What makes connectors better than hardwiring?

1. Connectors save time and cost over hardwiring. Most industrial equipment contains a large number of wires between its components and subsystems. When an OEM manufactures a product, it is usually assembled at the factory prior to delivery, and then the system is disassembled, disconnected, and shipped to the end user where it is reassembled. This can be a very time-consuming task if all the cables need to be hardwired into the system, then disassembled and then rewired in the field. Pre-assembled connectors ensure that cables are connected directly to the connectors, making the manufacture, installation and maintenance of equipment more efficient, economical and reliable. At each subsequent stage of the product's life cycle, it is easier to cancel the connection and re-mate the connectors. This reduces the total termination time and removes the need for field termination altogether. In short, orders can be fulfilled using connectors that can be installed faster than the usual hard wiring.2. Connectors are more flexible and easier to maintain than hard wiring. With connector-based wiring, you can disconnect components and subsystems with compatible connectors and swap them with other components as needed, increasing system flexibility by removing the time and cost of rewiring every time you move, upgrade, or replace equipment. This supports the growing trend toward modularity in industry, which allows systems to be rearranged to perform different shop floor operations or to be easily disassembled and reassembled during maintenance. In fact, most connectors themselves are modular and can be configured by the user to accommodate combinations of transmission media with different voltages, thus reducing the total number of cables and connectors required.3. Connectors are easier to remove the risk of contamination than hardwiring. Sensitive electronic equipment designed for harsh industrial environments is often placed in waterproof and dustproof enclosures to protect against undesirable manufacturing factors. However, if rewiring is required for installation and maintenance, these enclosures need to be opened to terminate cables, which can increase the immediate risk of contamination during the wiring process, but there is a greater risk of damaging or incorrectly setting the enclosure seals on completion, leading to the potential for contaminants to enter the enclosure, build up over time and ultimately lead to contamination that can seriously damage the equipment. The use of connectors removes this risk as the connectors will be in and out of the enclosure, but pre-assembled connectors designed for harsh environments are sealed around the body of the connector and to some extent around the connection area itself to protect the terminals from ingress, vibration and harsh temperatures. If any contamination occurs, it will contaminate the connector, not the electrical/electronic equipment inside the enclosure.4. Errors in connectors are less than in hardwiring. In addition to the obvious disadvantages of hardwiring in terms of processing time, wiring errors can cause unexpected costs during installation or maintenance. The use of connectors reduces the skills of the installer or maintenance personnel and does not cause damage due to wiring errors.5. Connectors cause less waste than hard wiring. Connectors reduce unnecessary waste of a range of materials, such as expensive cables (shortened by repeated rewiring) and other electrical consumables (e.g., crimp terminals), which can add up over time.

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