binder USA’s New M12 K- and L-Coded Panel Mount Parts Meet UL 2237 Standards for North America

binder USA announced the addition of K- and L-coded panel mount parts that meet the UL 2237 standard for North American power applications. The new parts are available within binder's 824/823 product series. This includes 5-pin male and female panel mount parts featuring screw locking with a protection level of IP68. Power supply components used in control cabinets in North America must meet UL 2237 standards, which specify testing guidelines for connectors, cables, cable glands, and fuse elements. This includes the Ground Bond Test, which requires the PE path (protection earth) to withstand a current of 190 A for the wire gauge AWG16, or 300 A in the case of AWG14, for four seconds without interruption. AC applications also require an abnormal-overload test to be carried out at 1.5 times the rated current, during which the PE path fuse must not blow, as well as an additional connection of the PE pin to the component housing.

CAMARILLO, CA, November 1, 2023 - binder USA announced the addition of K- and L-coded panel mount parts that meet the UL 2237 standard for North American power applications. The new parts are available within binder's 824/823 product series. This includes 5-pin male and female panel mount parts featuring screw locking with a protection level of IP68.


Power supply components used in control cabinets in North America must meet UL 2237 standards, which specify testing guidelines for connectors, cables, cable glands, and fuse elements. This includes the Ground Bond Test, which requires the PE path (protection earth) to withstand a current of 190 A for the wire gauge AWG16, or 300 A in the case of AWG14, for four seconds without interruption. AC applications also require an abnormal-overload test to be carried out at 1.5 times the rated current, during which the PE path fuse must not blow, as well as an additional connection of the PE pin to the component housing.

Applications for binder's new M12 components include the AC and DC power supply of automation components used in electrical and plant engineering, as well as industrial controls.

Key features include:
• binder series: 823 and 824
• Locking system: screw
• Mating cycles: >100
• Pin count: 5-pin (4+PE, 4+FE)
• K-coding (pin count 4+PE)
• L-coding (pin count 4+FE, functional earth)
• Termination: single wires, THR
• Wire gauge: AWG16, AWG14
• Protection degree: IP67, IP68
• UL 2237
• DIN EN 61076-2-111

For additional information, visit www.binder-usa.com.


Media Contact

Paul Pulkowski
Marketing Manager, binder USA
paul.pulkowski@binder-usa.com
Tel: 805.437.9925

Featured Product

Improve productivity and achieve consistent, high-quality welds with mechanized welding solutions.

Improve productivity and achieve consistent, high-quality welds with mechanized welding solutions.

We have the right welding system for every application. Our solutions are the ultimate in precision and efficiency, meeting the full scope of requirements for quality and reliability in tank, vessel, and pipeline construction in particular. We also offer custom solutions that stand up to any challenge. Working with our mechanized circumferential welding systems, you can weld components of very different sizes and weight classes-thanks to systems ranging from compact welding cells for smaller components through to robust systems for heavy workpieces. Cutting-edge technology and premium materials deliver top results, making our welding systems incredibly versatile, simple to use, and easy to maintain. Even welds, high process stability, and less rework are just a few of the advantages-and you can benefit too.