Modular #connection #box

Special modular production technique allows clients to order customized #spider distribution box.
The connection box is totally overmolded with thermoplastic polyurethane.
Tools flexibility makes these products application convenient even for small production lots on a wide range of #machinery and #equipment.
Customized configuration can be delivered in quantity of 1 or 20 or 100 or even thousands pieces with very good cost/quality ratio.
Machine manufacturer gets finished items ready for plug and play assembly.
Many standard configurations are available as well.

Spider harnesses connection with plugs, sockets and cables.

Advantages:
1. Optional devices can be connected, if necessary.
2. Easy and quick “plug & play” assembly.
3. Reduction in time wiring and easy maintenance.
4. Significant reduction of weight and overall dimensions.
5. Reduction in number of machinery spare parts.
6. Avoid cable waste during machine assembly.
7. Long life and robustness. Very good cost/quality ratio.

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#Safety #circuits

IP67 electrical signal distributor for Safety Applications

Distributor device and #M12 #connectors with 5 or 8 poles
for application with safety circuits.

• Standard circuits available to connect safety sensors.
• Overvoltage category III, pollution degree 3.
• Yellow body.
• Customized circuit availability.

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How to prevent #connectivity #mistakes

Shield manufactures distribution boxes with M12 connectors that can have different #mating #keys (IEC 61076-2-101 standard); in this way it is not possible to mount connectors in the wrong position. Moreover, to facilitate the assembly visually, connectors may have different colours as well in addition to the key.
Very useful for maintenance when box is positioned in difficult areas or when a connection mistake could cause delays or damages.

Example of distribution box to prevent assembling mistakes.

#Coloured and/or A-B-C-D-P coded #M12 connectors

M12 - #IEC 61076-2-101 #connectors can be supplied with many different key codings to prevent assembly and maintenance mistakes.
Numbers of poles: from 2 up to 17.
Differently coloured connectors are also available to help easy matching, when plugs and sockets are positioned in difficult places for the operator.

Plugs and sockets to avoid error assembly.

#Electronic #Box for lighting information

This modular box can contain easily electronic components and lighting signals.

Distribox is a distribution box which can be also used to contain #lighting arrows or coloured #signals.
Distribox series is modular and dimensions can be according to customer’s project.
Advantages:

• Small dimensions
• Weightless
• Good water proof
• High efficiency
• Low consumption
• Design upon request as well

Distribution box for #electrical #cabinet panel

It can be mounted on the front of an electrical panel or cabinet.

Distribox can have a rear cable or a simple rear terminal block.
In this way, the #distribution #box can be mounted on the front of an electrical panel or cabinet.
Available with M12, M8 connectors, female sockets or male plugs.

Y Splitter, #M12-M12 #connector

Splitter useful to join on the same cable the signals coming from 2 different #sensors or to control 2 #electrovalves.
Solutions with direct cable instead of plug or socket connectors are available as well.
 

Splitter allows to use 1 single cable for 2 sensors or 2 valves.
Variants: each connector could be replaced by a cable,
moreover each connector could be male or female type.

#Receptacles

Examples of receptacles for panel applications

#M8, #M12, #M23, 7/8", male plug or female socket, angled or straight for mounting on panel.
Available with unsheathed or sheathed wires, with soldering or for printed circuit contacts.

Extension cord #M12 / #USB

Extension cord with several combination available

#Extension cords are available with the following #connectors at each side:

• USB standard type A or type B connector
• USB micro connector
• M12 male / female and with / without nut connected to the cable shielding.
• Can be used as an adaptor as well

Distribution #Backbone #Chain

Chain made of electrical connections series.
The backbone is usually made with wires of 1,50 mm² or 2,5 mm².
Infinite number of connections.
The distance between 2 connections is upon request. Typically 1 meter.
Each output can be direct cable or connector, male or female, M8 or M12.
Example of application: #Led #illumination.

Each output can be cable or connector.

Distribution box with #input and #output connectors of various sizes

SK3FxPD is a distribution #box family with triple line of output #connectors. The output connectors in the same box may be of different sizes and poles quantity. The control connector is a 7/8" of 14 or 19 or 25 poles (M23 of 12 or 19 poles). Caps for dust protection are available.
Advantages:

• reduction of boxes quantity
• no more need of adaptors
• possibility to prevent connection mistake using different sizes and codings.

Shield distribution box can be an alternative or complementary BUS applications.

No more adaptors! Distribution box can be supplied with input and output connectors of various types.

Top mounting Distribox series

Shield – M12 – M8 Series top assembly distribution box.

Distribution boxes,
top mounting M8 and/or M12 sockets,
from 2 to 15 sockets,
1, 2 or 3 signals each #female socket,
with or without signalling Led,
for #connection of #sensors, #actuators, etc.;
special circuits on request.

Triple exit #connector

Multiple exit cable connector,
to connect up to 3 #sensor switches each socket,
when used with an appropriate
distribution #box.
Application example: sensors connection.

Distribution Box with triple signal M12 connector.

Triple #Distribox

Star shape Distribox,
triple line M12 female sockets,
from 3 to 15 sockets,
for #sensors #electrovalves, etc.

Star shape Distribution Box with M12 angled connectors

#Cable Maximum Voltage Rating and #Mechanical Strength

Tips to choose a cable.
The maximum voltage depends on the material characteristics, the conductor insulation thickness and the outer sheath thickness. The insulation must be sufficiently resistant to prevent even accidental crushing situations, so different uses can have different requirements of project. Norms as UL and CSA (American), IEC (International) and EN (European) set values which are not always equal to each other and sometimes refer only to heavy employment, such as cables for power transmission.

For the transmission of signals inside industrial machinery, it is frequent to use reduced thickness which refers to commercial standards which are not supported by norms, such as cables LiYY and FROR. The advantage of using reduced thickness is particularly evident in the smaller volume occupied by bundles of cables. The reference nominal voltage is generally at least 300 V. On the market there are also low-cost cables in PVC, with extremely reduced thickness, which may not be compatible with the safety standards for specific applications; it is advisable to carefully evaluate the characteristics of the products.
The norm IEC 60204-1 (#Machinery #Safety) recommends the minimum section of the cables according to the application as well, see table 1 on page http://www.shield.net/files/catalogue/support/2.2.pdf. The norm allows smaller sections only if the mechanical protection is sufficiently guaranteed, for example with conduits.

#EN175301-803 connectors

These connectors are also called as #DIN 43650, #ISO 4400, ISO 6952, ISO 15217 electrovalve connectors. They can be made with shielded or unshielded cables, halogen free polyurethane cables, PVC or silicone cables with dynamic or static application. Ratings up to 10A, 250V. Electronics: custom electronic circuit design available. This connector style is also available as field attachable version, with screw terminals or crimp contacts.

7/8" connectors

#Shield manufactures #connectors for industrial #hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical #automation, illumination, trucks and various construction equipments. These photos show 7/8" circular angled and straight connector series with shielded or unshielded cable. The cable materials can be chosen among a wide choice: halogen free, polyurethane, PVC, silicone, etc. Dynamic or static application. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 14, 19, 25 poles.



Gender configurations can be: standard male, female and hybrid male-contacts / female-thread, female-contacts / male-thread. Ratings up to 13A, 600V. IP68 over-molded cables. Clean design.
Receptacle can be supplied with frontal or rear assembly method.