Plastics Machinery
Plastics are one of the most utilized materials in the world both commercially and industrially. These materials are used in products ranging from highly sophisticated medical and aerospace equipment to low-tech “throw away” consumer products. Because of the wide global acceptance and use of plastic products, the plastics machinery market is also a global industry with the market leaders having manufacturing and engineering locations worldwide. The machinery manufacturers that will dominate this price sensitive market in the future will be those that are currently focusing on further automating their machinery offerings and moving to plug-and-play modular solutions.
Hot runner mold box Photo courtesy of Fast Heat, Inc.
Plastics processing equipment and machinery manufacturers recognize the benefits of rectangular connector technology over hardwiring and circular style power connectors. Because of the mass amounts of signal needed to for process control, the flexibility of rectangular connectors are the superior choice for this market.
Hot runner temperature controller Photo courtesy of Fast Heat, Inc.
Within the plastics machinery market, especially for hot runner temperature controls. HARTING Han E® and thermocouple connectors are used to provide power and control for critical processes requiring high signal accuracy. Han connectors allow for ease of wiring installation and the ability to connect multiple modular machinery components with pre-made cable assemblies.