Customised connector and cabling solutions for machine building

Harting has been at the forefront of industrial connectivity for the last 75 years with its Han connectors. This robust range has been supplying machinery, manufacturing, and other industries with the three lifelines of data, signals and power since 1956.

The Han-Modular series allows you 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%. 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, assembly areas which are difficult to reach can be equipped more efficiently or opened up for assembly in the first place. With the addition of the new Domino range there are now over 250 modules to choose from and many thousands of potential combinations available. They are also compatible with standard components of the Han-Modular series so they can be easily integrated into existing systems and machinery.

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.

As well as current developments, Harting is also looking to support machine builders in the future with its Connectivity+ strategy. This involves expanding and improving its digital offerings, including watch lists, digital twins, product documentation and engineering data, helping to enhance the design in process.

Alongside connectors, Harting also designs and builds custom cable assemblies, with standard or custom cable lengths and a range of plastic or metal housings. All customised products are built at their manufacturing facility in Northampton and are based on market-leading connectors from the extensive Harting range, including the Han-Eco and Han-Modular.

Services include installing components, efficiently routing cable harnesses and fabrication. To further assist you, an in-house design team can create a 3D CAD visualisation of your 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.