Heidenhain 291698-04 M23 12-Pin Circular Cable Coupling

Technical Specifications & Overview

The Heidenhain 291698-04 is a high-precision M23 12-pin male circular coupling connector engineered for signal transmission across optical encoders, measuring feedback systems, and industrial motion drives. Designed to establish reliable, low-resistance electrical connections, this standalone coupling component features gold-plated pin contacts and a threaded M23 locking mechanism to maintain signal integrity in demanding industrial environments.

Key Technical Characteristics

• Manufacturer: Heidenhain

• Part Number / ID: 291698-04

• Component Type: M23 circular cable coupling (male)

• Number of Contacts: 12-pin

• Contact Type / Gender: Male pin contacts

• Contact Plating: Gold (Au)

• Locking Mechanism: Threaded M23 coupling connection

• Connection Geometry: Straight orientation

• Clamping/Cable Diameter: Suitable for $8.0\text{ mm}$ cable outer diameter

• Wire Termination: Solder connection (up to $1.00\text{ mm}^2$ / AWG18)

Applications & Industrial Integration

Designed for field assembly, harness repair, and interconnect setup within industrial automation infrastructure, the Heidenhain 291698-04 connector is widely deployed across CNC motion control systems:

• Custom cable assemblies for Heidenhain incremental and absolute rotary/angle encoders

• Feedback signal cabling for linear scales installed on CNC milling machines and lathes

• Servo drive and control cabinet interface interconnections

• Maintenance and replacement of 12-pin M23 encoder feedback extension cables

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