Product Overview
Murrelektronik M8 3-Pole Straight Male Field-Wireable Plug 7000-08321
Condition
Unused new old stock (NOS) in original manufacturer packaging with printed technical data and wiring diagrams. Hardware components are complete and unassembled inside the factory bag.
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Product Overview
Murrelektronik part 7000-08321-0000000 (MOSA M8 series) is a straight male 3-pole circular sensor connector designed for fast field installation. Using insulation displacement connection (IDC / HARAX) technology, it allows quick termination of sensor and actuator cables without wire stripping or soldering.
Key Features
- M8 male straight threaded coupling with knurled metal locking ring
- 3-pole contact arrangement rated up to 32 V AC/DC and 4 A per contact
- Field-wireable HARAX insulation displacement termination (IDC)
- Accepts conductor cross-sections from 0.25 mm² to 0.50 mm² (24 to 20 AWG)
- Fits cable outer diameters from 4.0 mm to 5.1 mm with wire insulation diameters from 1.2 mm to 1.6 mm
- IP67 environmental protection rating when fully assembled and mated
- cURus recognized industrial component
Applications
- Replacing damaged M8 sensor plugs directly on the plant floor without pulling new continuous cable runs
- Terminating custom-length sensor leads on automated packaging, conveyor, or CNC machinery
- Wiring DIY automation rigs, micro-PLC sensor networks, or custom 3D printer and robotics harnesses
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this connector require soldering or wire stripping?
No. The HARAX IDC mechanism cuts through the wire insulation as the threaded housing is torqued down, making reliable electrical contact without preliminary stripping or soldering.
What wire types work with this connector?
It supports stranded conductors between 0.25 mm² and 0.50 mm² (24 to 20 AWG) with PVC, PP, or TPE insulation diameters between 1.2 mm and 1.6 mm.
Can this connector be rewired if the cable needs replacement?
Yes. The manufacturer specifies up to 10 reconnection cycles when using the same wire gauge, trimming off the previously terminated wire ends before reassembly.
Why buy this individual connector instead of a bulk contractor pack?
When an automated line halts due to a pinched sensor lead, you need the exact industrial-grade connector immediately without buying a carton of fifty. You get a verified, original Murrelektronik component ready for installation. Shipping is $8 flat rate, free on orders over $28, and orders leave our Idaho warehouse the same or next business day.
Nothing beats fixing an industrial sensor connection right on the machine without hauling out a soldering iron. This German-engineered plug gets your line back in motion before the shift ends.
