Turck U5311-73 Cordset

The Turck U5311-73 RKC 8T-10 Eurofast Single-Ended Cordset is a 10-meter M12 8-pin cordset designed for dependable signal transmission between sensors, actuators, and industrial control systems in PLC-controlled machinery. It features a straight M12 Female, A-Coded, 8-Pin connector on the fixed end and flying leads on the opposite end, with 8 × 24 AWG conductors inside a gray PVC jacket and a 5.69 mm diameter. Rated for up to 75 V and 2 A, it uses gold-plated brass contacts and a yellow TPU connector body, with a cable jacket that supports rugged industrial use. The assembly provides IP68/IP69K protection when mated and is suitable for NEMA 1, 3, 4, 6P enclosures, while offering a cold bend rating down to -40°C and more than 100 mating cycles. Compliance includes IEC 61076-2-101, UL 2238, CSA C22.2 No. 182.3, as well as CE, UKCA, and RoHS, ensuring broad compatibility in international installations. Common applications include automotive manufacturing, packaging machinery, material handling, food and beverage processing, and general process control where reliable 8-pin M12 connectivity is required to link sensors, encoders, vision systems, remote I/O modules, valve manifolds, and PLCs; replacements include Turck RKC 8T-5 (U5311-68), 8T-15 (U5311-78), and 8T-20 (U5311-83).