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HAN® GND – Now a pluggable ground connector
Montreal, QC, March 2013 – Han® GND (Han-Ground) is an innovative, low-cost HARTING solution
for potential equalization. This new connector series makes it possible for the first time to create
grounding systems with pluggable connections. The use of connectors has been well accepted in the
electrical cabling of machines and systems for many years. The advantages include quick and errorfree assembly and installation. However, in most cases, ground wiring is still being hard-wired, which
is relatively time-consuming and can be subject to errors.
HARTING's answer, the Han® GND, is a single-pole, slim design connector with a robust green
and yellow plastic (polycarbonate) housing and module designed for fine stranded wires from
10 – 35mm² (6 AWG – 2 AWG). The connector is IP 65 compliant, making it suitable for outdoor use,
and rated for ambient temperatures ranging from -40°C to +125°C. Han® GND is available for crimp
or axial screw wire termination, the latter allowing for assembly of ground lines without special tooling
allowing quick, simple and reliable field connections. Extra connector mating security can be provided
by the use of additional locking elements that prevent unintentional opening.
About HARTING
The HARTING Technology Group, family owned and based in Germany, employs approximately
3,500 people globally across more than 40 subsidiaries and branch offices. With production facilities in
Europe, Asia and the United States, the HARTING portfolio of connectivity solutions focuses on
multiple levels, from the machine to the device and into the communication infrastructure. The US
plant in Elgin, Illinois is one of three HARTING locations that manufactures the HIS product line
(HARTING Integrated Solutions/backplanes) and custom cable assemblies. The company’s core
business is intelligent and high-performance connection technology. HARTING works in almost all
industrial markets with a focus on requirements for robust, reliable connectivity solutions.
Photo:
HARTING’s new Han-GND® connector makes it possible for the first time to create
grounding systems in a pluggable layout – see jpg (attached)
Media Contacts:
Jill Shea, Vice President Marketing
HARTING North America
1370 Bowes Road
Elgin, IL 60123, USA
+1 (847) 717-9308
jill.shea@HARTING.com
Martin Wendland
PR Toolbox Inc
2234 Queen Street East, #4
Toronto, ON M4E 1G2, Canada
+1 (416) 830-8797
mwendland@pr-toolbox.com
www.HARTING.ca
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