There is no doubt that connectors have more advantages than hard wiring. Moreover, more and more equipment manufacturers find that connectors are relatively more economical and practical after comparing the costs of the two wiring methods.
After data investigation, it was found that for the factory process automation and control system, a large number of equipment manufacturers began to switch from point-to-point (hard) wiring to connector-based cable components. Using a connectivity solution can reduce unit costs and improve productivity It can quickly complete orders and installations. Due to the increasing pressure on profits, many OEMs take profits as one of their goals. For most of their customers, the obvious advantage of connectors in hard wiring is to use and maintain equipment at a lower total cost.
First, connectors are more flexible and valuable
Connector based cabling is better than hard wiring in the life cycle of each stage of the product. The connector layout complements the modular mechanical design. Modular, the equipment and plant system are composed of interrelated functional modules, which is more economical and efficient than the traditional single design method. Standard components, such as control panel, motor assembly and distribution box, can be pre-installed, and the predictor and connector are plugged together during final assembly. Prefabricated connector wiring assemblies allow accurate and repeatable measurement of cable length. The connector-based wiring harness connection can be completed by low-income workers or contractors without the need for electrician assembly, thus saving costs.
Second, modular design provides great flexibility
The existing connector product portfolio provides users with great flexibility. Connectors have different sizes to choose from, and are made of a series of coated and uncoated metal or plastic, with different cable outlet directions and wiring technologies.
