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Getting the most from your DIN connector selection

Industrial DIN connectors (EN175301-803, previously DIN 43650) are used in a vast array of hydraulic, pneumatic and process valve applications in industries such as rail, off-highway, and medical.

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Many users buying and incorporating these connectors into their machine designs may be missing out on valuable opportunities to save both time and money via their product choices. Against the backdrop of today’s hyper-competitive markets, there are multiple ways design engineers can extract more value from industrial DIN connectors.

Issues with manual wiring

When brought in the field wireable type (Forms A, B & C), the connector and cable need to be manually wired. The duration of that process is a clear variable, depending on the skill and speed of the associated operative.

The operative needs to measure and cut the cable length, disassemble the connector, wire the pins, and then re-assemble the connector. This will typically take several minutes, with associated costs directly dependent on the skill and dexterity of the operator, but will run into pounds, not pence.

The human element of the manual wiring process is always vulnerable to assembly error and the ramifications can be more than just purely financial. Substandard products can have a detrimental effect on your company’s reputation, potentially jeopardising customer relationships and opening the door to your competition.

Read the full article in DPA's October issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.