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.
