The RJ45 industrial molded connector brings standard Ethernet terminations onto machines, control cabinets and moving equipment. It covers the head styles and locking variants industrial harness builders ask for most: molded straight, elbow and flat heads, vertical and horizontal locking, and a field-terminable assembled version for cables that are cut to length on site.
Head styles and locking variants
The molded range covers three head styles. The straight head is the general-purpose form for inline cable runs. The elbow head turns the cable exit, which helps where the connector sits near a panel wall or inside a crowded enclosure. The flat head is the low-profile option of the range.
Every head style is available with vertical or horizontal locking. The locking variants keep the plug seated under vibration, so connections on moving axes stay in place.
Molded or assembled
Choose the molded version for fixed harnesses produced in volume: the head style and locking direction are set at the factory, so every cable in the batch terminates the same way. Choose the assembled version when cable lengths are cut to length on site — it is field-terminable, so installers fit the plug to the exact run length during installation.
Specification overview
| Interface | RJ45 modular Ethernet interface |
|---|---|
| Head styles | Straight / elbow / flat |
| Locking | Vertical / horizontal locking versions |
| Assembly | Molded, or field-terminable assembled version |
Where it is used
Typical uses are industrial Ethernet links between cameras, controllers, switches and networked machines — anywhere a standard network plug has to live inside a machine or on a moving axis rather than on a desk.
For ports exposed to rain or wash-down, see the RJ45 waterproof industrial connector, a plug-and-socket pair for outdoor and wash-down Ethernet links.
Questions buyers ask before ordering
Molded or assembled — which one do I need?
If your harnesses are built to a fixed length in volume, the molded version gives a repeatable termination. If cables are measured and cut during installation, order the assembled, field-terminable version.
Which locking direction should I choose?
That depends on the port position and the way the cable must leave the connector. Both vertical and horizontal locking versions are in the range; describe the mounting layout in your inquiry and we will confirm the variant.
What should an inquiry include?
The head style (straight, elbow or flat), the locking direction, molded or assembled, the cable type, and your target quantity. These details help the supplier review the requirement and prepare a selection response.
Request this connector
Tell us the head style, locking direction and cable type so we can confirm the RJ45 version for your harness.
