Harting - Which joining technique best suits my industrial application?

On-site assembly? HARTING offers the solution

In many industries, field connection technologies are essential for electrical connections. These technologies are crucial during different phases of the machinery life cycle, such as installation, repair, expansion or modification. They provide the flexibility to make decisions on the design and placement of interfaces on site and to quickly restore electrical and data connections.

Different field connection techniques

Field connections can take various forms, including screw terminals, axial screw connections, spring clamps, Press-In techniques and insulation-displacement contacts (IDC). These methods require little preparation and can be carried out on site with minimal tools and materials.

1. Screw terminals: The oldest technology is the screw terminal, where a screw is placed vertically on the contact input and a plate presses against the wire as it is tightened. Although simple, this method can be slow and vary in reliability due to inconsistent torque and clamping force.
2. Axial Screw Connections: This alternative to crimp technology offers space-saving handling of larger conductor cross-sections up to 185 mm². A torque spanner is sufficient to screw the tapered screw axially into the contact, ensuring low contact resistance and reliable connection.
3. Spring clamps: These clamps reduce wiring time and require few tools. The spring clamps can be supplied closed or open, with the wire easily inserted and firmly clamped.
4. Press-In Technology: This is a further development of the spring clamps, where the conductor is pressed into the contact chamber with minimal force. HARTING's Han-Modular® connectors use this technology, which can reduce assembly time by up to 30%.
5. IDC Technology: This solderless technology offers a fast and reliable connection between wires and contacts. IDC connectors from HARTING are designed to be used without special tools, ensuring secure data, signal and power transfers.

These connection technologies from HARTING offer efficient and reliable solutions for various industrial applications, significantly simplifying installation and maintenance processes.

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