Turck, Inc. RKC 4.5T-0.4-RSC 4.5T/S1538 Eurofast Double-Ended Cordset

Turck's RKC 4.5T-0.4-RSC 4.5T/S1538 Eurofast double-ended cordset is a 0.4-meter M12 5-pin extension cable that delivers compact, reliable signal transmission between sensors, actuators, and industrial control systems. It uses M12 Female Straight, A-Coded to M12 Male Straight, A-Coded, 5-pin connectors, with a gray PVC Flexlife Tray Cable jacket (S1538) and 5 × 18 AWG conductors in a 7.6 mm outer diameter. It is rated for 250 V AC/DC and 4 A, with gold-plated brass contacts and a nickel-plated brass coupling nut, and a TPU connector body. When mated, it provides IP68/IP69K protection. Special features include Flexlife, Tray Cable, oil resistance, C-Track approval, and a -40°C cold bend rating. Standards compliance includes UL 2238, CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, CE, RoHS, and UL Listed. Commonly used to extend connections between 5-pin M12 proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, encoders, valve manifolds, remote I/O modules, and PLCs in manufacturing plants. Typical applications cover PLC-controlled machinery, conveyor systems, packaging equipment, robotics, and process automation equipment, including automotive assembly lines and food and beverage processing facilities. Maintenance technicians, OEM machine builders, and system integrators rely on this cordset for equipment replacement, control system retrofits, machine wiring, and automation expansion.