What are the functions and connection forms of industrial connectors?

As an electromechanical component, connectors play a huge role in our lives, providing a bridge connecting systems, subsystems or components, transmitting signals or energy, which is an indispensable product of electrical and electronic products, and realizes the integration of this shore and the other shore. Like a bridge, it propels up the entire road. So what are the specific roles of industrial connectors? What is the connection method of the industrial connector? 

The role of industrial connectors

Outdoor switchgear is often exposed to the sun, wind, dust, rain and ice, and industrial connectors provide a secure connection to the control cabinet. On the robot, the connector is also inseparable. Due to the presence of the connector, the robot becomes easier to operate and easier to automate. In the production process, such as 3-5 axis machining center for CNC control, boring, milling, drilling machinery, the multi-axis linkage CNC system can not be separated from the connector, open USB, TCP / IP network DNC processing and data transmission. In addition, lathes, plastic processing machinery, printing presses, metal processing and wood processing machinery, electric cranes, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, food, and beverage processing and packaging machinery use connectors to connect power, signal and data.

The connection function of the connector changes the gap of the large space of the global space, and connects the combination of the large space, thereby realizing the connection between the three-dimensional planes and realizing the unity of the plane. This is the biggest advantage of the connector, which is simple, Convenience. Secondly, the connector is simple and precise. Once it is found to have connection problems, it is easy to repair and replace. Moreover, the connector can be upgraded quickly, and the internal components can be refurbished and replaced. This is a cost-saving and safety guarantee for the entire project. More important meaning. Again, it is easy to repair and upgrade quickly.

There are four main types of connection for industrial connectors:

1.Thread Connection:

Some types of connections are often used for contacts having larger dimensions and electrical connectors that operate in a strongly vibrating environment. This type of connection can be fitted with a fuse that prevents loosening after the connection is completed. The connection form is reliable, but the connection speed is slow.

2. Bayonet Connection:

It is a reliable and fast form of connection and separation. Most of the electrical connectors of the card 121 connection form have a visual display of the correct connection and locking and can be viewed from the small holes in the side of the electrical connector connection nut.

3. Plug & Unplug the Connection Method:

It is a versatile form of connection. When the plug and the socket of the electrical connector are connected and disconnected, the moving direction is usually a reciprocating linear motion, and there is no need to twist and rotate, and only a small working space is required to complete the loading and unloading. Common plug-in connections are available in either ball or pin configurations. Since the connection form has no mechanically labor-saving mechanism, once the insertion is mistaken, the mechanical resistance is significantly increased and can be found in time.

4. The Cabinet Connection Method:

It is an electrical connector used on some devices that require blind connections near the frame. It can make electrical devices lighter and smaller, easier to maintain and more reliable. This type of connection makes it impossible for the operator to feel the connection. It is necessary to design an accurate positioning device to avoid forcibly connecting the mis-inserted electrical connectors together, making mis-insertion impossible. Cabinet-type electrical connectors are usually designed with a floating or resilient contact design to ensure proper connection.