As customers demand more intelligent and adaptable machinery, machine builders are increasingly seeking solutions that allow them to embrace flexible production. In answer, HARTING UK, manufacturer of industrial connection technology, introduces a versatile range of cabling and connector solutions.
The Han-Modular® series from HARTING allows machine builders to create a flexible and versatile solution by combining individual inserts for different transmission media into standard-sized industrial connector housings, enabling a wide range of customisable combination options.
With the new Han-Modular® Domino range, machine builders have even more options, thanks to space savings of up to 50%. In addition, by dividing the mating face in two, even larger contacts can be accommodated, allowing power, signal, data or compressed air to be combined in one module, reducing the total number of interfaces required.
As a result, difficult to reach assembly areas can be equipped more efficiently or opened up for assembly. With the addition of the new Domino range, there are now over 250 modules to choose from and many thousands of potential combinations available, increasing design flexibility. They are also compatible with standard components of the Han-Modular® series so they can be easily integrated into existing systems and machinery.
In addition, the Han-Eco® range allows machine builders to pre-assemble and mount inserts into housings from the rear, rather than the traditional method of installing cables through the bulkhead before assembling the contact inserts. This method gives users the flexibility to pre-assemble the switch cabinet units and cable harnesses separately.
Han-Eco® is manufactured from high-performance polyamide plastic, which complies with standards IEC 61948 and EN 45545-2. The range offers IP65 protection and substantial weight savings compared to traditional metal housings. In addition, the hoods and housings are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications and are entirely compatible with standard metal Han® housings, meaning both variants can be integrated into existing production equipment.
HARTING solutions are characterised by an efficient plug & play system, which eliminates errors by ensuring plug-in security with the help of coding. They offer the largest variety of termination technologies on the market and have now expanded this portfolio with the new Han® Push-In range.
The connection technology behind the Han® Push-In represents a refinement of the cage connection method, which is particularly well suited to field termination thanks to its speed and ease of use. It allows fast and uncomplicated assembly of connectors whilst ensuring consistent quality and robustness. As a result, assembly times in the field are reduced by up to 30%.
Han® Push-In allows machine builders to assemble several conductor variations, ranging from stranded conductors to conductors with ferrules (insulated and uninsulated) and solid conductors. Combined with a wide selection of inserts from the Han® portfolio, customers now enjoy a wide range of connectivity solutions.
Alongside standard connectors, HARTING also design and build custom cable assemblies, with custom cable lengths and a range of plastic or metal housings. All customised products are built at HARTING’s manufacturing facility in Northampton and are based on market-leading connectors from the extensive HARTING range.
Services include installing components, efficiently routing cable harnesses and fabrication. To assist machine builders further, HARTING’s in-house design team can create a 3D CAD visualisation of the build beforehand to ensure absolute accuracy before manufacturing begins.
The HARTING manufacturing facility holds ISO 9001 certification for Quality Management, the ISO 14001 Environmental Standard and UL certification for Wiring Harnesses ZPFW2 / ZPFW8.
To learn more about HARTING UK’s manufacturing capabilities and customised solutions, please visit the company’s website.
