Industrial Connectors That Are The Backbone Of Industrial Robots
With the increasing application of robots in industrial production, robot-related technologies have become necessary knowledge for factory technical engineers. The general understanding of industrial robot technology is mainly about common components such as the body, control system, and actuator, but reliable and stable 12v heavy duty connector actually provides important support for robot work.
Basically, heavy duty crimp connectors is used to transmit power and signals between the power supply point and the robot. The connection interface can be inserted into the robot signal controller through the communication controller to connect the robot and the factory internal network. Now the space on the production line is getting more and more compact, and the robots are getting smaller and smaller, especially in high temperature and harsh environments, there are special requirements for connection technology, and the role of heavy duty waterproof electrical connectors is more important. According to different needs, heavy duty 2 pin connector is mainly used in industrial robots:
Use high-integration interfaces to save space:
In the development of new application areas, for example, on assembly lines, robot manufacturers face two challenges: robots need more and more perception sensors. For more complex assembly operations, they must become smaller and more flexible. Advanced heavy duty connector 16 pin can support the development of such robot systems by miniaturization and ensuring shielded data transmission. In addition to transmitting electronic signals, high-density modular interfaces heavy duty connector 5 pin can also transmit compressed air, light waves, and large currents. As a hybrid interface, this heavy duty connector 6 pin replaces the tasks of multiple individual interfaces. In order to make the best use of the space in the connector, the interface density of Han-Modular modular connectors is constantly increasing. For example, the Hand/Handd high-pin connector core has up to 216 pins and transmits power or signals up to 10A/150V. Another example is that 45 high-density modules can provide signals when fully loaded. Other Han modules with higher contact density are also under development.
In order to reduce costs and save space, robots need to reduce the number of interfaces as much as possible. Take the Han72DD commonly used in industrial ovens as an example. When the width is 78 or 85mm, it provides 72 pins and can transmit signals and power. In addition to 55 signal pins (4A/50V), the newly launched HanK32/55 plug-in has 32 power or signal pins (10A/250V), and its size is the same as 72DD. According to the two-in-one principle, the interface in the 10B standard shell is sufficient to meet the needs of industrial robot power and signal control.
Innovative connector designs also help to reduce the height of the robot interface. For example, the Han HP Direct product can be fixed with a flange instead of a housing with a bulkhead. As long as the connection side (usually the one with the common connector) is set on the robot's foot, the overall height can be reduced.
The Han 10 HP Direct offers more space: The shell is almost 2 cm higher than the standard B-type high-structure version. As a result, users can easily insert the new Han K 32/55 with 87 contacts together with the cable into the shell. In addition, the use of fixing screws also provides more space. For users who do not want to use a tool-free locking system, the dense Han-Modular connector, the Han D Quad module, remains a solution for robot interfaces.
Miniaturization to one millimeter:
Valve terminals are an indispensable part of automated pneumatic systems. Existing devices usually use fieldbuses for communication, allowing the integration of various electrical functions. In addition to considering flow, one of the key product features is the need for a compact design. Festo is the inventor of the valve terminal. Today, it has become one of the world's leading suppliers of pneumatic and electrical technology for automation. Festo has developed a new VTUG valve terminal with a stronger and more compact design using the Har-flex PCB connector series.
With its small 1.27 pitch and compact design, the connector saves more space when designing devices. For Festo, it was particularly important that the company could offer the required 30-pin standard products. In fact, the har-flex product series can provide any even number of pins between 6-100. Although it is getting smaller and smaller, the connector is characterized by a high degree of robustness. In addition to the enhanced wall thickness of the plug-in, the side-mounted SMT fixing (compression) option always guarantees a secure connection to the PCB, making the connector ideal for industrial electronic equipment.
