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CABLES & CONNECTORS FEATURE
SAVE ASSEMBLY TIME WITH MODULE CONNECT
At a recent press conference in London, igus discussed Module Connect, its popular modular connector block. Module Connect is a plug and play solution that enables multiple different cables and services to be connected together in just one unit
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raditionally, every power cable, control cable, data, feedback, encoder cable, fibre optic system and pneumatic hose would
need its own connector or fitting. Not only does this mean a huge amount of assembly time, but it can also be a very intricate task. Consolidating multiple cables and services into one space, and connecting these simply, can save up to 80% assembly time, the company claims. Module Connect, igus’s modular connector
block, enables the machine builder and OEM to connect cables and services in just a few steps. This simply clicks together, giving a modern look to any machine as well as providing a true lean improvement. Thanks to the simple modular design, a
unique plug-in/disconnect point can be configured as a single module consisting of several different connector housings. Each housing can be fitted with up to four different connector inserts. The housings can then be joined together, making an almost unlimited number of module variations possible in terms of individual widths and height. Whether you need to connect one cable or nine, the Module Connect will save you installation time, the company states. Of additional benefit, an adapter is available
to connect directly onto any control panel. Furthermore, if there are moving cables or services on a machine then Module Connect can
be integrated directly with the igus energy chain, allowing extremely fast production assembly. Module Connect is the winner of a Red Dot
award. The Red Dot design award is a sought- after mark of quality for a good design.
Module Connect
enables the machine builder and OEM to connect cables and services in just a few steps
igus
www.igus.co.uk/info/modular-connector
CONNECTOR PORTFOLIO HELPS SIMPLIFY THE SELECTION PROCESS
LEMO has launched its enhanced product family portfolio, which will enable customers to swiftly identify the most suitable series for their applications,
ensuring a seamless selection process. According to the company, the new product family portfolio highlights
core series organised into six distinct families based on shared functionality and specific market applications. The six product families include: • ORIGINALS: Configurable solutions tailored to individual needs. • REDEL: Medical preferred solutions designed for reliability and performance. • OPTIMA: Optimised solutions engineered for efficiency. • SUPREME: Extreme solutions built to withstand harsh environments. • SPECIALTIES: Specialised solutions catering to unique requirements. • CABLE SOLUTIONS: Unique cable solutions offering comprehensive connectivity. “We used basically two concepts: the first one was really to focus on the series that sell most; the second was to regroup those series that share similar features and that share similar needs in the market,” explained Wim Vanheertum, head of product marketing.
LEMO
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