In most industrial systems, connectors are required to transmit signals from the cables to other devices or parts of the machinery. These connectors need to be extremely robust. They should be able to withstand extreme conditions, while still ensuring that the connection is not compromised at any point.
Connectors that are easy to install and maintain are highly desirable in industrial applications. Since temperatures can be harsh and moisture can be an impediment to the electronic equipment, heavy-duty connectors are preferred. The connectors could be also exposed to vibrations and shock from the machinery and/or other solid or liquid impurities. Hence, rugged design with a secure casing that is watertight and dust-resistant is ideal.
How to know whether a connector is robust enough?
Every connector comes with an IP (Ingress Protection) rating, which tells just how impermeable it is to external solid and liquid impurities. For industrial systems that are prone to high moisture or high-dust environment, connectors with a high IP rating become extremely critical in order to maintain the integrity of the connections.
Attributes of a connector that can be used in Industrial Applications.
When going for connectors to be used in industrial applications, look for the below attributes:
- Waterproof and dust-resistant
- Shock-resistant
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Compact size
- Durable
- Should work in high-pressurized or vacuum conditions
- Able to withstand extreme temperatures
- Hermetically sealed and a good IP rating
Types of Industrial Connectors:
With increased automation in industrial applications, the demand for reliable connectors is on the rise. Bulgin provides highly efficient industrial connectors with plastic or metal encasing. Circular connectors that are used for industrial applications include:
These miniature circular connectors find their use in automotive, process control, commercial electronics, and instrumentation applications.
These efficient connectors come with high environmental protection and are easy to install. They are ideal for use in process control, industrial machinery, and factory automation applications.
One of the most reliable connectors with an extremely low failure rate, the M12 series connectors are great for sensor connections. They can also be used for Fieldbus connections.
Robustly designed IP67 rated connectors, the M23 series can withstand voltages up to 200V and currents up to 8A. They are ideal for industrial automation applications where the environmental conditions can be extreme.
These are miniature power connectors that provide great flexibility due to their compact size and lightweight. At the same time, they are quite robust and reliable, too. They can be used for power or signal connections in medical, infrastructure, and automotive applications.
With IP68 and IP69K ratings, these connectors are able to withstand extreme conditions including high-pressure water jets. The ones with plastic casing can also be submerged in saltwater.
Standard Series USB Connectors
Standard series connectors have USB 2.0 performance. Environmentally sealed, waterproof, and dustproof, these connectors offer a reliable solution for industrial applications.
Industrial Applications where connectors are needed.
With industrial applications becoming more sophisticated, they need components that are efficient, reliable, as well as long-lasting. Thus, the demand for good quality connectors is high. Some of the Industrial Applications where Bulgin’s connectors can be used are:
- Automation Industries: Industrial automation is on the rise since it saves time and other resources while increasing efficiency. Bulgin provides components that are used in applications such as industrial robotics, packaging plants, food processing lines, process control systems, etc.
- Instrumentation & Measurement: Accurate measurement systems are critical for many industrial processes. For the measurement systems to work well, their connection to the power source as well as to other components should be secure and reliable.
- Tools & Machinery: Tools and machinery in industrial environments are susceptible to extreme conditions, shocks, vibrations, etc. Thus, the connectors being used should be robust enough to withstand harsh conditions while still being reliable and durable.
- Pharmaceutical Industries: Pharmaceutical industries need connectors which can be safely sterilized, are watertight, and dustproof.
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