M16 connectors are circular industrial connector with a 16 mm metric threaded coupling (M16 × 1). It is widely used in industrial automation, signal transmission, and power connections where a larger connector and higher pin count are required compared to smaller connectors like M8 or M12.
| Contacts | Rated current |
Voltage | Wire gauge/size | ||
| A/C | D/C | AWG | mm² | ||
| 2 Pins | 7A | 250V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 3 Pins | 7A | 250V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 4 Pins | 6A | 250V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 5 Pins | 6A | 250V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 6 Pins | 5A | 250V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 7 Pins | 5A | 125V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 8 Pins | 5A | 60V | 32V | 18 | 0.75 |
| 12 Pins | 3A | 60V | 32V | 24 | 0.25 |
| 14 Pins | 3A | 60V | 32V | 24 | 0.25 |
| 16 Pins | 3A | 60V | 32V | 24 | 0.25 |
| 19 Pins | 3A | 60V | 32V | 24 | 0.25 |
| 24 Pins | 1A | 60V | 32V | 26 | 0.14 |
Common Applications:
M16 connectors are frequently used in industrial and professional equipment, including:
Industrial automation systems
Sensors and actuators
Motor encoders
Audio equipment
Industrial cameras
Test and measurement instruments
LED lighting systems
Power and signal transmission
In many European industrial devices, M16 connectors are common for multi-pin signal connections.
