Industrial Automation Connectors and Cables

HARTING offers a comprehensive portfolio of industrial automation connectors and cables designed to meet the rigorous demands of modern industrial environments and the escalating requirements of Industry 4.0. The product range covers everything needed for seamless connectivity, from heavy-duty rectangular connectors (like the Han® series) and circular connectors (M8/M12) to miniaturized industrial Ethernet interfaces (such as the ix Industrial) and single-pair Ethernet (SPE) products. These connectivity solutions are engineered to ensure robust, worry-free operation in harsh settings, providing maximum resistance to dust, liquids, lubricants, and mechanical stress, while also ensuring high immunity to electromagnetic interference (EMC).

Click on the image to see an example of how the HARTING product range facilitates rapid interchangeability of units, minimized set-up times, and flexible, cost-effective expandability for the entire Conveyor System (5). From scalable housing for the Chip Conveyor (1) to secure shield connections in the Electrical Cabinet (2) and weight-optimized miniaturization for the Robot (4). Furthermore, products designed for the HMI (3) meet the need for high packing density and easy service interfaces, ensuring user-friendly operation alongside technical resilience.

A core theme of the portfolio is the enablement of modular and flexible system design. Modular connector systems from HARTING, like Han-Modular, allow engineers to combine different transmission media, such as power, signal, and data, into a single compact connector. This modularity, combined with the quick-connect or plug-and-play design (such as PushPull), significantly reduces installation time, minimizes wiring errors, and boosts uptime by simplifying maintenance and unit interchangeability. The shift from hardwiring to connector-based solutions provides a lower total cost of ownership over the lifespan of the equipment. Furthermore, the focus on miniaturization, exemplified by the ix Industrial being up to 70% smaller and supporting Cat. 6A performance up to 10 Gbit/s, allows for increased packing density in control cabinets and smaller, more multifunctional machinery. The commitment to continuous innovation, including the development of products that improve energy efficiency and support sustainability with bio-based plastics, positions their connectivity solutions at the heart of the next generation of automated and electrified industrial systems from HARTING.