M8 cable assemblies

Custom M8 Cable Assemblies

Drury Interconnect builds custom M8 cable assemblies for industrial automation, sensors, actuators, controls, robotics, machinery, and specialized equipment, from single prototypes to low volume production.

Configurations

M8 assembly options

Compact industrial M8 cables built around your length, connector, and application requirements.

  • Custom cable lengths
  • Male and female connectors
  • Straight and right angle configurations
  • Single ended assemblies
  • Double ended assemblies
  • Flying leads
  • Custom connector combinations
  • PVC and PUR cable options where appropriate
  • Shielded configurations where required
  • Prototype quantities
  • Low volume production
  • Replacement cable applications
  • Overmolding available by request

M8 cable assembly details

Building the right M8 cable

Applications for M8 cable assemblies

M8 connectors are common where space is tight: proximity and photoelectric sensors, small actuators, valve connections, compact automation cells, robotics end of arm tooling, and machine controls. An M8 sensor cable or M8 actuator cable is often the link between a device and an I/O block or controller.

Custom length M8 assemblies

Standard catalog cables often come in fixed lengths that leave excess cable to coil and tie off, or fall short. Custom length M8 cables are built to the length your machine layout actually needs.

Straight and right angle connectors

Straight connectors suit open mounting areas, while right angle connectors help where clearance is limited or the cable needs to exit in a specific direction. Orientation is confirmed during quoting.

Male and female configurations

Assemblies can be built with male or female connectors to mate with the device, receptacle, or extension involved in your application.

Single ended cables and flying leads

A single ended M8 cable assembly has a connector on one end and prepared flying leads on the other, typically for wiring into terminal blocks, junction boxes, or control panels.

Double ended cable assemblies

Double ended assemblies have connectors on both ends for device to device or device to distribution connections, including extension and adapter style cables.

Shielding and cable jacket considerations

Shielding may be needed where electrical noise is a concern. Jacket choice depends on flexing, oils, coolants, washdown, and temperature in the operating environment.

PVC and PUR options

PVC and PUR jacketed cables are both used with M8 assemblies where appropriate. The right choice is discussed against your application rather than assumed.

Prototype and low volume requirements

A prototype M8 cable assembly can be built in small quantities for development, testing, or a first machine, with support for smaller production runs afterward.

Replacement cable assemblies

When an M8 replacement cable is needed for existing equipment, a sample, part number, or photographs help identify connector style, length, and wiring.

Quoting

What we need to quote an M8 cable

Connector coding, pin count, conductor requirements, shielding, cable jacket, orientation, environmental requirements, and electrical requirements are confirmed for each project.

  • Connector coding
  • Pin count
  • Male or female ends
  • Straight or right angle
  • Cable length
  • Single or double ended
  • Conductor requirements
  • Shielding needs
  • Cable jacket
  • Environment and electrical requirements
  • Quantity
  • Required delivery date

Configuration is confirmed during quoting

Specific codings and connector configurations are not assumed to be stocked. Final materials and components are confirmed during quoting based on your application.

Frequently asked questions

M8 cable assembly questions

Can you build custom length M8 cables?

Yes. Custom lengths are one of the most common reasons buyers contact us. Tell us the length you need along with connector details.

Can you build from an existing cable sample?

You can send an existing sample, part number, or photographs. We will review it with you to confirm the connector, wiring, and cable details before quoting.

Can one end terminate in flying leads?

Yes. Single ended M8 assemblies with flying leads can be quoted. Let us know the lead length and any stripping or termination needs.

Can you support prototype quantities?

Yes. Prototype and small quantity orders are a core focus, including single pieces for development and validation.

What information should I send for a quote?

Send whatever you have: drawings, connector part numbers, samples, photos, length, quantity, and application details. Incomplete information is fine to start.

Request an M8 cable quote

Send a drawing, sample, part number, or application description and we will review it with you.