HARTING has over 70 years’ experience of producing robust industrial connectors. From the very beginning, the focus was always on developing a product which would be easy to handle, durable and adaptable for a range of uses. Another important consideration was an ethos of continuous innovation, which gives users reliable solutions even as markets and industries evolve.
For example, using connectors in control panels for production and manufacturing has always involved a complex and time-consuming installation process. What’s more, companies now need the ability to change the configuration of their connections quickly and efficiently in order to offer their customers the flexibility of modular manufacturing.
As a result, HARTING have developed the Han-Eco® B, a new series of hoods and housings available in a range of designs including bulkhead, surface mount and cable-to-cable. They are manufactured from high-performance polyamide plastic, which offers IP65 protection and complies with standards IEC 61948 and EN 45545-2. In addition, the hoods and housings are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications, thanks to their resistance to environmental impacts.
A big advantage of using Han-Eco® B in control panels is the time-savings that can be achieved, thanks mainly to the ability to rear mount inserts. Engineers no longer have to install cables through the bulkhead mounted housing before assembling the contact inserts. Instead, pre-assembled inserts can be directly snapped into the housing from the rear, simplifying cabinet assembly and saving you time and money. This development also gives you the flexibility to pre-assemble the switch cabinet units and cable harnesses separately if you wish, further improving efficiency and time-savings.
Both monobloc and modular inserts can be inserted into the Han-Eco® B housings, the latter in combination with the Han-Modular® hinged frame, giving you an unparalleled choice of data, signal and power options. Furthermore, the Han-Eco® B is entirely compatible with standard metal Han® B housings, meaning both variants can be integrated into your production equipment.
Transportation is another industry which can benefit from the innovations offered by these new lightweight connectors. Manufacturers are striving to minimise energy consumption in order to improve efficiencies, and switching from metal connectors to Han-Eco® B allows you to achieve substantial weight savings of up to 50%. By using lightweight components, it’s possible to deliver cost savings by reducing the energy consumption per passenger-mile.
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