Pluggable Connector Solutions for Machine Commissioning

Hard wiring a machine on site is slow, and every terminal is another opportunity for a mistake. Pluggable connector solutions from AP Technology let machines be built and tested at base, then split into sections and quickly reconnected at the customer's site. This approach reduces site labour and cuts commissioning time for machine builders and integrators. Pre-terminated, tested cables mean that any fault that does appear is much easier to isolate, as the wiring has already been proven before dispatch. Xtec is a modular system where housings are built from a few basic elements and can be fitted with pins or sockets. Size M23 takes signal inserts of 8 to 19 pole or a 9 pole power hybrid, while size M40 takes 8 and 11 pole power inserts. Coded insulators and coloured rings prevent mis-mating, and fixed length cables make it practical to daisy chain equipment and move it between lines. The crown clamp is a screen termination that gives multipole connectors a coax style EMC connection and IP66/67 sealing.

Fan out the screen, push together, turn in, and the clamp is assembled. There is no cutting of the braid and no twisting of the clamping ring and spacer, so assembly takes less time and the screen connection is more consistent. Based in Hayes with stock held in the UK, AP Technology ships to manufacturers, subcontractors, installers and resellers worldwide. The company is ISO 9001 quality accredited and works from design, sourcing and manufacture through to delivery, so one technical sales team can look after a project from the first question to the final consignment. Need a price or some technical advice on pluggable connector solutions for machine commissioning? Call 020 8848 3074 or email connect@aptechnology.biz with your application details and any part numbers you have.