What is the reason why connectors are better than hard wiring?

1. Connectors save time and cost compared to hard wiring.

Most industrial equipment contains a large number of wires between its components and subsystems. When an original equipment manufacturer manufactures a product, it is usually assembled at the factory before delivery, and then the system is disassembled, disconnected, and shipped to the end user, where it is reassembled. If all cables need to be hard-wired into the system, then removed, and then rewired in the field, this will be a very time-consuming task.

The pre-assembled connector may ensure that the cable is directly connected to the connector, thereby making the manufacture, installation and maintenance of the device more efficient, economical and reliable. At each stage of the subsequent life cycle of the product, it is easier to cancel the connection and rematch the connector. This reduces the total time for termination and completely removes the need for live termination. All in all, the connector can be used to complete the order, and the installation speed is faster than the usual hard wiring.

2. Connectors are more flexible and easier to maintain than hard wiring.

Through connector-based cabling, you can disconnect components and subsystems with compatible connectors and exchange them with other components as needed, thereby eliminating the time and cost of rewiring each time you move, upgrade, or replace equipment, thereby increasing the flexibility of the system.

This supports the development of a modular trend in the industrial field, which allows the system to be rearranged to perform different plant operations or to be easily disassembled and reassembled during maintenance. In fact, most connectors themselves are modular, and users can be configured to accommodate combinations of transmission media with different voltages, thereby reducing the total number of cables and connectors required.

3. Connectors are easier to remove the risk of contamination than hard wiring.

Sensitive electronic equipment designed for harsh industrial environments is usually placed in a waterproof and dustproof enclosure to prevent adverse production factors. However, if re-wiring is required for installation and maintenance, these cabinets need to be opened to terminate the cables, which may increase the immediate risk of contamination during the wiring process, but the risk of damage or incorrect setting of the enclosure seal when completed is greater, resulting in the possibility of contaminants entering the enclosure, accumulating over time and eventually causing contamination and serious damage to the equipment.

The use of connectors can remove this risk because the connectors will be in and out of the cabinet, but pre-assembled connectors designed for harsh environments are sealed around the connector body and to some extent around the connection area itself to protect the terminals from intrusion, vibration and harsh temperatures. If any contamination occurs, it will contaminate the connector, not the electrical/electronic equipment inside the housing.

The error of the connector is smaller than that of the hard wiring.

In addition to the obvious disadvantages of hard wiring in terms of processing time, wiring errors may also cause unexpected costs during installation or maintenance. The use of connectors will reduce the skill of the installer or maintenance personnel, and will not cause damage due to wiring errors.

5. Connectors cause less waste than hard wiring.

The connector reduces unnecessary waste of a series of materials, such as expensive cables (shortened by repeated rewiring) and other electrical consumables (such as crimp terminals), which will gradually increase over time.