As a manufacturer specializing in industrial waterproof connectors, our LP12 2-Pin 5A Metal-Plastic Waterproof Connector is built for compact equipment that needs dependable power delivery. We've combined a rugged metal shell with high-grade engineering plastic to give you a connector that holds up in tough conditions without driving up costs. From design through production, we keep things practical and focused on what actually matters in the field.

The question we get most: can a compact connector survive real-world conditions — dust, moisture, repeated plugging? The LP12 2-Pin 5A Metal-Plastic Waterproof Connector does. Metal where you need strength, plastic where you need insulation. It fits as comfortably on a solar panel array as it does inside a control cabinet.We've seen customers in solar and automation come back to this model repeatedly. The M12 size slips right into tight spots, and the snap-lock clicks in solid. We've seen these hold up on moving equipment without shaking loose — which matters more than most people think.
We don't point to one single feature and say "this is it." The reason this connector works so well is that every piece does its job — the shell, the contacts, the seal, the latch. They all pull their weight. Why 2000 cycles? Because we've seen how connectors get treated in the real world — unplugged, plugged back in, swapped around more than any datasheet admits. We kept the termination solder-type so it stays simple. Your techs can wire it up without special tools or a training class.
We picked zinc alloy for the shell and gold-plated copper for the contacts. That combo stays stable even in salty or humid air. The silicone seal gives you genuine IP68 protection when mated, and the 5A/125V rating covers most power jobs without overbuilding things.

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Parameter |
Specification |
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Pin Count |
2-Pin |
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Rated Current |
5A |
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Rated Voltage |
125V |
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Withstand Voltage |
1500V AC |
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Contact Resistance |
< 5.0 mΩ |
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Insulation Resistance |
≥ 500 MΩ |
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Temperature Range |
-40℃ to +80℃ |
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Protection Rating |
IP67 / IP68 (when mated) |
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Mating Cycles |
> 2000 times |
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Housing Material |
Zinc Alloy + High-Performance Engineering Plastic |
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Contact Material |
Gold-plated Copper Alloy |
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Cable Diameter (O.D.) |
Φ5mm - Φ7mm |
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Wire Gauge (AWG) |
22 - 18 AWG |
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Assembly Type |
Soldering |
We don't have to push this connector hard — it finds its own way into projects. Solar combiner boxes, off-grid lighting, street and tunnel lights, factory sensors and control cabinets, traffic signal gear, security cameras. It's not that we designed it for all of these. It's that it's simple enough to work in all of them.
General equipment: medical devices, test instruments, anything that needs a compact waterproof power port.
We don't cut corners in production. Our shop runs advanced injection molding and stamping equipment, and we keep tolerances tight. Every batch goes through electrical and waterproof checks — not random sampling, but real testing. It adds time, but it saves your team from field failures.
The LP12 series carries TUV, CE, and RoHS certifications, and we operate under ISO9001:2015. That means consistent material sourcing, traceable production records, and a quality system that actually gets followed. We don't just print those logos on the box.
Q: Can I use this for both power and signal?
A: This 2-pin version is meant for power (up to 5A). If you need signal, we make the same LP12 series in 3 to 8-pin configurations — just ask.
Q: IP67 vs IP68 — what's the real difference?
A: Both are dust-tight. IP67 handles temporary immersion. IP68 handles continuous immersion under specified conditions. Ours hits IP68 when properly mated.
Q: Samples available?
A: Yes. Reach out to our sales team, tell them what you're working on, and we'll get samples to you.
Q: Can you customize these?
A: Definitely. Different colors, cable assemblies, custom packaging — we do that regularly. Just let us know what you need.

For specs, custom requests, or samples of the LP12 2-Pin 5A Metal-Plastic Waterproof Connector, drop us a line at nick@cableinco.com. We'll get back to you within a day — with actual answers, not marketing talk.