The Han-Modular Flexbox – The Innovation In Modularity
Energy chains are used to supply linearly moved components of machines or facilities; the chains that represent the lifelines of the machines, providing them with energy, data, and signals. The Han-Modular Flexbox, introduced by HARTING, is a new type of interface in the form of a modular system of plastic housings, which saves significantly on time and space. Thus, it is the next dimension of modularity that makes the wiring of machinery and facilities much easier.
This modular housing concept replaces the previous implementation that consisted of multiple individual connections. It offers a single plug-in and disconnection point as a compact overall solution. The housing and other components are made of high-performance plastic, which comply with the applicable standards in terms of fire protection and resistance to environmental influences like water and dust. The screw locks installed ensure tightness. The seals of the cable glands are designed for easy handling, available in cable diameters ranging between 4 to 24 mm. The system is designed to withstand forces in excess of 150 Newton. Thus, the Flexbox is a stand-alone solution that boasts all the features of housing for industrial connectors. With such construction and connection effort, lesser space is required for these housings. Moreover, the height and width of the interface can be flexibly designed by joining multiple housings together in different constellations.
Flexbox eliminates the issue that has been till date seen while replacement or removal of energy chains – time. Things are required to go quickly to minimize a manufacturing system’s downtime. Thus, Flexbox has proven to be a novel interface, especially designed for energy chains. With Flexbox, designers can divide energy chains into flexible segments that are easier to handle and remove. Therefore, the replacement of energy chains becomes a very easy process. In addition, the connector can be easily adapted to the geometry of the energy chain, resulting in significant space savings.
Along with all of the above, HARTING has also succeeded in following the m modularity principle within the housing. Nearly all of the Han-Modular products, which means more than 100 modules for transmitting current, data, and signals, along with compressed air and fiber-optic signals, can be used in the Flexbox. This helps to accomplish endless combination possibilities when it comes to implementing the right interface for an application. As a result, energy chains can be optimally adapted to individual requirements of manufacturing systems.
To sum it up, Han-Modular Flexbox brings with it the following advantages –
- Time and cost optimization – Quick exchange of energy chains via plug & play
- Space saving – Flat housing concept
- Easy expandability – Versatile combination possibilities
- Less downtimes – Low maintenance; less time and costs involved
- Perfect fit – Connector can be adapted to the geometry of the chain
- High flexibility – Energy chain can be easily adapted to individual requirements of manufacturing systems
All in all, the Flexbox modular housing concept replaces the previous practice of numerous individual hard wirings, offering a single interface as a compact overall solution for insertion and removal. For many other such innovative products, get in touch with Alltronix – the leading HARTING distributor in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, and Chennai.
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