust cable solutions are purposefully designed to excel in industrial environments. ifm's proven cable technology is designed for reliability and vetted through rigorous quality testing.
Connectivity portfolio
 Industrial automation environments Type EVC |
 Welding applications Type EVW |
 Food & beverage applications Type EVT |
 Food & beverage applications with aggressing chemicals Type EVF |
 Mobile vehicles and outdoor environments, Type EVM |
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| Cable jacket material | PUR | Weld-slag resistant PUR | PVC | MPPE | PUR |
| Connector type (coding) | M8 (A); M12 (A,L, D) | M8 (A); M12 (A) | M8 (A); M12 (A) | M8 (A); M12 (A,L, D) | M8 (A); M12 (A) |
| Coupling nut material | Nickle-plated brass | Weld-coated brass | Stainless steel | Stainless steel | Stainless steel |
| Number of wires | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Temperature range | -25 to 90ºC | -25 to 90ºC | -25 to 100ºC | -25 to 100ºC | -40 to 90ºC |
| Maximum bend cycles | > 5 million | > 2 million | > 1 million | > 1 million | > 5 million |
| Bend radius | min. 10x cable diameter | ||||
| IP rating | Up to IP 69K | ||||
| Approvals and certifications | UL, CE, REACH/RoHS declaration | ||||
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| Female cordsets | EVC female cordsets | EVW female cordsets | EVT female cordsets | EVF female cordsets | EVM female cordsets |
| Male cordsets | EVC male cordsets | EVW male cordsets | EVT male cordsets | EVF male cordsets | |
| Patchcords | EVC patchcords | EVW patchcords | EVT patchcords | EVF patchcords | EVM patchcords |
| Blocks & wirables | EVC wirables EBC wiring blocks |
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EBT wiring blocks | EVF wirables | |
| Specialized connectors | ETHERNET CAN ATEX L-code power |
ETHERNET L-code power |
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Connection technology
3D interactive model - standard cable features
Example I4.0 architecture - Connectivity hardware
