October 2019

Themachine building sector continues to evolve quickly as newmanufacturingmachinery becomes ever more intelligent and adaptable tomeet the demands of industries. As a result, customers are increasingly looking towards solutions which allow them to embrace flexible production schedules and new innovations. At HARTING, we are constantly refining and updating our product range to keep pace with the latest developments. Using connectors in switch cabinets was, until recently, a complex challenge which required substantial effort. However, using the Han-Eco® B, you can now pre- assemble and rear mount the inserts into the housing from the rear, rather than the traditional method of installing cables through the bulkhead before assembling the contact inserts. This method not only saves time and money, it also gives you the flexibility to pre-assemble the switch cabinet units and cable harnesses separately. Adaptability like this is key within manufacturing. As businesses embrace more flexible production processes, the ability to quickly attach and detach connectors is vital if we are to avoid costly production downtime. One solution is the PushPull V4 Industrial, a robust and resilient range which comes with additional IP65 / 67 protection covers, meaning you’re safeguarded from total dust ingress and water. The beauty of the PushPull lies in the sheer variety of inserts available. This means you can easily find the right interface for every application, whether that be data, signals, power or even fibre optics. What’s more, the ‘click and mate’principle makes changing the configuration of connections straightforward. Choice is also a key benefit of the Han-Modular® range; with a portfolio of over 100 different inserts, you can create and produce a bespoke connector for your specific applications. Using our online configurator tool, simply select three inputs (contacts, voltage and current) to generate the first possible solution. You’ll benefit from an onscreen 3D visualisation of the current configuration and you can download all documentation, including STP files, with a single click. Another key trend within machine building is that of miniaturisation. As machinery and equipment becomes more compact and complex, connectors take up more of the available space. HARTING has recognised and responded to this issue by producing the Han® 1A, a compact interface which requires up to 30% less space than the Han® 3A. Much like the PushPull, it employs a system of modular inserts, making it extremely versatile. As a plug-in connection consisting of a maximum of twelve different contacts, it provides an efficient solution for connecting tools and smaller machine modules such as heating and cooling units, fans, control terminals, drives and vibration conveyors. HARTING’s compact solutions don’t stop with the 1A; the ix Industrial® is a miniaturised, robust replacement for the RJ45 with a 70% smaller PCB socket, meaning it can be used on much smaller devices. In a further space-saving development, the ix combines both power supply and data transmission into a single interface. Whilst it’s vital to keep pace with changing industry developments, the reliability of new products is of key importance. By undertaking rigorous testing of IPx protection, mating reliability, robustness, vibration resistance and EMC safety, you can rest assured that all critical factors have been assessed and production completed to the highest standards. As a result, users can rely on powerful and proven systems that are designed precisely for their applications. Innovative HARTING solutions future-proof machine building COMPANY PROFILE . To learnmore about our products and solutions, please visit www.harting.comor email salesUK@HARTING.com The Han-Modular® range has a portfolio of over 100 different inserts Changing the configuration of connections is easy with the PushPull V4

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