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Compared to household plugs and sockets, industrial connector materials provide a connection to the electrical mains that can handle higher voltages and currents. They are typically utilized in polyphase systems with high currents or when environmental hazards necessitate protection.
Polyphenylene sulfide (PPS), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polybutylene terephthalate (PBT), polycyclohexyl enedimethylene terephthalate (PCT), liquid crystalline polymer (LCP), FR-4, and polyimide are some of the common materials utilized in the production of connector housings.
Industrial outlets may be covered in waterproofing sleeves or weatherproof covers, or they may be interlocked with a switch to keep an energized plug from being accidentally disconnected.
Some kinds of connectors are approved for use in dangerous places like coal mines and petrochemical plants, where there might be flammable gas. Since three-phase loads like motors do not require the neutral, almost all three-phase power plugs have an earth (ground) connection.
The earth and the three phases are the only four prongs on these plugs. The L21-30 (30 A) and L21-20 (20 A) are two examples of neutral sockets with five pins each for earth, neutral, and the X, Y, and Z phases, respectively.
Even though there are international standards for some types of power plugs and sockets, each country may have its own set of rules and standards. For instance, small mains plugs may not use the same color scheme for wires.
The Global Industrial Connector materials market accounted for $XX Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to reach $XX Billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of XX% from 2024 to 2030.
The first phase of Turck’s redesigned M12 connectors and receptacles for factory, logistics, and process automation has been launched, according to the company, which is a manufacturer of sensors, connectivity, and Fieldbus technology.
A patented torque sleeve is included in the new design, making it easier to install each cordset and improving its ability to keep contaminants out. Additionally, it offers enhanced vibration performance.
Safe and dependable communication between systems and machines is essential in logistics, automotive and mobile equipment manufacturing, and other industries. This M12 of the next generation helps to make sure that industrial communication is safe even in tough applications. There are currently straight/right-angle, male/female, 3/4/5-pole configurations that are unshielded, 18-24 AWG, and there are additional configurations that are available.
The patented design gives users tactile feedback by causing them to feel a snap when the sleeve is turned, indicating that the minimum torque is reached. This ensures that the product will not be disconnected by accident, that the cordsets and receptacles will remain free of contaminants like dust, oil, and water, and that crucial signal transmission will continue. This design has received certifications from UL 2238, CE, and CSA, in addition to IEC IP67, IP68, IP69K, NEMA 1, 2, 4, 6P, and 12
