Balluff Expands Power Cable Offerings with M12 Connections

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Balluff Inc., a leading industrial automation company, has expanded its power cable portfolio to include M12 S-coded and L-coded power cables. These new cables are designed to deliver reliable power to field I/O systems, including Balluff's latest I/O-Link master blocks. The compact, high-performance cables complement Balluff's field I/O architecture by providing robust, space-saving power delivery for distributed control panels, I/O hubs, and smart automation components.

Why it matters

The smaller M12 form factor of these new power cables reduces footprint and enables greater layout flexibility compared to traditional 7/8-inch connectors, making them well-suited for complex optical sensors, smart cameras, and other compact sensing devices in modern automation environments where cable routing and connector clearance are limited.

The details

Balluff's new M12 power cables come in both S-coded and L-coded variants, providing purpose-built solutions for delivering reliable power to the latest generation of field I/O systems and smart automation components. These compact, high-performance cables complement Balluff's existing field I/O architecture, enabling robust, space-saving power delivery for distributed control panels, I/O hubs, and other automation equipment.

• Balluff announced the expansion of its power cable portfolio on February 18, 2026.