Industry

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Industrial components

Industry 4.0 has marked the new era in manufacturing where digitalisation and connectivity play the main roles. For products that fit into this modern standard, it is important to choose the right components and technologies used to build a smart and efficient production environment.

Connectors in Industry 4.0

Contactor are central to Industry 4.0 as they are enablers of electrical connections and data flows between different systems and components. Below is an overview of common types of connectors in the Swelex product catalogue:

Board-to-Wire connectors
Board-to-wire connectors connect circuit boards to cables, thereby integrating sensors and actuators with control systems:

  • Header contacts
  • IDC contacts

Wire-to-board connectors

Wire-to-board connectors connect cables directly to circuit boards, ensuring data and power transfer:

  • Crimp contacts
  • Plug-and-socket connectors

Board-to-board contactor
Board-to-board connectors are used to connect different printed circuit boards within one device. It enables compact design and efficient signal transmission.

  • Mezzanine connectors
  • Edge connectors

Wire-to-Wire contactors
Wire-to-wire connectors link cables within a system and are essential for flexibility and easy reconfiguration.

  • Terminal block
  • Splice sleeves

IX contacts

IX connectors are compact but powerful and designed for high-speed data transmission, which is essential for modern industrial applications:

  • High-speed data transfer
  • Robustness

More than connectors: connectivity and monitoring technologies

To fully realise the potential of Industry 4.0 requires efficient connectivity and advanced monitoring technologies. Here are some key aspects:

Wifi and Networks

  • Wi-Fi: Using Wi-Fi enables wireless communication between machines and systems. It is particularly useful in dynamic production environments.
  • Ethernet: Provides a stable and high-capacity connection for fixed installations where high data transfer and reliability are necessary.
  • 4G/5G: Mobile networks enable broadband communication over large areas, which is ideal for remote monitoring and control of equipment in remote locations.

Technology for Monitoring

  • IoT sensors: These sensors collect data on temperature, pressure and vibration and send the information to centralised systems for analysis and decision-making.
  • SCADA systems: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems enable real-time monitoring and control of industrial processes, improving efficiency and reducing the risk of downtime.
  • Edge Computing: By processing data close to the source, the system can react faster and more efficiently, which is important for applications that require low latency.

Industrial components at Swelex

Contact Gunnar Arvidsson at Swelex for more information or if you have any questions!

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