Safety, durability and functionality –
Connector Technology
Whether plug connections, terminal strips, sockets or screw fasteners - without the hidden components in
devices, for example from WECO, almost all machines in industry would come to a standstill. Unconditional
functionality, high quality requirements, robustness and safety are at the top of the list. Also, the
price/performance ratio must be right.
In modern production environments, machinery makes up a large part of the investment budget. The equipment must
be stable, robust and durable so that a capital investment pays off in the medium to long term.
The quality of all parts must be excellent - right down to the plug and screw connections, sockets or terminal strips. “Manufacturers expect these components to be of high quality and to comply with safety standards and norms,” explains Detlef Fritsch, Managing Director of WECO Contact GmbH. “Care and expertise are required in the development and manufacture of the respective components to ensure that production lines do not suddenly come to a standstill.” The key requirements of the industry include first fault tolerance and temperature stability. Plastics used in connectors must be able to withstand high temperatures and be flame-retardant.
In critical environments, high resistance to explosion damage is sometimes also required. It is also necessary for the products to undergo strict testing procedures before they are used.
The quality of all parts must be excellent - right down to the plug and screw connections, sockets or terminal strips. “Manufacturers expect these components to be of high quality and to comply with safety standards and norms,” explains Detlef Fritsch, Managing Director of WECO Contact GmbH. “Care and expertise are required in the development and manufacture of the respective components to ensure that production lines do not suddenly come to a standstill.” The key requirements of the industry include first fault tolerance and temperature stability. Plastics used in connectors must be able to withstand high temperatures and be flame-retardant.
In critical environments, high resistance to explosion damage is sometimes also required. It is also necessary for the products to undergo strict testing procedures before they are used.
Connectors with latching hooks prevent unintentional disconnection in applications
in environments with strong vibrations
in environments with strong vibrations